South East England · Trades · Demand: High

Bricklayer Jobs in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire has a strong construction job market — housebuilding programmes, logistics development along the M25 and A1(M), and commercial activity across the county create consistent opportunities.

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

Bricklayer Jobs in Hertfordshire — 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 Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
Temp, contract and permanent options
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Typical Bricklayer Duties in Hertfordshire

Block and brick laying

Cavity wall construction

Retaining walls

Ornamental brickwork

Repointing and repair

Flue and stack work

Project Types Recruiting Bricklayers in Hertfordshire

Residential and housebuildingLogistics and industrialCommercial and officeHealthcare and education