Need to find tradesmen or book a local subcontractor fast? Subbie is the amazing, go to, easy-to-use app that helps you hire local tradesmen, find subcontractors, and connect with construction workers near you, all in a few taps! Subbie makes it easy to get the right people for the job. Just post your task, and nearby subcontractors will be notified instantly. It’s fast, budget-friendly, and better for the environment, too. Subbie removes the stress (and cost!) of agencies so you can hire smarter and build better, anywhere in the UK.
Subbie is the easiest way to find subcontractors, book tradesmen, and fill your construction jobs fast.
Quickly connect with local subcontractors, reducing hiring time and supporting your community.
Lower CO2 emissions with our smart, sustainable hiring approach.
Save on recruitment costs by eliminating the need for traditional agencies.
With Subbie, you can find tradesmen and subcontractors near you, cut hiring times, and reduce travel, lowering CO₂ emissions. It’s a smart way to support your community and keep hiring costs down. Forget long agency processes; start hiring quickly and directly.
Easily post construction jobs and discover local tradesmen. Get real-time alerts when subcontractors are interested, filter by trade, profession and skills, and communicate through our in-app messaging, all designed to make hiring faster and simpler.
Quickly locate skilled subbies and subcontractors in your area with real-time notifications. Whether you're a contractor or a project manager, Subbie helps you build fast and local.
Browse, shortlist, and connect with qualified tradespeople directly through the Subbie app—available UK-wide.
Bypass expensive construction recruitment agencies. Post your job once, let subcontractors apply, and hire with one tap. Built-in chat makes it easy to communicate in-app.
The Subbie app is 100% free to download, with no hidden fees. Use it wherever you work—from London to Leeds, Manchester to Glasgow.
Set your preferred working radius and trade type to receive job listings tailored to your expertise and location—no more irrelevant offers.
Get notified the moment a job is posted or when a subcontractor shows interest in your listing. Stay ahead and never miss an opportunity.
It’s super easy to find tradesmen near you with Subbie! Just download the Subbie app, post the job you need help with, and Subbie will instantly alert local tradesmen near you. The app uses your location and job type to notify nearby subcontractors who are available and interested. You’ll get responses within minutes, making it easy to browse, compare, and hire. No more endless phone calls or waiting around.
Absolutely! Whether you need a plumber for a day or an electrician for a week, Subbie helps you book a tradesman for as long (or short) as you need. Just set the duration and job details when posting, and nearby subcontractors will see exactly what you're looking for.
Yes! Subbie is 100% free to download and use across the UK. Whether you're a contractor looking to hire local tradesmen or a tradesperson looking for jobs, you won't pay a penny to get started. We believe in simple, affordable hiring, no surprise fees, no contracts, and no stress. Just download, log in, and start connecting!
When you create your profile on Subbie, you can choose your trade, your working radius, and your skills. Every time a contractor posts a job that matches your profile, you'll get an instant notification. You can apply with a single tap, chat with the contractor, and lock in the job, all inside the app. It's super fast, fair, and puts you in control.
Yes, a lot! By cutting out expensive recruitment agencies and middlemen, Subbie helps contractors find subcontractors in the UK without paying high fees. Everything is direct, from posting to messaging to hiring. That means lower recruitment costs, less admin, and more budget left for your actual project. Smart, right?
Find subcontractor work online on SubbieUK, Upwork, Thumbtack, Angie’s List, or Craigslist. You can also join industry-specific forums, as well as LinkedIn groups and local contractor directories.
No—we’re better. Subbie is a live construction workforce platform that cuts out middlemen and connects you directly.
Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, painters, tilers, roofers, and more—everything in one powerful tradesman marketplace.
Simply set your trade to plumbing when signing up and you'll receive work offers matching your skills.
