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Pipe Fitter / Pipelayer jobs and day rates

Pipe fitters fabricate and install process and services pipework; pipelayers install drainage and utility mains in the ground. Both are in short supply.

Typical day rate

£200 to £290

Broad UK range. Varies by region, experience and site; London and specialist work usually pay more.

What the work involves

  • Fabricating and erecting welded and screwed pipework
  • Laying drainage, water mains and utility pipe runs
  • Reading isometrics and P&IDs
  • Pressure testing and reinstatement

Cards and tickets

Blue or Gold CSCS/SKILLcard with NVQ Level 2/3. EUSR tickets for clean-water mains work.

Demand right now

Strong demand from utilities frameworks, industrial plants and district heating.

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