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Official 2026/2027 Skilled Trade & Career Directory

Skilled Trades & Professions Directory

Detailed salary pay scales, apprenticeship entry pathways, self-employed contractor benchmarks, and work visa eligibility for every trade and profession.

TechDemand: Very High

Software Engineer

Software Engineers architect, design, develop, and maintain complex digital software applications, cloud systems, and software platforms across enterprise and high-growth technology sectors.

Avg Salary£68,500 / yr
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TechDemand: Very High

DevOps & Cloud Architect

DevOps Engineers and Cloud Architects build automated CI/CD deployment pipelines, manage containerized cloud infrastructure, and ensure 99.99% availability.

Avg Salary£76,000 / yr
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TechDemand: Very High

Data Scientist & AI Specialist

Data Scientists and AI Specialists train machine learning models, build predictive algorithms, and process massive datasets to power intelligent business systems.

Avg Salary£72,000 / yr
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TechDemand: Very High

Cybersecurity Architect & Analyst

Cybersecurity professionals defend enterprise networks, perform penetration testing, manage SOC operations, and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Avg Salary£68,000 / yr
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FinanceDemand: High

Investment Banker & Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts and Investment Bankers execute M&A deals, financial valuation models, corporate equity research, and capital asset allocation.

Avg Salary£78,000 / yr
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HealthcareDemand: Very High

Registered Nurse (NHS)

Registered Nurses provide critical clinical care, patient management, assessment, and medical treatment across hospitals, community healthcare settings, and specialized clinical units.

Avg Salary£39,500 / yr
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HealthcareDemand: Very High

General Practitioner (GP Doctor)

General Practitioners diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, serving as primary clinical healthcare providers.

Avg Salary£88,000 / yr
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LegalDemand: High

Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

Corporate Lawyers draft commercial contracts, advise on regulatory compliance, manage litigation, and structure M&A transactions for businesses.

Avg Salary£85,000 / yr
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EngineeringDemand: High

Chartered Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers design, plan, and manage major public and private infrastructure projects—including bridges, highways, rail networks, and water infrastructure.

Avg Salary£54,000 / yr
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EducationDemand: High

Secondary School Teacher

Secondary Teachers inspire, educate, and assess students aged 11-18 in core national curriculum subjects, preparing them for GCSEs, A-Levels, or IB diplomas.

Avg Salary£42,000 / yr
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TechDemand: Very High

Data Analyst

Data Analysts turn raw business metrics into actionable insights using SQL, Python, Power BI, and statistical modeling.

Avg Salary£48,500 / yr
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ManagementDemand: High

Project Manager

Project Managers lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic business, IT, construction, and engineering initiatives.

Avg Salary£58,000 / yr
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Civil ServiceDemand: Very High

Bricklayer & Mason

Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stonework, and structural masonry to construct structural walls, foundations, chimneys, and decorative brickwork for residential and commercial construction projects.

Avg Salary£42,500 / yr
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EngineeringDemand: Very High

Electrician & Electrical Engineer

Electricians design, install, test, inspect, and maintain electrical wiring systems, distribution boards, lighting networks, renewable energy systems, and industrial machinery compliance.

Avg Salary£46,800 / yr
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Civil ServiceDemand: Very High

Plumber & Heating Engineer

Plumbers install, repair, and maintain water supply lines, sanitation networks, drainage systems, central heating boilers, heat pumps, and bathroom fittings.

Avg Salary£44,000 / yr
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EngineeringDemand: High

Welder & Fabricator

Welders fuse metal components using MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding techniques to fabricate structural steelwork, pressure vessels, pipelines, automotive chassis, and aerospace structures.

Avg Salary£41,000 / yr
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EngineeringDemand: Very High

Automotive Mechanic & Technician

Automotive Mechanics inspect, service, diagnose, and repair engines, transmissions, braking systems, electrical OBD-II diagnostics, hybrid powertrains, and EV battery systems.

Avg Salary£39,500 / yr
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Civil ServiceDemand: Very High

Head Chef & Culinary Professional

Chefs plan menus, prepare high-quality culinary dishes, manage kitchen brigades, enforce food hygiene compliance (HACCP), control food margins, and direct commercial kitchen operations.

Avg Salary£38,000 / yr
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HealthcareDemand: Very High

Healthcare Assistant & Care Worker

Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and Care Workers provide vital hands-on nursing support, personal care, vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and empathetic care in NHS hospitals, care homes, and community settings.

Avg Salary£26,500 / yr
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Civil ServiceDemand: Moderate

Tailor & Garment Technician

Tailors, seamstresses, and garment technicians construct, fit, alter, and repair bespoke suits, dresses, couture garments, and industrial textiles using precision pattern drafting and sewing machines.

Avg Salary£34,500 / yr
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EngineeringDemand: Very High

Solar Panel & Renewable Energy Technician

Solar Panel Installers and Renewable Energy Technicians install, configure, wire, and maintain rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays, battery storage systems (G98/G99), and EV charging networks.

Avg Salary£42,000 / yr
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Civil ServiceDemand: Very High

Carpenter & Joiner

Carpenters and Joiners construct, erect, install, and repair timber structures, building frameworks, roof trusses, staircases, cabinetry, and interior fittings for residential and commercial sites.

Avg Salary£41,500 / yr
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EngineeringDemand: Very High

HVAC & Refrigeration Engineer

HVAC & Refrigeration Technicians install, service, commission, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration systems across commercial buildings, datacenters, and industrial plants.

Avg Salary£45,500 / yr
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EngineeringDemand: Very High

Construction Site Manager

Construction Site Managers oversee daily operations on building sites, managing subcontractors, health & safety compliance (NVQ Level 6 / Black CSCS Card), site budgets, and project schedules.

Avg Salary£58,000 / yr
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