Construction Team Leader

What does a construction team leader do?An experienced construction team leader is responsible for the work carried out by the team, planning workloads, delegating tasks, and often performing practical tasks alongside colleagues.ResponsibilitiesPlanning workloads and rotasDelegating work to team membersWorking to budgets and managing team finances efficientlyBriefing your team on targets and providing business updatesMonitoring team performance and carrying out appraisalsEnsuring work is completed on time, to a high standard and in line with health and safety guidelinesTaking on aspects of your team’s particular type of work, such as bricklaying, demolition, surveying or administrationShowing new and inexperienced construction workers how to do the jobEnsuring workers follow company policy and proceduresChecking and signing off workWorking with technical drawings and plansHow to become a construction team leaderThere are several routes to becoming a construction team leader. You could do a university or college course, an apprenticeship, or apply directly to an employer for work.UniversityWhilst it’s not an essential qualification, you could become a construction team leader or manager in the industry, if you hold a construction-related undergraduate or postgraduate degree.Equivalent entry requirements explainedFind a university courseFunding adviceCollege/training providerThere are no set qualifications required to become a construction team leader or manager, but you will be required to have a good level of experience in your area of work, and GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A* to C or levels 4 to 9 in maths and English can be beneficial.Equivalent entry requirements explainedFind a course near youFunding adviceApprenticeshipYou could complete an advanced apprenticeship to become a construction team leader, or a higher apprenticeship to move into management. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you’ll be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week, splitting time between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider.Guide to apprenticeshipsWorkIf you have some basic experience, you could apply directly to a construction company to gain onsite experience as a construction team leader. You might start out as an assistant to a more experienced team leader and progress as your abilities improve. Alternatively, you could apply for a promotion within your company, or progress to a more senior role by completing in-house management training.Work experienceWork experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as a construction team leader. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.Find out more about work experienceSkillsGreat attention to detailUnderstanding of construction projectsTeam working skillsLeadership skillsExcellent communication skillsProblem-solving skills and good initiativeQualificationsWhilst it’s not an essential qualification, you could become a construction team leader or manager in the industry, if you hold a construction-related undergraduate or postgraduate degree.How much could you earn as a construction team leader?The expected salary for a construction team leader varies as you become more experienced.Newly trained construction team leaders can earn from £28,000Construction team leaders with experience can earn up to £60,000*Self-employed construction team leaders set their own pay ratesSalaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed industry recognised training routes.Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources #J-18808-Ljbffr