Germany is still considered one of the most attractive labor markets for construction industry specialists. Why is that? This is due to many factors: the stability of the economy, the growing demand for infrastructure, and the lack of workers in the physical sector. For many Poles, physical work in Germany is a way to earn a decent living, but also a chance to develop a professional career.

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Physical work in Germany – an industry that is still developing


Contrary to appearances, the energy crisis or economic slowdown did not stop the development of German construction. Yes, investors have suspended some commercial office projects, but at the same time, the pressure to modernize the energy infrastructure is growing. In addition, to build municipal housing and revitalize housing estates from the 1960s and 1970s. What does this mean for employees from Poland?

First of all, there is a constant demand for qualified specialists: bricklayers, carpenters, steel fixers, electricians and plumbers… Construction job offers in Germany appear every day and often concern long-term contracts, with the possibility of employment directly with a German employer.

What’s more, data from the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) show that as many as 40% of vacancies in the construction industry do not find immediate candidates. This is a gap that has been filled for years by workers from Poland, Ukraine, Romania and the Balkan countries.

Analysis of the construction labor market in Germany in 2025


At the beginning of 2025, we can observe several clear trends:

  1. Shortage of skilled specialists. There is a shortage, above all, of specialists with SEP qualifications, MIG/MAG welding skills, or experience in the installation of sanitary and electrical installations. High demand also applies to professions such as: isometric fitter, HVAC installer, high-voltage electrician.
  2. Growing investment in ecological construction. In line with the Green Deal plans, Germany is investing billions of euros in energy modernisation of buildings. For employees, this means new orders related to insulation of buildings, replacement of windows, roof insulation and installation of heat recovery systems.
  3. High demand in developed and border regions. The largest number of job offers in construction can be found in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Berlin, Saxony and Hamburg. Polish employees are particularly keen to choose Brandenburg and Saxony, due to their proximity to the border.
  4. Formal simplifications and digitisation of recruitment. Digital transformation has caused that even recruitment for manual work is changing. Classic advertisements in newspapers and employment offices are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Their place is taken by dedicated mobile applications, such as constrAction.app, which connects specialists with construction projects in Germany – without intermediaries, commissions and unnecessary formalities.

When is the best time to look for physical work on a construction site in Germany?


The peak construction season falls between March and November. During this time, the number of job offers doubles. However, it is worth remembering that many companies recruit well in advance, so it is a good idea to start looking in winter. However, for people with experience in specialist work (underwater welder, isometric fitter, etc.), job offers in Germany construction are available all year round, including in the winter months, in the case of internal investments.

Summary


In 2025, Germany will remain one of the most important destinations for Polish construction workers to emigrate for work. High wages, stable employment and a huge demand for specialists create excellent conditions for taking up legal work. However, success on a German construction site depends largely on the quality of the offers we reach.

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