If you are interested in working in a thriving industry, where jobs are set to grow, then read on to find out about jobs in construction.

The construction industry is one of the biggest in the UK and is also one of the best for employment opportunities at every skill level. Read on for more information on how to find construction jobs.

Unskilled labourer

You can get into the construction industry with little or no formal training, by becoming a labourer on a building site. You can find casual and unskilled labouring jobs in your area on lots of websites by typing in ‘How to find labouring jobs UK’. As an unskilled labourer you will be doing construction jobs like clearing rubbish, digging trenches, positioning road cones and signs and loading and unloading building materials.

Foreman

Other construction jobs include foreman and site superintendent which both involve managing and supervising other construction workers. These are construction industry roles which can also be carried out by people with little formal training or education but work experience is highly valued in this position so you will probably only be considered if you’ve had plenty of experience on building sites as a labourer.

Skilled tradesperson

To become a skilled tradesperson you will need to have had specific training and have gained qualifications in areas of construction work such as carpentry, masonry, electrical work, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning). These construction jobs offer more pay than in unskilled labouring work. Contact your local college of further education for information on construction industry related courses and qualifications.

Apprenticeships

There are lots of construction apprenticeship programmes out there, which lead to careers and jobs in construction. The CITB (The Construction Industry Training Board) has a dedicated website you can visit which has all the information you need about how to apply for an apprenticeship in the construction industry.

Graduate opportunities

Jobs in construction project management involve working on and off the building site, managing the budget, the building schedule, workflow, and other major aspects of a construction project. These jobs typically require a university degree in construction management or a related field.

A quick A to Z of construction jobs

Architect, Architectural Assistant, Architectural Technician

Bricklayer, Building Surveyor

CAD Technician, Commercial Manager, Construction Manager, Contracts Manager

Designer

Engineer, Estimator

Plasterer, Plumber, Project Architect, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Project Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Site Engineer, Site Manager, Structural Engineer, Surveyor

Have a look at the ‘Construction’ section of the Moving On website, for more info on construction jobs .