looking for building work

i am a self employed builder from the uk looking for work anywhere in spain over 6 years experience in commercial and domestic also skt tv installation.

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10 May 2010 @ 17:27

hi everybody, my names adam and i am afgter relocating to spain . but need work otherwise not alot of point lol.

i have over 6 years experience in the buiklding trade from new builds to commercial.

am a member of the federation of master builders and nhbc. have worked throughout the world canada grancanaria france etc..

after a full time job as to support me and my girlfriend .

really want to make it happen so please help!!!! :)

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Claire said:
10 May 2010 @ 19:56

Hi Adam - I'm afraid you will find it very hard to get work in Spain. We have unemployment of over 20% (and even higher in expat areas) and many people are going back to the UK because they just can't find any work. You may get some casual work and try to build up a reputation, but there are thousands of experienced builders struggling to make ends meet.

If you want to work legally then it will cost you around 300€ per month for social security and an accountant - whether you are making any money or not. If you work illegally you risk being caught.

You will also need to speak spanish if you want to work outside expat areas and, even then, the spanish builders will favour their own nationality first.

If you do come over then you need to have one or even two years' money saved to give you time to get established.

Sorry this is not what you wanted to hear, but that's the harsh reality.

Good luck.