SALARY GUIDE 2023/24
Adding Real Value in Recruitment
Professional & Technical roles in Offsite Construction
WELCOME TO THE 2023/24 SALARY GUIDE FOR
THE OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
What Has Changed?
Market entrants / Leavers / Changes
Whilst we have seen high profile exits in modular housing, the offsite and wider MMC markets continue to thrive and gain wider adoption. Redundancies from closures are desperately worrying for those affected at the time. What we have seen already is that the huge knowledge gained, and skills developed are being spread across the wider industry. The mixing and spreading of knowledge has to be positive for the future.
Newer companies are also growing, though largely with lower PR profiles. We have been recruiting heavily for a wider range of manufacturers, with substantial live sites – we just can’t talk about all of them (yet!).
Having developed ARVIEW™ in 2020 as a reaction to lockdowns, the “product” was exactly what had been needed in recruitment for many years. It is therefore no surprise that clients committing to ARVIEW™ are getting far higher success rates in much shorter timescales.
The core of the service is the provision of pre-recorded video interviews. Though if that was all we did, it would soon have lost traction. The true benefits are in understanding how to get the best from these, the partnership approach and the overall process. Further benefits include an extended rebate period to reduce the risk factor, far wider advertising reach, and importantly the time commitment put into searching for candidates. (and it doesn’t cost any extra!)
A firmly embedded success story Average Fill Rate 89% Retained 57% Exclusive 26% Industry Average
Jim Roach, Managing Director
The ARVIEW™ Recruitment Process
THE GREAT RESIGNATION
– NOW THE GREAT RESKILLING?
The world of work has changed forever, and the next era is upon us: the Great Reskilling. Employees now want purpose and fulfilment - while employers still want productivity and profit. But a win-win is possible if we reimagine our approach, no longer defining employees by their job titles but by their skills. Skills-based hiring is five times better at predicting job performance than education-based hiring and over twice as productive as work experience-based hiring. It makes businesses more agile while freeing employees to focus on what’s meaningful to them.
With skills gaps yawning wider by the year, and new skills becoming old hat by the month, every organisation needs to invest in learning and development for its employees. Unbundle jobs into skillsets, and you’ll have a better idea of the competencies you have in your workforce and the ones you need to develop.
On average, reskilling and upskilling will save you over £100,000 per employee by comparison with the cost of layoffs. Finding or creating skills in your existing talent pool is vastly more efficient than searching externally or letting go of people who may have exactly the skills you need for a different task or role. The economy of the future is likely to be skills-based, so start thinking about this strategy now.
IS IT ALL OVER FOR REMOTE WORKING?
The pandemic reshaped how we operate. Tools like Teams and Zoom swiftly bridged the gap, though while initially celebrated for flexibility and improved work-life balance, the landscape has since evolved.
Employers championed remote work as an answer to diverse needs, yet a shift back has occurred – and it is limiting hiring opportunities. Ever more Employers are re-evaluating the balance towards in-office presence. This shift stems from a mix of control desires and legitimate business demands. Striking the right chord between remote flexibility and in-person collaboration stands as the challenge.
What is certainly still the case, is that more and more applicants are seeking remote, flexible or hybrid working: they don’t want to change back!
NAVIGATING COMMON EMPLOYER PITFALLS IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
In the everyday world of recruitment, time is often of the essence. Yet, a recurring issue we've observed is employers losing out on top-tier candidates due to unnecessary delays in the recruitment process. While intricate interview structures can play a part, the real time drain occurs between interviews. A remedy? Pre-plan diaries and capitalise on pre-recorded initial interviews to streamline the process.
Another stumbling block arises from a mismatch in salary expectations. Employers sometimes lowball candidates only to increase offers later, hoping for acceptance. However, this approach can backfire, leaving candidates disillusioned and more likely to refuse the revised offer. Transparent negotiations and fair initial offers can foster better candidate relationships.
Benefits packages are pivotal in attracting and retaining talent, yet some employers offer inadequate packages that fall short of expectations. Prospective employees evaluate the full spectrum of benefits, and seemingly minor elements like holiday allowances can be decisive deal breakers. Flexibility in benefits could be the key to resolving this issue, aligning offerings more closely with what candidates' value.
