Construction and building trades supervisors

£39,629

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

46 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

1.61%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Construction and building trades supervisors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5330

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

Common tasks include:

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.

Qualifications

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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Construction and building trades supervisors

Regional employment: Construction and building trades supervisors

Future employment: Construction and building trades supervisors

Top 12 industries: Construction and building trades supervisors

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