Site Team Leader

Ilkley Brickwork; Baildon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in the UK is seeking a Site Team Leader with a focus on brickwork. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in bricklaying, leading small teams, and a Level 2 qualification. Responsibilities include leading operations, ensuring high quality and timely completion of projects, and mentoring junior members. Competitive salary of £33,000-£36,000 based on experience, company pension, and flexible working options available.

Benefits

Company pension

Uniform & PPE provided

Flexible working when appropriate

Ongoing CPD and upskilling available

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a bricklayer with experience leading small teams on site.
• Strong working knowledge of various bricklaying techniques and materials.
• Ability to read drawings and lead projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 1-3 operatives or subcontractors.
• Deliver clean, efficient, on-time work.
• Support the Production Leader with materials and admin tasks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Digital tool competence

Education

Level 2 Bricklaying qualification

Job description

Site Team Leader (Brickwork Focus - Must be Qualified)
Salary: £33,000-£36,000 | Full-time | West Yorkshire Based | Lead from the Front

Overview

We're looking for a high-level bricklayer who's ready to step up, lead a small site team, and deliver top-quality work every single day. As our workload grows across premium residential and structural projects, we're strengthening our site leadership to keep standards high and delivery tight.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience as a bricklayer, with experience leading small teams on site
• Level 2 Bricklaying qualification (required)
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Pointing (weather-struck, recessed, tuck, etc.)
  • Brick, block, and stonework
  • Lime mortar and heritage techniques
  • Lintels, steelwork, padstones
  • Strip and raft foundations, DPC levels, insulation
• (This list is not exhaustive - we're looking for broad hands‑on skill)

Key Skills

• Able to read drawings, set out, and lead to programme
• Comfortable using digital tools (spreadsheets, photo logs, scopes)
• Clear communicator — confident in meetings and with clients
• Highly organised and proactive — not waiting to be told what's next
• Committed to upholding safety, quality, and time standards

Your Role

• Lead a team of 1-3 operatives or subcontractors
• Deliver clean, efficient, on-time work
• Set scopes, raise issues early, and keep the job flowing
• Apply our S.E.E. model: Safe. Effective. Ethical.
• Support the Production Leader with admin, materials, checklists
• Mentor junior team members

Preparation is Everything

• You arrive early and start sharp
• You check plans the night before
• You plan materials and check access before it's an issue
• You use your time and your team's time well
• You think ahead, solve problems early, and finish strong

Professional Development

• Ongoing CPD and upskilling available
• Learn advanced structural systems (Helifix, retaining walls, reinforcement)
• Progression to Production Leader or technical specialist
• Leadership development pathway

Pay & Compensation

• £33,000-£36,000 salary depending on experience
• Company pension | Uniform & PPE provided
• Flexible working when appropriate
• Based from BD10 office (Bradford), covering Yorkshire

Don't Apply If

• You wait to be told what to do
• You turn up unprepared and make a plan on arrival
• You run a messy site because 'it's a building site'
• You don't want to lead or improve

Apply Now

Submit your CV + COVER LETTER by January 30th 2026, 5PM.
Show us how you prepare. Show us what you've led.
We're qualifying hard - A Players only.

PS: Agencies, we know you mean well, but we've got this.