Installing carpets, vinyl, linoleum and rubber or laminate and wood flooring. Occupational Profile A Floorlayer is a trained craftsperson who will be involved with the installation of either carpets, vinyl, linoleum and rubber or laminate and wood flooring and will work for large and small employers in all types of buildings within a diverse range
Formworker
Preparing, installing and managing all stages of the formwork and falsework processes. Occupational Profile Formwork is internationally recognised as an innovative technique that is used to form concrete structures across the entire infrastructure, from constructing roads, rail, bridges, underground structures to high-rise concrete buildings. Concrete technology has developed significantly over the past 50 years and
Gas Engineering Operative
Installing and maintaining gas appliances in a domestic or non-domestic setting, advising customers on how appliances work and how to use energy more efficiently. Occupational Profile Gas engineering involves the safe installation, commission, decommission and the ongoing service and repair of gas appliances in either a domestic or non-domestic setting. Appliances can include, but are
Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialist (Degree)
Analysing geographic data for things like maps, satellite navigation systems (satnav) and global positioning systems (GPS). Occupational Profile Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialists interpret and analyse geospatial data (data relating to geographic position on the earth’s surface) and use leading edge digital technology such as laser scanning, Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing and imagery. They
Groundworker
Interpreting design specifications to prepare a construction site ready for structural building works to take place. Occupational Profile Groundworkers are the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place.
Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative
Working on rural and urban roads to repair damaged surfaces. Occupational Profile Highways Maintenance Skilled Operatives work for a variety of companies within the private sector (Utilities Companies, such as Electric, Gas and Water firms) and the public sector (Local Authorities, County Councils and Highways England). Highways Maintenance Skilled Operatives will work on rural and
Hire Controller (Plant, Tools and Equipment)
Providing specialist plant, tools, machinery or equipment on short or long-term hire. Occupational Profile The hire sector for Plant, Tools and Equipment (PTE) offers a service to both commercial and domestic customers. It provides specialist plant, tools, machinery or equipment on short or long-term hire to carry out specific tasks across the construction and other
Industrial Coatings Applicator
Preparing the surface of new or existing steel structures and applying the appropriate corrosion protection coatings. Occupational Profile There is a high demand for skilled industrial coatings applicators in the national infrastructure sector. The work usually takes place within a workshop or a designated area of a construction site for new steel structures, and on
Architect (Degree)
Working on the design of new buildings and the redesign of existing buildings. Occupational Profile Architects are registered professionals, trained to requirements defined by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Only those who are appropriately qualified and registered with ARB can use the title ‘Architect’ in the UK. The
Asbestos Analyst/Surveyor
Performing an essential role in the identification, analysis and monitoring of asbestos materials. Occupational Profile Asbestos is a hazardous material that is present within many buildings in the UK and past exposure currently results in 5000 deaths per year. Asbestos Analysts and Surveyors perform an essential role in the identification, analysis and monitoring of asbestos
