Construction Jobs in the United Kingdom
Kilnbridge
Reading, HC
We are looking for individuals who have strong technical skills, experience in operating machinery and tools, proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations. As a Steel Erector, you will be responsible for assembling and installing structural steel frameworks for buildings and other infrastructure projects, adhering to technical drawings and safety protocols.
AWE
Aldermaston, HC
Hold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e. a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent. Hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent.
AWE
Aldermaston, HC
AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Supervisor/Engineer to be responsible for supporting the Construction Manager in ensuring the successful planning and delivery phases of construction projects. Maintaining daily site diary, accurately detailing site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase.
AWE
Aldermaston, HC
AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Supervisor/Engineer to be responsible for supporting the Construction Manager in ensuring the successful planning and delivery phases of construction projects. Maintaining daily site diary, accurately detailing site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase.
AWE
Aldermaston, HC
AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Mechanical Supervisor/Engineer to be responsible for supporting the Construction Manager in ensuring the successful planning and delivery phases of construction projects. Maintaining daily site diary, accurately detailing site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase.
GRIGGS
Borehamwood, HC
From preparing detailed tenders and establishing bid strategies to managing budgets and negotiating with subcontractors, you will ensure our proposals are precise, profitable, and aligned with our clients' expectations. You will coordinate with various internal teams throughout the preconstruction stages and support the construction and delivery teams.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Norwich, ANGL
Collaborate effectively with other members of the delivery team and enabling functions to guarantee that work planning takes into account the project's limitations and needs. Oversee the planning, design and construction of the highways project, managing project budgets and schedules.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
£58000 - £65000 YEAR
Solihull, MID
Relevant design industry experience, with a background on large complex projects, such as Architecture or Engineering, ideally with chartered status. Be proficient in the use of digital tools to manage the design process such as MS Excel, MS Project, and document management platforms.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham, MID
Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries; Prepare budgets and cost plans; Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations; Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings. Value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects; Presentation of the tender to senior management at tender settlement meetings including the highlighting major commercial issues.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham, MID
They focus on design and build contracts for end user clients, specialising in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Data Centre and Advanced Manufacturing sectors. First Military Recruitment are excited to be supporting a leading international technical engineering and construction partner operating across the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
St Albans, HC
Providing temporary works support for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders. Lead team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Oxford, HC
Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure accurate project costing and financial reporting. First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of one of our clients.
Herts Resourcing Group
Broxbourne, HC
As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential. HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses, with ambitious growth and development targets.
Herts Resourcing Group
Broxbourne, HC
As a Construction Lecturer you will teach inspiring lessons to maximise the progress, development and employability of our students – you will deliver planned, coordinated, high quality teaching and assessment on appropriate subjects/units and contribute to teaching on other programmes, as agreed with your line manager. You may have prior experience of teaching in an education setting, which would be highly advantageous, but if you have practical Bricklaying experience in the workplace where you have trained and nurtured less experienced team members or apprentices – we want to hear from you too!
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Online Recruitment
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Area Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in managing daily operations within their assigned area, ensuring the successful planning and execution of offloading services while leading a team of self-employed off loaders. Our client takes pride in offering exceptional service and support in the offloading and positioning of kitchens, bedrooms and appliances for new homes.
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Online Recruitment
London, London
They are rapidly becoming the leading estimating firm in the country, specialising in supporting smaller residential builders with their pre-contract estimating needs. As an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor you'll work with a variety of plans to quantify and price materials, labor, P&G and estimates for sub-trades that would be required.
AWD online
Guildford, HC
Due to the company’s growth, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a hardworking and reliable Site Fitter / Installer / Construction Worker who can use manual hand tools and power tools preferably gained from either a construction / trades or engineering or similar background is required for a variety of interesting projects. Site Fitter / Installer / Construction Worker who can use manual hand tools and power tools preferably gained from either a construction / trades or engineering or similar background is required for a variety of interesting projects with a fast-growing engineering company.
