The UK construction industry remains a strong sector with high demand for skilled and unskilled workers.This is because of the drive by the government for  infrastructure projects, housing developments, and commercial construction. This means there will always be a demand for construction skilled and unskilled workers for the next decades ahead.

The construction industry here  faces a shortage of skilled trades people, including bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, and plumbers.
However there are some identifiable challenges in the industry such as
Economic uncertainty: High inflation and interest rates affect private investment, slowing some large-scale projects.
Skills gap: Many experienced workers are retiring, and fewer young workers are entering the industry, leading to a skills shortage.
Post-Brexit workforce changes: Stricter immigration rules have reduced the number of EU workers in construction.

Despite these challenges,the future is still bright with career prospects and good pay out when you have the right qualification and skill.
To give a fair idea of what you are in for. If you are an Entry-level (CSCS Labourers, Site Operatives), you could earn  £12-£15 per hour on your job.
For skilled Skilled trades (Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters), they tend to land temporary to permanent roles which could range from £35,000-£50,000 per year. This is the salary bracket that qualifies for obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship from employers.

Not many employers provide COS recently, but some companies who are in demand for skilled workers highly employ international workers with this offer. It is worth starting obtaining the right qualifications and applying on the job boards for interested workers.

Once you have your card, look for jobs on these platforms:
Job boards: Indeed, Totaljobs, Reed, CV-Library
Construction recruitment agencies: Daniel Owen, Hays Construction, Randstad, Fawkes & Reece
Company websites: Check career pages of large construction firms like Balfour Beatty, Kier Group, and Laing O’Rourke.
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