Central Scotland · Trades · Demand: Moderate-High

Bricklayer Jobs in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of Scotland's strongest construction job markets — civic and public sector builds, university construction, financial and technology office development, and residential growth across the Lothians create consistent demand.

Typical pay: £18–£26 per hour · Card required: CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying)

Bricklayer Jobs in Edinburgh — What to Expect

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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Register for Bricklayer Jobs in Edinburgh

Bricklayers are among the most in-demand trades across the UK. Register with Phoenix Gray to access live bricklayer jobs in your area — we place bricklayers on residential, commercial, and civils programmes.

What you get when you register:

Access to live vacancies in Edinburgh
Temp, contract and permanent options
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Typical Bricklayer Duties in Edinburgh

Block and brick laying

Cavity wall construction

Retaining walls

Ornamental brickwork

Repointing and repair

Flue and stack work

Project Types Recruiting Bricklayers in Edinburgh

Civic and public sectorUniversity and college constructionFinancial and technology officesResidential developments