AWD online
Royston, HC
Due to the company’s growth, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a hardworking and reliable Site Fitter / Installer / Construction Worker who can use manual hand tools and power tools preferably gained from either a construction / trades or engineering or similar background is required for a variety of interesting projects. Site Fitter / Installer / Construction Worker who can use manual hand tools and power tools preferably gained from either a construction / trades or engineering or similar background is required for a variety of interesting projects with a fast-growing engineering company.
Construction Jobs Overview
The construction industry is one of the most important sectors in the UK. We depend on construction workers to build and maintain buildings nationwide. And since the pandemic of 2020, there’s been a significant shortage of skilled construction workers available, but also an increasing demand. As a result, it’s a great time to get into the industry, as not only are there plenty of construction jobs available but also, in many cases, wages are on the increase.
A career in construction can last a lifetime. While you may start out in a junior apprentice role, there will likely be opportunities for you to climb the ranks up to supervisor and managerial positions. For example, you could start out as a newbie on a site and within a few years find yourself as a sought-after builder and eventually work your way up to construction-manager level.
And not all construction careers are physically demanding, as some are more office-based. Civil and structural engineers will typically divide themselves between the office and the site, while office jobs such as administrators, lawyers, and customer service reps are all needed in this line of work. For more on what to expect in the construction industry, you can also check out our construction job description.
So if you are interested in exploring your construction career options, you may wish to consider:
Constructions Jobs Skills and Education
As the construction industry is so vast, the skills and education level required for construction roles can vary hugely from job to job. However, there are multiple ways you can get started in the construction industry. Here are just a few:
- Work experience – Your vocational college may offer work experience options in the construction industry. This is a great way to get hand-on experience in various roles on a construction site. It’s also a great networking opportunity for future employment.
- Apprenticeship – Some building companies and civil service departments offer construction apprenticeships. This is usually a paid program which teaches you the essential entry-level skills needed for your construction jobs.
- Attend college – If you want to study a construction related subject at university you will need to complete A Levels at college first. But if you want to go straight into work post-college, there are various vocational construction related college courses available. These include the likes of brickwork, carpentry and joinery, plastering, plumbing, and electrical installation.
- T Levels – T Levels are two-year technical qualifications that are offered in England only. One T Level is the equivalent to completing three A Levels, and it provides a combination of theory and practice training. Construction T Level options include building services engineering, onsite construction and design, surveying, and planning for construction.
- Attend university – If you’re keen to go straight into a managerial role, then you may decide to get a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management. This will take at least three years and may include on-site training as well as learning in a classroom environment.
Before you can work on a construction site, you must obtain your Construction Skills Certification Scheme card (CSCS). This provides proof that you have the adequate training and skills required to safely work on-site. You will need to provide evidence of your construction training and have passed the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test (HS&E) within two years to obtain your CSCS card.
How Much Do Construction Workers Make?
A construction worker’s earnings vary depending on the position and seniority level. A bricklayer can expect an average starting salary of around £32,240, whereas a construction site supervisor can expect upwards of £42,120. Explore online salary calculators to see what you can expect to earn in your chosen construction field. And remember that this doesn’t factor in signing-on bonuses, potential overtime, or other bonus opportunities.
Update Your CV for Construction Jobs
You will likely need to submit your CV and often a cover letter as well to be considered for these jobs. Tailor your CV to the type of construction job you’re applying for and make sure to include all your relevant skills, on-the-job training, and general construction experience. You can also include transferrable skills from past non-construction roles, such as people management.
Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date yet or even if you haven’t written one yet, as we have plenty of CV examples and cover letter templates as well. A cover letter allows you to explain why you chose a career in construction and what specific skills you can bring to the table.
Preparing for Your Construction Job Interview
Interviews for construction jobs may include several rounds of questioning, and you may be asked to perform some physical tasks. The interview component will likely involve you explaining all your technical abilities and how well you perform in a team environment. Some construction hirers may then invite you for a trial day or shift to test your skills in real time. To prepare for your interview, have a look at our common interview question and answers and also our advice on how to stay calm during tough interviews.
Find Companies That May Interest You
The interviewer will expect you to have researched their construction firm, so make sure you do your homework. We’ve got plenty of major construction organisations featured on our company profiles. Here you can find:
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