Brickwork Supervisor

Location: Leeds
Contract Duration: Approx. 12 weeks

About the Company

A well-established specialist contractor delivering high-quality restoration, conservation and structural masonry works on a wide range of buildings including listed buildings, commercial properties, churches, historic structures and heritage façades. The business combines traditional techniques with modern standards, maintaining an excellent reputation for craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the UK.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Brickwork Supervisor to join the team on a key project in Leeds. You will be responsible for supervising brickwork operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality restoration and structural brick repairs in line with project requirements and health & safety standards.

This is a hands-on, site-based supervisory role, working closely with the site team, subcontractors and project management to ensure smooth delivery of all brickwork and related remedial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the brickwork team on site, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to high standards.

• Coordinate day-to-day operatives, subcontractors and labour to achieve programme milestones.

• Monitor workmanship, ensuring brick matching, rebuilds and remedial works meet specification and quality expectations.

• Work from drawings, instructions or briefs supplied by project management and site leads.

• Plan and organise brickwork activities to maintain productivity and manage materials effectively.

• Report progress, issues or variations promptly to the Project Manager.

• Ensure compliance with all site health & safety procedures and promote safe working practices.

• Liaise with other trades to coordinate site activities and minimise delays.

Required Skills & Experience

• Gold CSCS card (or equivalent) and NVQ Level 3 in Brickwork or above (mandatory).

• Proven experience supervising brickwork on construction or restoration projects.

• Strong understanding of traditional brickwork techniques including brick matching, structural repairs and remedials.

• Ability to lead, organise and motivate a site team.

• Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

• Good communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with site teams and management.

• Commitment to high quality standards and craftsmanship.

Desirable

• First Aid qualification (preferred) ideally First Aid at Work or equivalent.

• Experience working with heritage, listed or conservation type projects.

• CSCS Supervisor or SSSTS/SMSTS certification.

What You ll Get

• A supportive environment with clear leadership and project focus.

• Opportunity to take ownership and lead a critical element of the works.