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Archaeologist

Salary range: £24,000 to £40,000

Archaeologists learn about the past by studying written records, collecting oral histories and excavating objects and remains at historical sites.
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Architect

Salary range: £31,000 to £58,000

Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and restore and conserve existing buildings.
Boat builder

Salary range: £24,000 to £42,000

Boat builders construct, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.
Bricklayer

Salary range: £25,000 to £45,000

Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on heritage and restoration projects.
Builders' merchant

Salary range: £23,000 to £30,000

Builders' merchants supply building materials, DIY products and construction equipment to tradespeople and the public.
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Building control officer

Salary range: £26,000 to £65,000

Building control officers make sure existing buildings and new developments meet regulations, and are safe for the people who live and work in them.
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Building services engineer

Salary range: £28,000 to £51,000

Building services engineers design, fit and maintain the heating, lighting and power systems in offices, hospitals and shopping centres.
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Building site inspector

Salary range: £21,000 to £50,000

Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.
Carpenter

Salary range: £24,000 to £40,000

Carpenters make, install and repair wooden items like wall panels, flooring, door and window frames, roof rafters, staircases, cabinets and furniture.
Carpet fitter and floor layer

Salary range: £20,000 to £36,000

Carpet fitters and floor layers fit carpets and vinyl tiles, and lay laminate and solid timber floors.
Cavity insulation installer

Salary range: £17,000 to £40,000

Cavity insulation installers fit insulation, soundproofing materials and cladding in buildings.
Ceiling fixer

Salary range: £24,000 to £45,000

Ceiling fixers fit suspended ceilings that cover pipework, wiring, heating and air conditioning systems in buildings.
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Civil engineer

Salary range: £29,000 to £63,000

Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, such as buildings, bridges, flood defences and transport links.
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Construction contracts manager

Salary range: £30,000 to £70,000

Construction contracts managers oversee the contractual and legal requirements of work on building projects.
Construction labourer

Salary range: £23,000 to £35,000

Construction labourers support tradespeople on building sites by digging trenches, mixing mortar and concrete, and operating machinery.
Construction manager

Salary range: £27,000 to £65,000

Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.
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Construction plant hire adviser

Salary range: £19,000 to £30,000

Construction plant hire advisers rent out plant machinery, tools and equipment to builders and the public.
Construction plant mechanic

Salary range: £26,000 to £44,000

Construction plant mechanics service and repair heavy plant machinery like diggers, forklift trucks and cranes.
Construction plant operator

Salary range: £25,000 to £45,000

Construction plant operators use excavators, dumper trucks, bulldozers and other heavy machinery on building sites.
Construction site supervisor

Salary range: £28,000 to £51,000

Construction site supervisors manage staff and subcontractors on building sites.
Crane driver

Salary range: £25,000 to £52,000

Crane drivers operate lifting machinery at construction sites, quarries, mines, ports and warehouses.
Demolition operative

Salary range: £25,000 to £43,000

Demolition operatives clear sites ready for use. They dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.
Drone pilot

Salary range: Variable

Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.
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Electrician

Salary range: £26,000 to £45,000

Electricians install power, lighting and renewable technologies in buildings. They also inspect and repair electrical control systems and machinery.
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Electricity distribution worker

Salary range: £23,000 to £42,000

Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines and cables that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.
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Engineering construction craftworker

Salary range: £19,000 to £33,000

Engineering construction craftworkers fit and repair machinery and equipment in buildings and structures from oil rigs to sports stadiums.
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Engineering construction technician

Salary range: £19,000 to £36,000

Engineering construction technicians support engineers to design, test, install, repair, maintain and decommission industrial facilities.
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Environmental consultant

Salary range: £25,000 to £50,000

Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
Estates officer

Salary range: £25,000 to £52,000

Estates officers are responsible for managing and upkeeping land and property that belongs to local councils and public bodies.
Formworker

