- Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring,
Building technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Building technicians support engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects.
Building technicians typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.
As a Building technician you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 30,940 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Building technician
Big gender gap
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31,105 GBP
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24,815 GBP
Average salary for part-time Building technician
Average salary for full-time Building technician
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19,684 GBP
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9,844 GBP
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20,294 GBP
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30,940 GBP
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24,815 GBP
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31,105 GBP
Salary over time for Building technician
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26,818 GBP
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27,138 GBP
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27,313 GBP
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28,170 GBP
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29,041 GBP
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29,915 GBP
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30,940 GBP
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30,312 GBP
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32,096 GBP
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Future outlook for Building technicians
Balanced outlook
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average) Building technician - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Building technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Building technician.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Building technician. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Building technician interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
