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Good News for Skilled Indian Construction Workers

A housebuilding boom announced by the UK’s Chancellor this week is good news for skilled Indian construction workers, says Yash Dubal, Director of London-based A Y & J Solicitors.

BY Realty+
Published - Friday, 18 Apr, 2025
Good News for Skilled Indian Construction Workers

Construction was placed at the heart of the UK’s economy during Rachel Reeves’ spring statement. She pledged that a total of 1.3 million homes will be built in the UK by the financial year 2029-2030, boosting the stock of affordable housing by £2bn.

£600 million has been allocated to train up to 60,000 new British construction workers through various educational and apprenticeship programs. Despite these initiatives, the UK construction sector faces significant labour shortages. Recent data indicates that 16% of construction businesses are experiencing worker shortages, making it the second-most affected sector in the UK.”

The Construction Skills Network (CSN) reports that approximately 225,000 new construction workers are needed by 2027 to meet demand. And certain trades within the construction industry are experiencing more acute shortages. Specific roles such as bricklayers and civil engineers are in particularly high demand.

For this reason, Indian construction professionals seeking employment in the UK should investigate opportunities under the Skilled Worker visa route, which requires a job offer from a UK employer who is a licensed sponsor and covers a range of skilled roles within the construction sector.

Jobs eligible for skilled worker visas include bricklayers, stonemasons, roofers, roof tilers and slaters, carpenters and joiners, window fitters, plasterers and painters and decorators. While there is a salary threshold attached to most Skilled Worker visas of £38,700, many construction roles benefit from a reduction to this due to acute shortages, down to £30,960. Bricklayers, roofers and carpenters fall into this category.

Skilled tradesmen in the UK can earn high salaries. The UK's ambitious construction targets and existing labour shortages create substantial opportunities for skilled Indian construction workers. By understanding the visa options and aligning their skills with the UK's needs, Indian professionals can significantly contribute to the UK's construction industry while advancing their careers.

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