If you are interested in building yourself a career in Construction then check out the top 10 with the highest salary jobs:
Construction Manager
They are also known as site managers. You are responsible for making sure the project is carried out safely, on time and most importantly within budget. This job requires somebody who can solve problems quickly and must be good at communicating with people. You must have a relevant foundation degree and good amount of experience in construction jobs. You can also apply for this job if you are already a site supervisor, building technician and estimator.
Construction managers salary: £27,000 to over £45,000 a year.
Senior Construction managers salary: over £70,000
Architect
You have to complete a 5 year university course if you want to be an architect. You will also need to complete two years within professional experience. If you think that you are creative and are inspired to propose interesting new buildings then this job can be ideal for you. In addition to forming the design, architects can also be contracted to manage the whole process of building, oversee costs closely not to exceed the budget and deal with other planning issues. You will also be expected to be good at using computers and have computer aided design (CAD) skills.
Salary for Architects: Trainee Architects can earn between £14,000 and £25,000 a year. Fully qualified and registered architects salaries are around £30,000 a year. With 3-5 years experience earnings would be between £34,000 and £42,000 a year, expected to rise with more experience.
Electrician
Electricians should have high attention to detail skills to be good at their job. There are list of safety rules and regulations for Electricians to follow. You have to complete training recognised by the authorities within the industry if you want to be an Electrician. Designing electrical layouts installing and repairing wires homes and businesses are the ma for electricians.
Salary: If you are an apprentice electrician then your earning can start from £8,000 a year. If you are a newly qualified electrician then your salary can be around £17,000 to £20,000 a year. Once you have more experience then your earning can be up to £50,000 a year.
Welder
Welders are required to cut. give shape and join sections of a metal piece in many sectors and industries. Welders are also undertaking repair works on manufacturing and machinery. Depending on the hours you do and where you work, salaries for Welders will be vary.
Starting salaries are around £12,500 and £17,000 a year.
Experienced welders can earn between £18,000 and £26,000.
Experienced specialist will earn even more up to £30,000 a year.
Scaffolder
Scaffolders job is to construct scaffold platforms, either tied in to buildings or self-standing, to allow other trades to do various work at height including cleaning etc.
Trainees are earning around £13,000 a year.
Scaffolders who are experienced can earn around £17,000 to £38,000 a year.
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineers job is to plan, design and manage the structural elements within a construction project. You will need to complete a suitable engineering degree course. You must be good at maths and have great IT skills in order to be a successful Civil Engineer.
Graduate salaries are around £17,000 to £25,000 a year.
With experience engineers can earn between £25,000 and £40,000 a year.
Senior engineers can earn even more up to £80,000 a year.
Plumber
Plumbers are one of the most sought after occupations for many people. You will need to pass a level 2 or 3 plumbing qualification in order to become a Plumber. Responsibilities are basically to fit, repair and service water pipes and heating systems etc.
Newly qualified plumbers will be earning around £16,500 to £21,000 a year.
With experience Plumbers can earn between £21,000 and £35,000 a year.
Project Manager
Project managers job is to make plans and manage constructions in order to meet the deadlines and budgets. In a construction project their job would be to make sure everything go smoothly to a high standard.
Project manager salaries are around £25,000 and £50,000 a year.
Seniors with bigger projects can earn more than £80,000 a year.
Quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyors are very important people in any building project to produce expected quantities of material in a project, and estimate project costs. They can be involved at any stage of the project from including designing, planning and completing the construction.
You will need a degree or relevant professional qualification to become a surveyor.
Starting salaries for surveyors can be around £20,000 to £25,000 a year.
With experience earnings can go up to £45,000 a year.
Gas network engineer
Gas network engineers are also known as operatives. Their job is to install and keep the pipelines in good conditions. Good standard of of general education is sufficient to be a Gas Engineer so don’t worry if you don’t have any qualification regarding this occupation.
If you start as an apprentice then you can earn about £11,000 a year.
Gas engineers can earn between £18,000 and £25,000 a year.
With more qualifications and management skills salaries for gas engineers can be between £25,000 to £32,000 a year.
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