Salary range: £25,000 to £40,000

Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks that support structures during construction stages.
Gas mains layer

Salary range: £24,000 to £38,000

Gas mains layers install and maintain pipelines that supply homes and businesses with gas.
Gas service technician

Salary range: £25,000 to £45,000

Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.
Health and safety adviser

Salary range: £26,000 to £48,000

Health and safety advisers develop policies designed to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries and health issues in the workplace.
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Heat pump engineer

Salary range: £24,000 to £46,000

Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.
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Heating and ventilation engineer

Salary range: £20,000 to £40,000

Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning systems in buildings like offices, schools and hospitals.
HGV driver

Salary range: £27,000 to £47,000

HGV drivers transport and deliver products, including bulk materials and liquids, between suppliers and customers all over the country.
Kitchen and bathroom fitter

Salary range: £24,000 to £45,000

Kitchen and bathroom fitters install kitchens and bathroom suites in homes and businesses.
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Landscaper

Salary range: £26,000 to £38,000

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

Salary range: £22,000 to £45,000

Lift engineers install, service and repair lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
Local government officer

Salary range: £24,000 to £38,000

Local government officers put council policies into practice and provide local public services.
Locksmith

Salary range: £23,000 to £30,000

Locksmiths install, repair and maintain locks in homes and businesses.
Painter and decorator

Salary range: £17,000 to £32,000

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

Salary range: £21,000 to £38,000

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

Salary range: £24,000 to £46,000

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

Salary range: £26,000 to £70,000

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

Salary range: £28,000 to £56,000

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

Salary range: £20,000 to £24,000

Recycled metals workers grade, sort, clean and bale scrap metal for recycling.
Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer

Salary range: £25,000 to £45,000

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

Salary range: £21,000 to £36,000

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

Salary range: £24,000 to £45,000

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

Salary range: £20,000 to £35,000

Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.
Security Service personnel

Salary range: £22,000 to £40,000

Security Service personnel protect the UK against threats to national security.
Security systems installer

Salary range: £24,000 to £36,000

Security systems installers fit and service electronic systems that detect intruders or manage access to buildings.
Signwriter

Salary range: £18,000 to £25,000

Signwriters produce signs by hand and with machines for display on shops, businesses and company vehicles.
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Smart home installer

Salary range: £22,000 to £55,000

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

Salary range: £24,000 to £38,000

Smart meter installers fit gas and electricity meters in customers' homes and businesses.
Steel fixer

Salary range: £22,000 to £45,000

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

Salary range: £23,000 to £38,000

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

Salary range: £24,000 to £40,000

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

Salary range: £24,000 to £55,000

Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.
Tanker driver

Salary range: £19,000 to £36,000

Tanker drivers transport bulk materials and liquids by road.
Thermal insulation engineer

Salary range: £20,000 to £40,000

Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in offices, factories, schools and hospitals.
Tiler

Salary range: £21,000 to £38,000

Tilers fix tiles to walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops and restaurants, using materials like ceramics, slate, stone and marble.
Trade union official

Salary range: £30,000 to £66,000

Trade union officials represent, train and advise union members, carry out research and develop policy.
Trading standards officer

Salary range: £19,000 to £50,000

Trading standards officers (TSOs) protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading environment.
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Tree surgeon

Salary range: £25,000 to £35,000

Tree surgeons work in towns and the countryside, assessing tree health, removing branches, planting new stock and felling unsafe trees.
Welder

Salary range: £25,000 to £45,000

Welders cut, join and shape metals, alloys and other materials in the manufacturing, construction and engineering industries.
Window fabricator

Salary range: £20,000 to £27,000

Window fabricators make windows, doors, glass panels and curtain walls for homes and businesses.
Window fitter

Salary range: £16,000 to £27,000

Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.
Wood machinist

Salary range: £23,000 to £31,000

Wood machinists cut and shape timber for products like cabinets, staircases, mouldings and frames for doors and windows.

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