Construction and trades

Acoustics consultant

Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.

Architect

Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and restore and conserve existing buildings.

Architectural technician

Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams to create blueprints and technical plans on building projects.

Architectural technologist

Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.

Boat builder

Boat builders construct, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.

Bricklayer

Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on heritage and restoration projects.

Builders' merchant

Builders' merchants supply building materials, DIY products and construction equipment to tradespeople and the public.

Building control officer

Building control officers make sure existing buildings and new developments meet regulations, and are safe for the people who live and work in them.

Building services engineer

Building services engineers design, fit and maintain the heating, lighting and power systems in offices, hospitals and shopping centres.

Building site inspector

Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.

Building surveyor

Building surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.

Building technician

Building technicians support engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects.

CAD technician

Computer-aided design (CAD) technicians use software to design buildings, structures, vehicles, machinery and components.

Carpenter

Carpenters make, install and repair wooden items like wall panels, flooring, door and window frames, roof rafters, staircases, cabinets and furniture.

Carpet fitter and floor layer

Carpet fitters and floor layers fit carpets and vinyl tiles, and lay laminate and solid timber floors.

Cavity insulation installer

Cavity insulation installers fit insulation, soundproofing materials and cladding in buildings.

Ceiling fixer

Ceiling fixers fit suspended ceilings that cover pipework, wiring, heating and air conditioning systems in buildings.

Civil engineer

Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, such as buildings, bridges, flood defences and transport links.

Civil engineering technician

Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.

Commercial energy assessor

Commercial energy assessors measure the energy efficiency of commercial buildings to produce Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates.

Construction contracts manager

Construction contracts managers oversee the contractual and legal requirements of work on building projects.

Construction labourer

Construction labourers support tradespeople on building sites by digging trenches, mixing mortar and concrete, and operating machinery.

Construction manager

Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.

Construction plant mechanic

Construction plant mechanics service and repair heavy plant machinery like diggers, forklift trucks and cranes.