Bricklayer career guide
Bricklayers construct walls, foundations and structural masonry using bricks, blocks and stone.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Bricklayer do?
Bricklayers construct walls, foundations and structural masonry using bricks, blocks and stone.
- Construction sites
- Outdoor work
- Residential developments
- Commercial projects
- Construction companies
- Housebuilders
- Civil engineering contractors
- Property developers
- Self-employment
How to become a Bricklayer
Bricklaying is generally entered through an apprenticeship supported by practical on-site experience.
Level 2 or Level 3 Bricklaying qualification
- Apprenticeship
- College
Skills and progression for Bricklayer
- Accuracy
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork
- Spatial awareness
- Health and safety
- Advanced Bricklayer
- Site Supervisor
- Construction Manager
- Estimator
- Self-employed Contractor
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