Bricklayer Jobs in London
London offers the UK's highest concentration of construction jobs — from major infrastructure and commercial programmes to residential developments and hotel fit-out across all 32 boroughs. Day rates are consistently the highest in the UK.
Typical pay: £18–£26 per hour · Card required: CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying)
Bricklayer Jobs in London — What to Expect
London offers the UK's highest concentration of construction jobs — from major infrastructure and commercial programmes to residential developments and hotel fit-out across all 32 boroughs. Day rates are consistently the highest in the UK.
How to qualify as a Bricklayer
To work as a bricklayer in UK construction, you typically need an NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying, which leads to a CSCS Blue Card. This can be achieved through apprenticeship, college, or on-site assessment. Some labourers progress to bricklaying through experienced worker assessment schemes.
Career progression
Experienced bricklayers can progress to gang foreman, bricklaying supervisor (CSCS Gold Card), or site management. Self-employment via CIS is common for skilled bricklayers — rates are strong and programme-based working suits the trade.
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