IT Career Guide

From Construction to IT Professional

A guide for construction and trades workers considering a move into IT in the UK, covering transferable skills, realistic salary and the practical route in.

Construction work builds real, practical problem-solving: diagnosing an issue on site, working methodically through a fix, and getting it right the first time because rework costs real time and money. That same hands-on, methodical troubleshooting approach transfers directly into IT support and hardware-focused roles.

What you need to know

Hands-on, methodical problem-solving transfers directly into IT hardware troubleshooting

Reliability and working to deadlines under real conditions are genuine, valued IT support qualities

Entry-level IT support salaries typically start around £23,000 to £30,000, often a step up in stability from seasonal trades work

Weekend-only training fits around site work without needing to resign first

Desktop Support roles specifically suit people who enjoy hands-on, practical technical work

Weekend only

Sat & Sun schedule

Small cohorts

Max 8 students

20 AI tools

Included free

Ready to start?

The September 2026 cohort is now enrolling. Small cohorts fill fast.

See the IT Career Programme