Built environment

Demolition operative

Demolition operatives clear sites ready for use. They dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.

Domestic energy assessor

Domestic energy assessors (DEAs) work out the energy efficiency of domestic buildings like houses and flats.

Dryliner

Dryliners use plasterboard and panels to build internal walls, suspended ceilings and raised flooring in houses, offices and shops.

Electrician

Electricians install power, lighting and renewable technologies in buildings. They also inspect and repair electrical control systems and machinery.

Electricity distribution worker

Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines and cables that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.

Environmental consultant

Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.

Estate agent

Estate agents sell and let commercial and residential property. Some also manage rental properties on behalf of owners.

Estates officer

Estates officers are responsible for managing and upkeeping land and property that belongs to local councils and public bodies.

Estimator

Estimators work out how much the different parts of an engineering or construction project will cost.

Facilities manager

Facilities managers oversee the operation, maintenance and security of buildings and workplaces.

Fence installer

Fence installers put up and repair fences, gates and other barriers.

Fire safety engineer

Fire safety engineers make sure that buildings are designed to keep people, property and the environment safe from the dangers of fire.

Formworker

Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks that support structures during construction stages.

Gas mains layer

Gas mains layers install and maintain pipelines that supply homes and businesses with gas.

Gas service technician

Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.

General practice surveyor

General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.

Geospatial technician

Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction and conservation projects.

Geotechnician

Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples for use in construction, mining and engineering.

Glazier

Glaziers fit and repair windows, doors and glass panels in homes and businesses.

Health and safety adviser

Health and safety advisers develop policies designed to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries and health issues in the workplace.

Heat pump engineer

Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.

Heating and ventilation engineer

Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning systems in buildings like offices, schools and hospitals.

Heritage officer

Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.

Interior designer

Interior designers plan the internal layout and decoration of public, commercial and residential buildings and spaces.