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Site Based
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Accounts
An accounts administrator helps with managing a company’s money and making sure all the bills are paid on time. They help organize the money coming in and going out and make sure that everything is written down correctly. They also help with creating reports and...
Plant Operator
A plant operator is like the driver of big machines on a construction site. They sit in the cab or control room and move earth, lift heavy loads, or mix concrete. Their job helps build roads, buildings, and playgrounds by making sure materials go where...
Plasterer
A plasterer is someone who helps make walls smooth and neat in houses and buildings. They do this by spreading a special paste called plaster on walls and ceilings. The plaster helps cover up cracks and bumps to make the wall look nice and even....
Arborist
An arborist is a tree doctor. They look after trees in parks, gardens and streets. They check if trees are healthy or sick. They trim branches so trees grow strong and don’t fall. They also plant new trees and help them grow big and tall....
Customer Care
A Customer Care Helpdesk Operator is like a helper who answers questions and solves problems for people who need assistance. They usually work in an office and talk to customers over the phone, by email, or online chat. Their job is to listen carefully to...
Banksman
A banksman helps big vehicles and machines move safely on a building site. They stand where the driver can’t see and use signals or a “STOP” sign to guide them. This keeps everyone and everything safe. What tools do you use to do your job?...
Scaffolder
A scaffolder helps build strong, safe platforms and towers around buildings. These platforms are like giant metal ladders or frames that let builders and painters reach high places. Scaffolders make sure everything is safe so no one falls while working up high! What tools do...
Energy Assessor
An energy assessor looks at the plans and details for a brand-new building—like a house or school—and uses special rules called “building regulations” to see if it will use energy wisely. Instead of visiting an existing building, they work on paper and computer models to...
Groundworker
A Groundworker is one of the first people to start work on a building site. They help get the ground ready before anything else can be built. This might mean digging holes and trenches, laying pipes for drains and water, or making sure the ground...
Estimator
An estimator helps figure out how much a construction project will cost before it even begins. They look at plans and drawings of buildings, then work out how much money is needed for materials, tools, and workers. Estimators help make sure there’s enough money to...
Lorry Driver
A lorry driver drives a big truck, called a lorry, to carry things from one place to another. These things could be building materials like sand, gravel, bricks, or pipes. Lorry drivers help make sure that everything needed for building arrives safely and on time...
Roofer
A roofer installs, repairs, and maintains the outer covering of buildings—known as the roof. You work with different materials (slates, pantiles, metal sheets, or flat‐roof membranes) to create watertight, weatherproof barriers. Roofers inspect structures for damage, replace worn or broken sections, and ensure everything meets...
Painter and Decorator
A Painter and Decorator makes buildings look clean, fresh, and colourful! They paint walls, ceilings, doors, and windows, and sometimes even put up wallpaper. Whether it’s a new home or an old school that needs fixing up, they make places look neat and nice. What...
Bricklayer
A bricklayer builds the walls and structures you see around you—like homes, schools, shops, and even castles in theme parks! They take drawings made by architects and turn them into real buildings by stacking bricks and blocks in neat rows. What tools do you use...
Landscape Architect
A landscape architect plans and designs outdoor spaces like parks, gardens, schoolyards, and playgrounds. They think about where to put trees, flowers, paths, and benches so people can enjoy being outside. They make sure the design is both beautiful and useful—so water doesn’t puddle after...
Structural Engineer
A structural engineer makes sure buildings, bridges, and other big structures are strong and safe. They imagine how heavy things like floors, walls, and roofs will push and pull on each other. Then they work out the best way to hold everything up so it...
Civil Engineer
A civil engineer helps design and build big things like bridges, roads, tunnels, airports, and buildings. They make sure these things are strong, safe, and last a long time. Civil engineers solve problems and help make the places we live and travel through better for...
Site Manager
A Site Manager is in charge of making sure that everything on a construction site runs smoothly. They help plan how buildings are going to be made, make sure the workers are doing their jobs safely, and make sure the project is finished on time....
Project Manager
A project manager is like the team captain of a construction project. They make sure everything is going to plan, from the first day of planning to the final brick being laid. They help organize people, time, tools, and money so that buildings like homes,...
Carpenter
A carpenter is someone who builds and fixes things made out of wood. Carpenters help build houses, schools, and other buildings. They also make things like doors, floors, stairs, and even furniture! Carpenters measure, cut, and join pieces of wood together to create strong and...
Electrician
An electrician is someone who works with electricity. They help set up and fix electrical systems in buildings, like lights, power outlets, and electrical wires. If something stops working, like your lights going out or a plug not working, an electrician can find out why...
Ceramic Tiler
A ceramic tiler is someone who fits tiles onto walls and floors. These tiles are usually made of ceramic and can be found in places like bathrooms, kitchens, and even swimming pools! Tilers make sure the tiles are straight, neat, and look great. They also...
Fire Safety Engineer
A fire safety engineer helps keep buildings safe from fire. They study how fires start, spread, and how to stop them. They design systems—like sprinklers, alarms, and fire doors—that protect people and property. They also make sure these systems are built correctly and work well....
Architect
An architect is like a building’s designer. They imagine and plan how houses, schools, and other buildings will look and work. Architects think about how people move around inside, where windows go for light, and how strong and safe everything needs to be. What tools...
Quantity Surveyor
A Quantity Surveyor, or “QS” for short, is like a special helper for builders! They make sure that building projects don’t cost too much and that everything stays on budget. They do this by calculating how much materials (like wood, bricks, and paint) and workers...
Ecologist
An Ecologist can work right alongside builders to make sure construction projects help, not harm, nature. They check the land before digging starts to see what plants and animals live there. They look for nests, burrows, streams, or special plants. If they find something important—like...
Plumber
A plumber is someone who works with pipes, water systems, and drains. They make sure water can flow into our homes and businesses and that waste water can leave safely. Plumbers fix things like leaky taps, clogged drains, and broken pipes. They also install new...
Buyer
A Buyer is someone who helps a company buy the things it needs to build or make something. For example, if a company is building a new building, the Buyer will find and purchase the materials, like bricks, cement, or wood. They make sure the...
Labourer
A construction labourer helps build things like houses, schools, and playgrounds. They work with a team to move materials, dig holes, and keep the work site safe and clean. Labourers make sure everyone has what they need so the project can move forward. What Tools...
Archaeologist
An archaeologist is like a history detective. They dig up old things from the ground—like pots, bones, and tools—to learn about people who lived long ago. By studying these discoveries, archaeologists tell stories about how people in the past lived, worked, and played. What tools...
Floor Layer
A Floor Layer is a person who puts down new floors in homes, schools, shops, and offices. They make sure the floor is flat, smooth, and looks great. Floor layers work with things like carpet, wood, vinyl, or tiles to create a floor people can...
Landscaper
A landscaper designs and looks after outdoor spaces like gardens, parks, and schoolyards. They plan where to put plants, flowers, trees, and paths so that the area looks beautiful and is fun to use. Landscapers also make sure plants stay healthy by watering, weeding, and...