Construction and trades

Land and property valuer and auctioneer

Valuers and auctioneers give advice to people buying, selling and renting land or property.

Land surveyor

Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.

Landscaper

Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor areas.

Mechanical engineering technician

Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machines and parts.

Paint sprayer

Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.

Painter and decorator

Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to the inside and outside of buildings.

Pipe fitter

Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and sprinklers in factories, commercial premises, ships and large buildings like power stations.

Planning and development surveyor

Planning and development surveyors assess proposed construction, transport and environmental schemes in towns and cities.

Plasterer

Plasterers apply plaster to walls and ceilings ready for decorating and finishing.

Plumber

Plumbers install and repair water and heating systems in residential households and commercial properties.

Quantity surveyor

Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks, controlling costs and making sure work is completed on time.

Quarry engineer

Quarry engineers investigate potential sites, oversee extraction operations and restore sites at the end of their commercial life.

Quarry worker

Quarry workers excavate and process rock, slate, gravel and sand from quarries and opencast mines.

Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer

Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers fit, service and repair cooling systems in buildings, storage and transport.

Road worker

Road workers build, repair and resurface roads, dual carriageways and motorways.

Roofer

Roofers re-slate and tile roofs, fit skylight windows and replace lead sheeting and cladding.

Rural surveyor

Rural surveyors provide business services to landowners and farmers, like property valuation, land management and auctioneering.

Scaffolder

Scaffolders put up scaffolding around buildings and structures so that tradespeople can carry out construction, renovation or demolition work.

Shopfitter

Shopfitters make and install fixtures and fittings in offices, restaurants, shops and bars.

Smart home installer

Smart home installers design, fit and configure lighting, heating, security, audio and home cinema systems in residential properties.

Steel erector

Steel erectors assemble beams and girders that support the structure of buildings, stadiums, bridges and tunnels.

Steel fixer

Steel fixers install and tie together steel bars and mesh that are used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.

Steeplejack

Steeplejacks repair and maintain tall structures like industrial chimneys, towers, high rise blocks, monuments and bridges.

Stonemason

Stonemasons carve and shape stone blocks, and lay and fit stonework on construction, conservation and restoration projects.