Road Construction Operatives
4AI EXPOSURE TODAY4
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST49%
NOT A FORECAST49%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £24,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Road Construction Operatives
Road construction operatives are the backbone of the UK's infrastructure, playing a vital role in building and maintaining the roads we rely on every day. With the demand for skilled operatives on the rise, this career offers a dynamic and rewarding pathway for those eager to make a tangible impact on their communities.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (4), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Balfour BeattyA leading international infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty provides innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of roads.
CostainCostain is a smart infrastructure solutions company that helps to create a sustainable future by delivering vital projects in the UK.
Kier GroupKier Group is a leading construction and infrastructure services company, delivering projects that enhance the UK’s built environment.