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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
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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