Construction

Construction involves creating, repairing and maintaining structures, including trades needed such as electrics and plumbing. Construction includes housing, industrial and residential buildings and infrastructure for example roads, tunnels and bridges.  

Woman working in construction
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Construction sector

Facts & figures

Construction is one of West of England’s highest growing sectors. This industry plays a crucial role in reaching our net zero targets. 

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Careers in construction

Career progression

There are a wide range of entry level jobs across the construction sector these include: 

  • Foundry process operator - £10.10 – Level 1 
  • Warehouse worker - £10.33 – Level 1 
  • Cleaners and Domestics - £9.30 - Level 1 

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Top skills requested by employers

Skills for construction jobs can be split between ‘general’ skills and ‘specialist’ skill.  General are transferrable between sectors and sought by most employers, whilst specialist skills are more focused on the sector. 

General skills
  • Communication 
  • Management 
  • Planning 
  • Customer service  
  • Leadership 
Specialist skills
  • Carpentry 
  • Procurement 
  • AutoCAD 
  • Plumbing 
  • Engineering design 
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Green jobs

Green construction

Many construction companies are working to become more sustainable and develop more sustainable products. There are green elements featured in many roles and a rise in green jobs, including: 

  • Landscape technician 
  • Energy consultant 
  • Low carbon heating technician 

Metro Mayor visiting construction site. The Mayor stands with a worker, both wearing hats and high-vis jackets. There is a row of workers dressed the same standing behind them.
Image credit: Bristol Beacon