The Construction Jobs Plan | Episode 132

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The Construction Jobs Plan | Episode 132

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Construction Disrupted Episode 132 - The Construction Jobs Plan (09.09.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio. Check them out and show them some love.In this episode, we're discussing new insights on salaries and workplace expectations, government plans to address workforce shortages, and bold ideas to accelerate housing delivery around train stations.High salaries but higher expectations: survey takes industry temperature on work trends and salaryA recent Construction Management survey reveals that while construction professionals are enjoying higher salaries—average earnings have risen to nearly £78,000, with over 21% earning above £100,000—expectations are also rising. Job stability remains strong, with 76% confident about future opportunities, but satisfaction is increasingly tied to more than just pay. Holiday entitlement and wellbeing benefits are highly valued, while work-life balance and personal development need improvement.The workforce remains predominantly male (87%) and older, raising concerns about succession planning. Professional membership, especially with CIOB, boosts optimism and career prospects. Recruitment experts note that career development and recognition are now as important as salary in retaining talent.Construction Salary and Market Trends Survey 2026Government to publish construction jobs plan this yearThe UK government is set to release a comprehensive construction jobs plan aimed at tackling workforce shortages. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook highlighted the sector’s ongoing pressures, particularly the loss of EU labour post-Brexit and high dropout rates from construction courses.The plan, developed with industry input, will include a £625 million skills package for boot camps, placements, and retraining. The government’s new towns programme is expected to provide a long-term pipeline for modern construction methods, helping to attract and upskill workers. Pennycook emphasized the need for certainty and sustained investment to support both traditional and factory-based construction, aiming to make the sector more appealing to young people and those not currently in education or employment.Hand Network Rail land to metro mayors to speed up housing delivery around train stations, think tank tells governmentThe Centre for Cities think tank urges the government to transfer control of Network Rail land around train stations to regional mayors to accelerate housing delivery. Their research shows that matching housing densities seen in France and Japan could reduce the UK’s housing shortage by 25%, adding over a million homes in major cities. The report argues that current low-density development and fragmented land ownership are major barriers. Fast-tracking land transfers and empowering mayoral development corporations could cut planning delays and boost regeneration.While Network Rail’s Platform4 is working to address these issues, the think tank insists that only urgent reform and stronger partnerships will unlock the full potential of these sites for housing and economic growth.BiosRyan Jones - SLG AgencyFor almost 20 years, Ryan’s focus has been on helping brands in the construction and manufacturing sectors tell their story.His career began in PR, working for global businesses across a variety of sectors, before opting to focus on construction and the built environment.In his role as Managing Director, Ryan works to ensure that SLG Agency continues to be one of the construction industry's leading specialist strategic and creative agencies, having seen its work recognised by the likes of Campaign, Marketing Week and The Drum in recent years.Ryan is regularly asked to speak at trade shows and events, and to contribute thought leadership pieces to trade media. He is also a member of several industry advisory boards, including Constructing Excellence and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.His passion for the construction sector has seen him work with clients on CSR campaigns that tackle the sector’s public perception, culminating in him recently launching a not-for-profit called Deconstruction.Peter Sumpton - buildDifferentPeter is a construction–marketing strategist and co-host of Construction Disrupted. With two decades’ experience spanning manufacturers, contractors and agencies, he helps organisations swap scattergun activity for clear strategy, joined-up planning and measurable outcomes.His approach is practical and plain-spoken: cut the noise, focus on what moves the numbers, and build repeatable systems that teams can actually use.Having seen first-hand how unfocused tactics waste time and budget, Peter works with leaders to align commercial goals, customer insight and content so marketing supports delivery rather than distracting from it.Peter's passion lies in diagnosing organisations' marketing functions' capabilities and existing market, assembling what’s required to create a functional strategy, fit for purpose and ...

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