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Construction & Building Trades Supervisors

Construction and building trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in construction and building trades.

Tasks

  • Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of construction and building workers and/or subcontractors
  • Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements
  • Liaises with managers and contractors to resolve operational problems
  • Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements
  • Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3, in addition to significant relevant work experience.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £37,000 per annum and can progress up to £44,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 6,908 employed Construction & Building Trades Supervisors in the region.