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Construction Careers

The construction industry is one of the biggest areas of employment in the UK with approximately 1.4 million people in the UK employed in construction.

Construction roles cover a wide variety of careers from planning and designing houses, roads and bridges to ‘on site’ roles including bricklayers, carpenters and electricians. Roles will also include administration roles linked to the industry.

It is estimated that between now and 2027 around 45,000 extra construction workers will be needed each year.

Did You Know

Birmingham’s tallest building is currently under construction. The Octagon will have eight sides and is set to be 155 metres tall.

Construction Jobs Overview

ARCHITECT

ARCHITECT

Architects design new buildings and structures and work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings. It is a mix of science and creativity.

Annual salary

£30 000 - £60 000

Future employment​

There will be 2.4% more architect jobs in 2027

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

A quantity surveyor will oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.

Annual salary

£25 000 - £80 000

Future employment​

There will be 2.4% more quantity surveyor roles by 2027.

Electrician

Electrician

Electricians fit, service and repair electric machines, equipment and wires. Wherever electricity is used there is work for installation and maintenance electricians.

Annual salary

£18 000 - £42 000

Future employment​

It is predicted that 121,200 jobs will be available by 2027.

Bricklayer

Bricklayer

Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and refurbish stonework. It is a skilled role as foundations and walls need to be built to safety standards.

Annual salary

£17,000 - £40,000

Future employment​

It is projected that 35,000 new bricklayers will be required by 2027.

Top employers in the West Midlands

One Stop Stores Limited

Regent Office Care Limited

Willmot Dixon

Cemex UK Operations Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited

Idverde Limited

Enka UK Construction Limited

Premier Support Services Limited

Tillbury Douglas Construction Limited

Colas Limited