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You might become a supervisor or co-ordinator, with responsibility for choosing the right machinery for jobs and assessing new equipment.","hours":"40 to 48 a week","f":{"starter":{"v":25000,"src":"ncs","url":"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/construction-plant-operator","note":"National Careers Service “Starter”"},"experienced":{"v":45000,"src":"ncs","url":"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/construction-plant-operator","note":"National Careers Service “Experienced”"},"perm":{"lo":32000,"hi":58000,"src":"pg","url":"https://www.phoenixgrayrec.com/salary/plant-operator","note":"Permanent salary range, UK (August 2026)"},"day":{"lo":180,"hi":450,"src":"pg","url":"https://www.phoenixgrayrec.com/salary/plant-operator","note":"Typical day rate (CIS / contract), UK (August 2026)"},"top":{"v":58000,"src":"pg","url":"https://www.phoenixgrayrec.com/salary/plant-operator","note":"Highest figure from the sources for this role"},"ons":{"v":39461,"p25":31557,"p75":47714,"cv":5.9,"soc":"8229","socName":"Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.","src":"ons26","url":"https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/datasets/occupation4digitsoc2010ashetable14"}},"routes":["a college course","an apprenticeship","working towards this role","applying directly"],"routeDetail":[{"name":"College","body":["You could do a college course in construction plant operations, or a broader course in construction, to learn some of the skills needed for this job.","Courses like these may help you to find a trainee position with a building company."],"reqs":[],"links":[{"t":"equivalent entry requirements","u":"https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels"},{"t":"funding advice","u":"https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help"},{"t":"search for courses","u":"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course"}]},{"name":"Apprenticeship","body":["You could apply for a Construction Plant Operator Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.","You could also do a Lifting Technician Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, if you want to work with cranes.","These apprenticeships take between 1 and 2 years to complete. 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You might specialise in a particular area of regulation, for example: fire risk assessment sustainability construction design You may find further opportunities to move into related fields, like town planning, with local authorities. 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With continued training, you could apply for professional registration as an engineering technician, or incorporated or chartered engineer. This is a way to demonstrate your skills and expertise in the industry.","hours":"40 to 42 a week","f":{"starter":{"v":26000,"src":"ncs","url":"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/fire-safety-engineer","note":"National Careers Service “Starter”"},"experienced":{"v":70000,"src":"ncs","url":"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/fire-safety-engineer","note":"National Careers Service “Experienced”"},"top":{"v":70000,"src":"ncs","url":"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/fire-safety-engineer","note":"Highest figure from the sources for this role"}},"routes":["a university course","a college course","an apprenticeship","working towards this role"],"routeDetail":[{"name":"University","body":["You can do a foundation degree or degree in fire engineering.","You can also do an engineering degree, for example civil or structural engineering. 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Find out ways to get work experience .","If you already have a degree in a related subject like architecture, horticulture, geography or ecology, you might be able to do a postgraduate conversion course that is accredited by the Landscape Institute."],"reqs":["2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree","a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study"],"links":[{"t":"equivalent entry requirements","u":"https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels"},{"t":"student finance for fees and living costs","u":"https://www.gov.uk/student-finance"},{"t":"university courses and entry requirements","u":"https://www.ucas.com/"}]},{"name":"Apprenticeship","body":["You could begin your training to become a landscape architect by applying to do a 2-year Landscape Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, with a design company or local authority.","From there, you could go on to do further training to degree level and eventually qualify as a professional landscape architect."],"reqs":["5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship"],"links":[{"t":"equivalent entry requirements","u":"https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels"},{"t":"guide to apprenticeships","u":"https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide"}]}],"moreInfo":{"Professional and industry bodies":{"items":[],"links":[{"t":"join the Landscape Institute","u":"https://landscapeinstitute.org/membership/become-a-member/"}]},"Further information":{"items":[],"links":[{"t":"find out more about how to become a landscape architect","u":"https://www.chooselandscape.org/choose-your-career/"}]}},"ncsUrl":"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/landscape-architect","timeNotes":["Apprenticeship: You could begin your training to become a landscape architect by applying to do a 2-year Landscape Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, with a design company or local authority."],"ladder":["Degree in landscape architecture accredited by the Landscape Institute (or conversion master's)","Landscape Institute Pathway to Chartership","Chartered: CMLI","Progress: senior/associate landscape architect"],"links":[{"t":"Landscape Institute","u":"https://www.landscapeinstitute.org/"}]},{"id":"heritage-officer","name":"Heritage (conservation) officer","sector":"Planning, energy & environment","alt":"Historic buildings officer, listings officer","summary":"Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.","duties":["inspect historic buildings and monuments to assess what work is needed","respond to enquiries from the public and organisations","research information using archives, heritage legislation and conservation standards","review building plans and engineering drawings","attend public events and present project proposals","make sure work meets deadlines, budgets and conservation standards","work closely with conservation and planning officials","give technical advice to teams working on conservation projects"],"progression":"With experience and professional development, you could become a heritage project manager, historical building manager, a senior inspector or heritage consultant. 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Many people get into paid roles through volunteering or work placements."],"reqs":["2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree","a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study"],"links":[{"t":"student finance for fees and living costs","u":"https://www.gov.uk/student-finance"},{"t":"equivalent entry requirements","u":"https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels"},{"t":"university courses and entry requirements","u":"https://www.ucas.com/"}]},{"name":"Apprenticeship","body":["You can apply to do a Historic Environment Advice Assistant Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, with an organisation.","You might also be able to do a Level 7 Apprenticeship (non-degree qualification), depending on your experience.","These include:","• Cultural Heritage Conservator","• Archivist and Records Manager","• Historic Environment Adviser","National parks, heritage organisations, local authorities, and archaeological and conservation companies are useful places to check for potential apprenticeship vacancies.","Employers will set their own entry requirements."],"reqs":[],"links":[{"t":"apprenticeship levels","u":"https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/about-apprenticeships#UnderstandingApprenticeshiplevelsandqualifications"},{"t":"guide to apprenticeships","u":"https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide"}]},{"name":"Volunteering","body":["Work experience and volunteering are really important for getting into this type of work. You can look for opportunities with organisations like:","• English Heritage","• Historic England","• National Trust","• The Heritage Alliance","You could also try your local council , as they may be responsible for a number of historic buildings and sites in your area.","You can search for private companies in the heritage sector through the Historic Environment Provider Service Recognition scheme.","Some organisations have internship programmes to encourage people from under-represented groups to think about a career in heritage. For example, Historic England's Emerging Talent Placements Programme ."],"reqs":[],"links":[]},{"name":"Direct Application","body":["You may be able to apply directly if you've got several years' experience in a related industry like:","• civil engineering or surveying","• construction project management","• planning or conservation","• archaeology"],"reqs":[],"links":[]}],"moreInfo":{"Professional and industry bodies":{"items":[],"links":[{"t":"Association for Heritage Interpretation","u":"https://ahi.org.uk/join/"},{"t":"Institute of Historic Building Conservation","u":"https://www.ihbc.org.uk/join/index.html"}]}},"ncsUrl":"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/heritage-officer","timeNotes":[],"ladder":["Degree in town planning accredited by RTPI, or a related degree plus an RTPI-accredited master's","Level 7 Chartered Town Planner degree apprenticeship","Chartered: MRTPI via the Assessment of Professional Competence","Progress: principal planner, head of planning"],"links":[{"t":"Royal Town Planning Institute","u":"https://www.rtpi.org.uk/"}]}]}