Bricklayer Jobs UK
Bricklayers are among the most in-demand and highly paid skilled tradespeople in UK construction. The shortage of experienced bricklayers relative to demand has kept rates strong and opportunities plentiful across residential, commercial, and civils sectors. If you are a qualified bricklayer — CSCS Blue Card holder with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent — Phoenix Gray has live vacancies across the UK.
Typical pay: £18–£26 per hour · Card required: CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying)
Bricklayer Demand & Pay in the UK
Demand outlook: Very High — bricklayers are one of the most scarce trades in UK construction. Demand from housebuilding, commercial, and civils sectors consistently exceeds supply.
Pay for bricklayers in the UK typically ranges from £18 to £26 per hour. Rates vary by location — London and South East markets consistently command a premium over regional rates. Experience, card type, and project sector also affect earnings.
How to qualify
To work as a bricklayer in UK construction, you need an NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying (or equivalent recognised qualification such as the City & Guilds Diploma in Bricklaying), which qualifies you for a CSCS Blue Card. Routes include: apprenticeship with an employer, college-based construction training, or Experienced Worker Practical Assessment for those with years of on-site experience.
Career progression
Experienced bricklayers can progress to gang foreman (CSCS Gold Card), bricklaying supervisor, or site management. Self-employment via CIS is very common — experienced bricklayers with strong output rates can earn significantly above employed rates. Some bricklayers progress to running their own specialist subcontracting businesses.
Trades & Labour RecruitmentRegister for Bricklayer Jobs
Phoenix Gray Recruitment has live bricklayer vacancies across the UK. Register with us and we will match you to active sites in your area.
- Access to live vacancies across the UK
- Temp, contract and permanent options
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Typical Bricklayer Duties
Bricklayer Jobs by City
Looking for bricklayer jobs in a specific city? View our city-specific pages for local market information and vacancies.
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