Careers advice for the UK construction industry
CV tips, interview advice, safety qualifications and salary guides — written for site-based and trade careers.
How to write a construction CV that gets shortlisted
A construction CV is judged differently to an office CV — site managers and recruiters want to see qualifications, tickets and hands-on experience above everything else.…
CSCS cards explained: which one do you actually need?
Almost every UK construction site requires a valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card before you're allowed on site — but the right card depends on…
Site manager interview questions — and how to answer them
Site manager interviews focus less on textbook knowledge and more on how you actually handle a live site under pressure. Here's what tends to come up.…
Electrician salaries in the UK: what to expect by experience level
Electrician pay varies significantly by region, qualification level and whether you're employed or self-employed/contracting. Figures below are a general market guide, not a guarantee for any…
Switching from employed to self-employed on site: what changes
Many tradespeople move between employed (PAYE) and self-employed (CIS) work over a career, often more than once. Here's what actually changes. How you're paid Under CIS…
What to bring to a construction job interview (and what not to)
Trade and site interviews are often shorter and more practical than office interviews — being prepared with the right paperwork makes a stronger impression than a…