Construction

The construction sector builds, repairs, and maintains homes, buildings, roads, and bridges. It includes skilled jobs such as bricklaying, plumbing, and electrical work, helping to create and look after the places we use every day.

Careers in Construction

The construction sector offers lots of different jobs and the chance to learn new skills. It is a great place to work if you enjoy practical tasks, solving problems, and working with others. You could work as a bricklayer, plumber, electrician, carpenter, engineer, or project manager. Whatever role you choose, you can make a real difference by helping to build and maintain the homes, buildings, roads, and bridges we use every day.

Person working on construction site.
Salary Information

How much can you earn working in Construction?

Construction offers a range of entry-level jobs that can help you gain experience and build new skills. As you learn and develop, you may have the chance to move into more senior roles with greater responsibility and higher pay.

Salary ranges are based on job adverts from August 2026 and can vary depending on experience, qualifications, employer, and location. It may take time to gain the skills and experience needed to progress to the next career level and salary range.

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Entry Level roles may range from £15,500 to £25,000 a year.
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Intermediate roles may range from £30,000 to £70,000 a year.
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Advanced roles may range from £75,000 to £120,000 a year.
Careers in Construction

View a variety of jobs

Discover the different careers available in construction, from practical trade work to planning, architecture, and leadership jobs. Click on the job profiles below to find out what each role involves, the skills you need, and the steps you can take to progress.

Entry Level
Bricklayer

Salary: £32,500 to £60,000

Entry Level
Groundworker

Salary: £24,000 to £60,000

Intermediate
Plumber

Salary: £30,000 to £58,000

Intermediate
Electrician

Salary: £30,000 to £65,000

Advanced
Architect

Salary: £32,000 to £63,000

Advanced
Construction Director

Salary: £73,000 to £152,000

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Local Learning Opportunities

Find Your Next Step

Check out our Skills Connect Directory for a list of opportunities and places to train in your region to help you kick start your career in construction.

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Top Skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Organisation
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Professionalism
  • Digital literacy
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Project planning
  • Reading construction
  • Drawings
  • Budgeting
  • CAD software
  • Automation
  • CNC machinery
  • Trade specific skills
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. To explore the variety of opportunities, visit our retrofit careers page.

Construction site workers
Resources

Sector Insights Information Sheet

Use this downloadable poster to share and explore key data and insights on education, training and employment opportunities featured on this page. Designed to support informed discussions and decision-making, this summary poster can be used by students, parents, educators and careers advisers. 

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Careers that use similar skills

If you are interested in a career in construction, you may also want to explore other careers that require similar skills. If you like practical, hands-on work, planning, making a difference, and communicating with others, you may also enjoy some of these opportunities:

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