Construction and trades

Construction plant operator

Construction plant operators use excavators, dumper trucks, bulldozers and other heavy machinery on building sites.

Construction site supervisor

Construction site supervisors manage staff and subcontractors on building sites.

Crane driver

Crane drivers operate lifting machinery at construction sites, quarries, mines, ports and warehouses.

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.

Drone pilot

Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.

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.

Engineering construction craftworker

Engineering construction craftworkers fit and repair machinery and equipment in buildings and structures from oil rigs to sports stadiums.

Engineering construction technician

Engineering construction technicians support engineers to design, test, install, repair, maintain and decommission industrial facilities.

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.

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.

Glazier

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

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.

Kitchen and bathroom designer

Kitchen and bathroom designers create plans to transform spaces based on customers' ideas.

Kitchen and bathroom fitter

Kitchen and bathroom fitters install kitchens and bathroom suites in homes and businesses.