Construction Jobs in Bristol & South West

Bristol is one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the South West. With major housing developments, commercial projects around Temple Meads and Temple Quarter, and ongoing regeneration across the city, there's plenty of work for every trade.

Construction Pay Rates in Bristol 2026

• Labourers: £14-17/hour
• Groundworkers: £17-21/hour
• Carpenters: £20-26/hour
• Electricians: £22-28/hour
• Plumbers: £19-24/hour
• Painters: £17-22/hour

Bristol rates sit between London and regional averages — higher than much of the South West, but more affordable to live than the capital.

Major Projects in Bristol

• Temple Quarter regeneration: one of the UK's largest urban regeneration schemes
• Bedminster and South Bristol housing: hundreds of new homes under construction
• Bristol University expansion: ongoing campus developments
• Infrastructure upgrades: MetroBus, roads, and drainage across the region

Agencies Hiring in Bristol

Randstad CPE, Hays Construction, and Daniel Owen all have Bristol desks covering the South West. RGB Recruitment, based in Exeter, also places workers across the region. Browse SiteJobs for live Bristol vacancies — every listing has a real phone number so you can call direct.