Hire Bricklayers in the UK
Bricklayers remain one of the most consistently in-demand skilled trades in the UK construction sector. From housebuilding programmes to commercial blockwork and heritage restoration, quality bricklayers are difficult to source at short notice — particularly when you need volume.
Typical Rate
£18–£28
per hour
Card Required
CSCS Blue Card
Turnaround
24 hrs
urgent requirements (most regions)
What Bricklayers Do
- Laying bricks and blocks to drawings
- Setting out coursing and bonding patterns
- Cavity wall construction and insulation
- Pointing and repointing
- Arch and lintel construction
- Blockwork partition walls
- Facing brickwork to specification
Qualifications & Cards
Card Requirements
Minimum: CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying)
Supervisory bricklayers may require a CSCS Gold Card (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying)
- CSCS Gold Card (NVQ Level 3) for supervisory roles
- SSSTS / SMSTS for supervisor and foreman roles
- Heritage bricklaying qualifications (for conservation work)
Why Use Phoenix Gray to Hire Bricklayers?
The UK bricklayer shortage is well-documented. An ageing workforce, years of reduced apprenticeship intake, and strong housebuilding demand mean quality bricklayers are committed quickly. Finding individual bricklayers at short notice — particularly for specialist or heritage work — is consistently challenging.
Active bricklayer network across the UK — pre-qualified and available at short notice
24-hour turnaround on urgent bricklaying requirements in most regions
All workers verified for CSCS Blue Card and right to work
Self-lay or gang-lay — individual bricklayers or complete teams
Hire Bricklayers by Location
Active recruitment networks across every major UK construction market.
Hiring Bricklayers in the UK — FAQs
How quickly can you supply bricklayers in the UK?
For most regions, Phoenix Gray can supply CSCS-verified bricklayers within 24 hours for urgent requirements. Volume requirements may require slightly longer.
What CSCS card do bricklayers need?
Bricklayers should hold a CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying). Supervisory or foreman bricklayers may require a Gold Card.
Can you supply bricklayers for housebuilding programmes?
Yes — we regularly supply individual bricklayers and complete bricklaying gangs for residential housebuilding programmes across the UK.
What is the typical bricklayer day rate in the UK?
UK bricklayer rates typically range from £18–£28 per hour depending on experience, location, and whether the work is self-lay or gang-lay. London and South East command higher rates.
Do you supply pointing and heritage bricklayers?
Yes — we have bricklayers experienced in pointing, repointing, and heritage brickwork available across several UK regions. Contact us to confirm availability.
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