Construction
Construction
Industry Sector
Overview
Work in construction and transform the face of Scotland. From the Wallace Monument to Glasgow Science Centre, the country owes every one of its most iconic landmarks to bricklayers, joiners, architects and civil engineers – just a few of the many rewarding careers this varied sector has to offer.
Whether you’re working on site or behind a drawing board, choosing construction means contributing to Scotland’s heritage. If you’re a practical thinker with a knack for technical processes, this industry could be your perfect match.
Jobs in this industry
Architect Architectural technologist Bricklayer Builders' merchant Building Standards Officer (local authority) Building surveyor Building technician Carpenter or joiner Carpet fitter or floor layer Cavity insulation installer Ceiling fixer Civil engineer Civil engineering technician Clerk of works Construction manager Construction operative Construction plant mechanic Construction plant operator Demolition operative Dry liner Electricity distribution worker General practice surveyor Glazier Land surveyor Landscape architect Leakage operative Minerals surveyor Painter and decorator Planning and development surveyor Plasterer Plumber Quantity surveyor Road worker Roofer Scaffolder Shopfitter Steeplejack or lightning conductor engineer Stonemason Structural engineer Technical surveyor Town planner Town planning support staff Water treatment worker Window fitter Architectural technician