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08 Construction sites Construction offers trade apprenticeships, engineering, surveying, planning, safety, logistics and project-management careers.
Before you choose Does the life fit? Site work often starts early and may move between projects Office and design roles can be hybrid Trade competence and safety cards must match the work Self-employment is common in some trades but is not the only route See this world in action
Roles across construction See how practical trades, engineering, design, safety and project roles fit together.
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5 jobs you may not have considered. Pay is an indicative UK guide. Contracts, location, shifts and experience can change it considerably.
01 / Building services Starting out
Electrical Apprentice Training wage to £40k+
How to get in Apply for an approved electrical apprenticeship combining work and study.
The honest bit Qualification takes time and supervised evidence; short courses are not equivalent. 02 / Project support Starting out
Site Administrator £23k–£33k
How to get in Administration, document-control and communication skills.
The honest bit You help keep records, inductions and deliveries organised in a changing environment. 03 / Safety Changing career
Health & Safety Coordinator £28k–£42k
How to get in Practical site experience plus a recognised safety qualification can help.
The honest bit The role requires influence and accurate evidence, not just checking boxes. 04 / Commercial Starting out
Quantity Surveyor £28k–£65k
How to get in Degree, apprenticeship or employer-supported conversion route in surveying.
The honest bit It centres on cost, contracts and change—not measuring buildings all day. 05 / Delivery Progressing
Construction Project Manager £45k–£75k
How to get in Build site, engineering or project coordination experience and relevant qualifications.
The honest bit Programme, budget, safety and contractors create significant responsibility. A sensible route in
Learn the route before buying the course. Requirements change between employers. Start with real adverts and recognised sector guidance, then pay for training only when the target role genuinely asks for it.
01 Try a trade, technical or project pathway 02 Use apprenticeships and recognised qualifications 03 Do not buy site cards or courses without checking employer requirements 04 Build evidence of reliability, measurements, safety and teamwork Check Go Construct ↗ Keep exploring
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