Bricklayer
4AI EXPOSURE TODAY4
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST49%
NOT A FORECAST49%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Bricklayer
Bricklayers are the backbone of construction, crafting the very structures that define our cities and communities. With a growing demand for skilled tradespeople in the UK, this role not only offers job security but also the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy through your craftsmanship.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (4), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior BricklayerAs a Junior Bricklayer, you will assist experienced bricklayers on-site, learning the trade and gaining hands-on experience. Your responsibilities will include basic bricklaying tasks and site preparation.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level BricklayerIn a Mid-Level role, you will take on more complex projects, working independently and supervising junior staff. You will be expected to manage your workload and ensure quality standards are met.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior BricklayerAs a Senior Bricklayer, you will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Your expertise will be crucial in high-stakes projects, and you may also liaise with clients and architects.£50,000+
Apprenticeship listings for this career → (June 2026 snapshot; check closing dates on the official service)
Real apprenticeship standards
Live UK apprenticeship standards that lead into this career, from the Institute for Apprenticeships register.
L2Bricklayer24 months typicalnot published
L3Craft bricklayer18 months typicalnot published
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.