Subcontracting & Employment Contracts for the Construction Industry

At Construction Companion, we provide professionally crafted contract templates designed specifically for the construction industry.

From subcontract agreements that guarantee payment independence to employment contracts that keep you compliant with UK law, our templates give you the legal protection you need without the expensive solicitor fees.

Explore our range of easy-to-edit and instantly downloadable contracts to safeguard your business today.

Do You Occasionally Work as a Subcontractor for Another Company?

We've all been there. You run your own business, yet you find yourself working under another company. Perhaps a developer has brought you in to complete a project, or a builder is acting as an intermediary, coordinating multiple trades while adding their own margin to your price. This is a common way of working on multi-trade projects, but it still requires proper protection.

This is where our B2B Subcontract Agreement Template comes in. It safeguards your business with clear payment terms and defined responsibilities.

Has a middleman ever refused to pay you because their client hasn’t paid them? That shouldn’t be your problem. If you're subcontracted for a job, your payment should never depend on whether or when the contractor gets paid.

Ensure you have the right agreement in place so you’re paid fairly and on time.

Do Your Staff Use Company Vehicles?

Trusting your employees is important, but having a clear agreement is essential. A Business Vehicle Use Agreement sets clear expectations, ensuring company vans are used responsibly and protecting your business from misuse, damage, and unexpected costs.

Ensure your company vans are used responsibly with this easy-to-edit Business Vehicle Use Agreement.

Suitable for both subcontractors and employees, this agreement establishes clear rules on vehicle use, safeguarding your business.

Hiring Subcontractors Under the Construction Industry Scheme?

Ensure compliance and protect your business with a clear, legally sound agreement. Set out payment terms, retention rules, and responsibilities to avoid disputes and meet HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements.

We offer Subcontractor Agreement Templates with and without retention, so you can choose the right fit for your business.

👉 Learn more about the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) on HMRC’s website.

Employing Casual Construction Workers?

Keep flexibility while protecting your business with a Zero-Hours Contract designed for the construction industry.

Ideal for labourers and site workers who can’t commit to full-time hours or only work as and when needed, this contract sets clear terms for pay, responsibilities, and working arrangements—ensuring legal compliance and peace of mind.

Employing PAYE Workers in Construction?

Unlike subcontractors, PAYE (Pay As You Earn) employees are on your payroll, with tax and National Insurance deducted at source. This means they have rights to holiday pay, sick leave, and other employee benefits.

Make sure your business stays compliant with a Construction PAYE Employment Contract. Designed for full-time and part-time site workers, this contract sets out clear terms for pay, working hours, holiday entitlement, and responsibilities—ensuring both you and your employees are protected.

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