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Entry level
£18k – £24k (apprentice / labourer)
Mid-career (typical)
£22k – £45k
Senior / lead
£40k – £60k+ (self-employed / site manager)
What you'll do
A day in the life
- Read plans and specifications
- Build walls, structures and finishes
- Coordinate with other trades
- Manage tools and materials
- Keep sites safe and tidy
The path
Your career roadmap
Every milestone from school to senior. Track progress as you complete each stage.
- 12 yrs
GCSEs
educationMaths and English useful.
- 21 yr
Level 1 / 2 Diploma
qualificationCollege intro to construction.
- 32–4 yrs
Apprenticeship
experienceLearn on-site with an employer.
- 4—
CSCS Card
certificationHealth & safety card for site work.
- 52+ yrs
Qualified Tradesperson
roleIndependent skilled work.
- 63+ yrs
Site Supervisor
roleLead a team on-site.
- 75+ yrs
Site Manager (SMSTS)
roleManage entire projects.
- 85+ yrs
Self-Employed / Contractor
roleBuild your own business.
What you need
Skills you'll build
BricklayingSite safetyReading plansPhysical fitnessProblem solving
Qualifications
- GCSEs
- Level 2 Diploma in Construction
- Apprenticeship (2–4 yrs)
Certifications
- CSCS Card
- SMSTS (site management)
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