Typical UK ranges (guidance only): labourers £23,000–£30,000 or £11–£15 per hour; skilled trades (e.g., carpenters, electricians, plumbers) £30,000–£45,000+; site engineers £32,000–£45,000; quantity surveyors £35,000–£60,000; estimators/planners £35,000–£55,000; site managers £40,000–£60,000; project managers £45,000–£75,000+; commercial managers £60,000–£90,000; directors £80,000–£120,000+. London and major cities often command higher pay.

Working patterns can include early starts, occasional weekends/overtime, and travel to sites. Many office-based roles (design, planning, commercial) offer hybrid options, while site roles are largely on-site with PPE and safety protocols.

Prospects remain positive due to ongoing infrastructure, housing, and retrofit programmes, with skills shortages in trades, commercial, planning and project management. jobwise insights help you identify high-paying employers and roles, track demand by region, and target vacancies that align with your progression plans.

• Technical: setting out, reading drawings, CAD/BIM, estimating and cost control, planning (P6/MS Project), building services (M&E), temporary works, QA/QC, digital field tools.
• Soft skills: communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, commercial awareness, stakeholder management, H&S mindset.
• Certifications: CSCS, CPCS/NPORS (plant), SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid, Temporary Works, PASMA/IPAF; NVQs; apprenticeships; degree/diploma (BEng/BSc in Civil/Construction/Quantity Surveying); NEBOSH/IOSH for H&S; professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE, CIBSE) valued.
• Transferable skills: scheduling, procurement, budgeting, vendor coordination, site supervision, quality assurance—jobwise maps these from your CV to relevant roles across disciplines.

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• Meaningful impact: shape homes, infrastructure and public spaces used every day.
• Diverse opportunities: from hands-on trades to commercial, design and management tracks.
• Strong demand: ongoing projects and skills shortages support job stability and progression.
• Competitive pay: clear pathways to higher earnings with experience and certifications.
• Innovation: grow with BIM, MMC, sustainability and retrofit initiatives.
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