Construction Design and Regulatory Compliance
Apply construction design principles and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to deliver safe projects.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is construction and built environment?
This requirement appears in 23.9% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 2.6 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts23.9%UK · 2025
Change in share+2.6 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Flooring Installation
Install vinyl flooring and maintain hygiene standards in residential and commercial spaces.
Utility Operation Skills
Ability to manage utility operations for consistent service delivery.
Civil Engineering and Facility Management
Manage civil engineering projects and facility operations to ensure structural integrity and compliance with building standards.
Architecture and Structural Engineering
Apply architectural principles and structural engineering techniques to design and construct safe, functional infrastructure.
HVAC Systems and Thermal Technologies
Install and maintain HVAC systems and thermal technologies to ensure efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling.
Carpentry and Joinery
Perform carpentry and joinery tasks for building and furniture projects.
Construction Site Management and Quality Control
Manage construction site operations and implement quality control measures to ensure project success.
Surface Finishing
Apply varnish and refinishing techniques for wood surfaces and furniture.
Vacuum Tool and Cleaning Equipment Skills
Ability to operate and maintain vacuum tools and cleaning equipment effectively.
Household Appliance Services
Install and repair household appliances and drainage systems for residential maintenance.
Building Envelope Design Skills
Ability to design building envelopes for energy efficiency and protection.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO05.07. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where construction and built environment appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers Example titles: Refrigeration engineer · Service engineer · Refrigerator maker · Refrigeration mechanic | 98.3% | |
| 2 | Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Example titles: Roof tiler · Felt fixer · Felt layer · Roof fixer | 92.0% | |
| 3 | Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Example titles: Rigger · Rope smith · Bell hanger · Rope tester | 91.1% | |
| 4 | Carpenters and joiners Example titles: Carpenter and joiner · Bench man · Bar fitter · Bench hand | 88.8% | |
| 5 | Bricklayers Example titles: Bricklayer · Block layer · Box builder · Brick layer | 88.2% | |
| 6 | Production managers and directors in construction Example titles: Production manager · Site agent · Area manager · Site director | 87.7% | |
| 7 | Quantity surveyors Example titles: Quantity surveyor · Bonus surveyor · Survey technician · Technical assistant | 87.0% | |
| 8 | Groundworkers Example titles: Groundworker · Pipe tester · Drain tester · Ground worker | 86.1% | |
| 9 | Chartered surveyors Example titles: Chartered surveyor · Land surveyor · Survey officer · Land commissioner | 80.8% | |
| 10 | Construction and building trades n.e.c. Example titles: Building manager · Rov pilot · Bar bender · Box builder | 78.9% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Architecture and Construction
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction and Built Environment Selected skill · Construction Design and Regulatory Compliance · Flooring Installation · Utility Operation Skills | 23.9% | +2.6 pp | |
| 2 | Building Systems and Utilities Plumbing Systems and Water Supply Management · Lighting Control and Component Skills · HVAC Duct System Design Skills | 2.8% | +0.1 pp | |
| 3 | Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) Software Skills and Knowledge Domains Construction Code and Standard Knowledge · Building Information Modelling (BIM) and CAD Software · Structural Engineering and Analysis Software | 0.3% | +0.1 pp | |
| 4 | Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Embankment Design Technique Skills · Erosion Control Technique Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 5 | Electrical and Lighting Systems Ballast Technology Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 6 | Civil Maintenance Snow Removal Operations | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 7 | Furniture and Interior Design Interior Product Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 8 | Electrical and Building Safety Lightning Protection System Installation | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 9 | Civil and Pipeline Engineering Cured-In-Place Pipe Installation | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 10 | Civil Engineering and CAD Bentley GEOPAK Civil Design Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.