East Midlands construction day rates 2026
Logistics and distribution along the M1 and A1, East Midlands Freeport and steady housebuilding keep demand consistent. Rates sit just under the national mid-point.
All roles · East Midlands
Gross day rates for temp workers, labour only, 8–10 hour day. Employer charge rates are typically 20–35% higher.
| Role | Day rate (gross) | Approx. hourly (8 hr) |
|---|---|---|
| General labourer | £115–140 | £14–18 |
| Skilled labourer | £130–155 | £16–19 |
| Groundworker | £160–190 | £20–24 |
| Steel fixer | £195–230 | £24–29 |
| Bricklayer | £215–255 | £27–32 |
| Joiner / carpenter | £205–240 | £26–30 |
| Plasterer / dryliner | £190–220 | £24–28 |
| Roofer | £200–235 | £25–29 |
| Painter & decorator | £165–195 | £21–24 |
| Scaffolder (Part 2) | £190–220 | £24–28 |
| Dumper / roller driver | £150–175 | £19–22 |
| Telehandler operator | £160–185 | £20–23 |
| 360 excavator operator | £180–210 | £22–26 |
| Electrician | £225–265 | £28–33 |
| Electrician's mate | £135–160 | £17–20 |
| Plumber | £210–250 | £26–31 |
| Pipefitter | £220–260 | £28–32 |
| Pipe welder (coded) | £265–325 | £33–41 |
| Site supervisor / foreman | £235–275 | £29–34 |
| Assistant site manager | £215–255 | £27–32 |
| Site manager | £270–320 | £34–40 |
| Site engineer | £260–305 | £32–38 |
| Quantity surveyor | £280–345 | £35–43 |
Guide only. The rate for any job depends on experience, tickets, shift pattern and duration, and is agreed before anyone starts. Sources: agency salary guides, trade surveys and live adverts, reviewed Sep 2026.
What moves rates in the East Midlands
Logistics and distribution along the M1 and A1, East Midlands Freeport and steady housebuilding keep demand consistent. Rates sit just under the national mid-point.
- Tickets. Extra cards (slinger, 2391, Advanced scaffold, CPCS additions) add £10–30 a day.
- Shift pattern. Nights, weekends and 12-hour days attract 20–50% uplifts.
- Duration. Short fills cost more per day than long ones.
- Travel. Remote sites carry travel and lodge allowances on top of the day rate.
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