What Work Derbyshire 2015/16 for Young People | Page 16

What Work Derbyshire 2015 / 2016 CONSTRUCTION The construction industry has had its ups and downs over recent years but compared to other regions, the sector in the East Midlands is predicted to grow more favourably. The number of jobs within some roles is expected to grow, however there are also jobs such as electrician where the number of jobs isn’t necessarily expected to rise but skilled people will be needed to replace those who leave. Environmental targets mean there are some exciting new areas to work in such as intelligent buildings. What is happening? Skills & qualities • The sector is expected to grow over the next six years, with 224,000 new jobs for the UK expected over the next five years1. Around 15,500 of those could be in the East Midlands. • Roles most needing new workers in the region include labourers, civil engineers, glaziers and surveyors. Across the UK, skills needed include building envelope specialists, civil engineers, architects, wood trade and interior fit-out, painters and decorators and bricklayers. All areas will need managers, IT and office-based staff2. In demand... • A growing population, changes in our living habits and energy savings means money is being put into infrastructure, housing and leisure sectors. • The sector is expected to grow over the next six years, with 17,000 people needed by 2020 to replace those who leave or retire3. • Demand is predicted to grow for those working within a civil engineering role such as road building (civil engineering operatives). • Over 38% of people working in construction are selfemployed and the figure is rising4. • 13% of the workforce is female and it’s growing5. • Designing and building with the environment in mind is a growing area with many new skills needed such as installation of solar equipment and reducing energy. • Opportunities for skilled craft work on old buildings in the built heritage sector. On the web www.bconstructive.co.uk www.the-nhtg.org.uk 14 What could you earn?* Bricklayer £24,800 Architect £36,000 Wood joiner £25,200 Painter and decorator £21,900 Electrician £30,200 Civil engineer £38,500 Local employers • Eve Trakway • Morgan Sindall • Bowmer & Kirkland • Henry Boot • Wildgoose Construction • Balfour Beatty • GF Tomlinson Group • Rodgers Leask 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Construction Skills * Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2014. Average full-time (median) salary rounded to the nearest £100