Many construction companies have their own houses or apartments for employees, or actively help workers to find accommodation. There are also numerous private rental properties available in Tirol.

In Tirol, wages are usually regulated by collective bargaining agreements. A particularly attractive feature is that there is a 13th and 14th month’s salary (“holiday bonus” and “Christmas bonus”). This is paid in addition to the standard 12 monthly salaries per year. A further positive feature is that, here in Tirol, wages are paid on time and employees have the opportunity to build a stable life through their work.

No, German is not a mandatory requirement. Many companies are multicultural, so English or other language skills may be sufficient. However, this depends on the company.

Yes, many international employees transfer part of their income to their families in their home countries. This can be done without any problems.

Safety on construction sites is a top priority in Tirol. Employees complete mandatory safety certifications and regular training courses to ensure the safest possible working conditions.

Yes, Tirolean construction companies place great importance on training and education. There are numerous programs that employees can participate in, for example through the Tirol Construction Academy or WIFI Tirol.

Yes, many professions in the construction industry are traditional apprenticeship trades. Tirol offers excellent training and education for young people in various skilled trades and technical professions.

A central point of contact is jobs-am-bau.at. There you will find current job vacancies in the construction industry. 

In addition to in-house training, numerous courses and seminars are available at the Bauakademie Tirol or WIFI Tirol to help you develop your career in construction.

Yes, many qualifications (final apprenticeship examinations), such as the German journeyman’s certificate, are recognised as equivalent in Austria. The equivalence of the foreign training with an Austrian apprenticeship qualification is checked, and if it is equivalent, a nostrification certificate (recognition certificate) can be issued. In many cases, it is even possible to obtain an Austrian master craftsman’s certificate with your qualification.

As long as you have German citizenship, you are not allowed to vote in national and state elections in Austria. In some cases, as an EU citizen with your main place of residence in Austria, you are allowed to vote in local elections. To have full political rights, you would have to apply for Austrian citizenship.

Yes – in many regions of Tirol, you can still experience classic winters with lots of snow, which many people find positive. The seasons are clearly noticeable, which also affects everyday construction work (e.g., due to weather-related breaks or seasonal work).

You can learn a lot on a construction site, but a good knowledge of German makes everyday life easier – especially for safety instructions, construction plans and contact with customers. Tirolean dialects can be difficult at first, but most colleagues are happy to help and speak clearly when they notice that you are new.