In the competitive world of recruitment, understanding these pitfalls is crucial. By addressing delays, offering competitive pay from the outset, and fine-tuning benefits packages, employers can enhance their recruitment process and secure the best candidates for their teams. As a recruitment agency, we are here to help employers navigate these challenges and ensure a smoother path to attracting top-tier talent.
SALARY GUIDE 2023/24 EDITION
This guide is updated annually. Salaries within this guide are based on actual candidate placements throughout the year, as well as professional opinions from our team of highly experienced Recruitment Experts. These salaries are likely to more closely reflect the figure people are moving jobs for (which is the figure we have to work with as recruiters) rather than that which people are earning within their role. We welcome the opportunity to discuss any of these figures with both candidates and employers, so please feel free to reach out.
MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONS LOW MEDIUM HIGH Operations Director Operations Manager Factory Manager Production Manager Production Supervisor Manufacturing Engineer Maintenance Manager Sheq Manager Sheq Advisor Quality Manager Logistics Supervisor Buyer Branch/General Manager Yard/Depot Manager £75,000 £55,000 £50,000 £40,000 £35,000 £38,000 £42,000 £40,000 £37,000 £42,000 £32,000 £38,000 £50,000 £38,000 £90,000 £62,000 £60,000 £50,000 £38,000 £40,000 £46,000 £48,000 £40,000 £47,000 £36,000 £42,000 £56,000 £43,000 £125,000 £70,000 £70,000 £60,000 £40,000 £45,000 £50,000 £55,000 £45,000 £55,000 £40,000 £50,000 £65,000 £50,000
SALES & MARKETING LOW MEDIUM HIGH Sales Director Uk Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager Business Development Manager Internal Sales Manager Internal Sales Marketing Manager Marketing Executive £90,000 £75,000 £60,000 £45,000 £30,000 £25,000 £40,000 £25,000 £110,000 £90,000 £70,000 £50,000 £35,000 £30,000 £50,000 £30,000 £125,000 £110,000 £80,000 £60,000 £40,000 £35,000 £65,000 £40,000 TECHNICAL AND DESIGN LOW MEDIUM HIGH Technical Director Technical Manager MEP Design Manager Design Manager Design Co-Ordinator Structural Engineer Revit Technician Architectural Technician Graduate Engineer Truss Designer Timber Frame/Light Steel Frame Designer £65,000 £50,000 £42,000 £50,000 £35,000 £35,000 £35,000 £30,000 £24,000 £25,000 £25,000 £75,000 £65,000 £50,000 £55,000 £42,000 £45,000 £40,000 £40,000 £27,000 £30,000 £35,000 £95,000 £80,000 £55,000 £70,000 £48,000 £65,000 £45,000 £55,000 £33,000 £45,000 £50,000
CONSTRUCTION LOW MEDIUM HIGH Construction Director Senior Project Manager Contracts Manager Project Manager Site Manager Site Supervisor £120,000 £55,000 £60,000 £55,000 £45,000 £40,000 £150,000 £65,000 £70,000 £65,000 £50,000 £45,000 £180,000 £80,000 £80,000 £75,000 £60,000 £48,000 FREELANCE (DAY RATE) LOW MEDIUM HIGH Contracts Manager Project Manager Quantity Surveyor Site Manager Site Engineer Finishing Foreman £350 £300 £350 £275 £280 £200 £380 £380 £400 £320 £380 £230 £470 £420 £450 £380 £420 £260 COMMERCIAL LOW MEDIUM HIGH Commercial Director Commercial Manager Senior Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor Graduate Quantity Surveyor Estimator Junior Estimator Supply Chain/Purchasing Manager Buyer £100,000 £65,000 £55,000 £45,000 £20,000 £35,000 £25,000 £50,000 £30,000 £120,000 £75,000 £65,000 £55,000 £27,000 £45,000 £30,000 £60,000 £40,000 £150,000 £90,000 £80,000 £65,000 £30,000 £65,000 £35,000 £70,000 £50,000
ABOUT US
We are market-leading experts in the offsite construction and MMC industry, specialist supply chains, and an ever-broadening reach into further related fields. We have been Adding Real Value
We draw business to us through our industry expertise. We are trusted partners to employers because we understand our clients’ niche sectors. We thrive on our high repeat and referral business levels which we grow and nurture by building and investing in client and candidate relationships. We have grown a collaborative, loyal team that use advanced and innovative recruitment methodologies. Rewarded as a team, all our people are measured on quality above all else.
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