‘Brexodus’ driving up construction salaries

By Hamish Champ2019-06-24T05:00:00

Survey finds average industry pay packet rose 9% to £45,900

Salaries across the construction sector are rising sharply in the wake of labour shortages prompted by Brexit, according to new research.

Average annual salaries across the industry increased by 9% to £45,900 in the 12 months to the end of May as employers struggled to fill vital posts on construction sites across the country, a study by specialist recruiter Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering said.

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