Construction or Building Trade n.e.c.
Tasks
- Checks and puts on diving suit and equipment and descends underwater to carry out construction, maintenance and repair tasks on sites such as oil rigs, harbours, bridges etc.
- Erects and repairs fencing.
- Maintains and repairs steeples, industrial chimneys and other high structures, and installs and replaces lightning conductors.
- Installs plumbing fixtures, woodwork structures and fittings, and sets glass in frames.
- Pours and levels concrete, prepares surfaces for painting and plastering, and mixes and applies plaster and paint.
- Lays bricks, tiles and building blocks to construct, repair and decorate buildings.
- Selects, measures and cuts steel bars, rods and wire to required lengths, positions and fixes reinforcements into position and tensions as required using hydraulic jacks.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 27% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£26,911 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for construction or building trade n.e.c. is £26,911
3,461 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 3,461. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for construction or building trade n.e.c. roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £26,911 per year. That is about £2,243 per month or £13.80 per hour. New workers generally start on £15,188, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £40,126
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 3,461 people are employed in the region.
