Salary guide
Bricklaying Supervisor
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
ConstructionTrades
- Supervisors are key to efficient site operations
Other names this job is known by
- Foreman
- Brickwork Supervisor
Key responsibilities
- Supervise bricklaying teams on construction sites
- Allocate tasks and monitor performance
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Train apprentices and junior staff
Skills and qualifications required
- Experience as a bricklayer
- NVQ/SVQ Level 3
- Leadership and communication skills
- Health & Safety training
- CSCS card
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Site Manager
- Project Manager
- Construction Director
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Gain experience as a bricklayer
- Demonstrate leadership and reliability
- Complete further training or qualifications
- Progress to supervisory or management roles
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