A complete weekly construction timesheet covering regular and overtime hours by day, CIS deduction status, payroll summary, and manager approval. Free to print and use on any UK site.
Accurate timesheets are the foundation of payroll on any construction site - and the absence of a clear, consistently completed record is one of the most common sources of disputes between workers, subcontractors, and main contractors. When a worker believes they have been underpaid for overtime, or when a main contractor challenges a subcontractor's invoice, the timesheet is the primary piece of evidence either side can rely on. A timesheet that captures start time, finish time, break duration, and the site worked on - completed daily and signed at the end of the week - removes ambiguity and protects everyone.
For CIS subcontractors, timesheets carry additional importance because they form part of the payment and deduction record that contractors are required to maintain under the Construction Industry Scheme. The timesheet must capture the worker's UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) and their gross or net payment status, because this determines whether the contractor deducts tax at source before payment. A timesheet that lacks this information creates compliance risk and delays payroll processing. The template below includes a dedicated CIS section at the bottom so that the same form can be used for both directly employed workers and CIS subcontractors.
Complete daily. Submit to manager by end of last day worked in the week. Retain a copy for your own records.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Finish Time | Break (mins) | Total Hours | Regular Hours | Overtime Hours | Site / Location |
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| WEEKLY TOTALS | ||||||||
I confirm that the hours recorded above are accurate and complete. I understand that submitting a fraudulent timesheet may result in disciplinary action and recovery of overpayments.
Overtime on UK construction sites is governed by the employment contract or the applicable Working Rule Agreement (WRA) - most commonly the CIJC (Construction Industry Joint Council) Working Rule Agreement, which covers the majority of directly employed construction workers in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Under the CIJC agreement, a standard working week is 39 hours from Monday to Friday. Hours worked beyond 39 in a week, or beyond the standard daily hours, are generally paid at an enhanced rate - but the specific multipliers depend on when the overtime is worked.
Under the CIJC WRA, Monday to Friday overtime is typically paid at time and a half for the first two hours beyond the normal finishing time, and double time after that. Saturday hours are time and a half for the first four hours, then double time. Sunday and bank holiday working is double time throughout. These rates are common but not universal - some employers pay Saturday rates at plain time up to midday, or apply different thresholds depending on the role and grade. The timesheet should always record the actual hours worked. The payroll team or HR function applies the contractual rate - the timesheet itself should not make assumptions about what rate applies to a given block of hours.
For self-employed CIS subcontractors, overtime rates are a matter of the subcontract agreement rather than any Working Rule Agreement. Rates should be confirmed in writing before work begins and referenced on the timesheet. Where a day rate rather than an hourly rate applies, the timesheet still serves as the attendance record that supports the invoice, and should capture start time, finish time, and any breaks even if the total hours do not affect the day rate.
Where a worker splits their time across multiple sites in the same week, each day's entry should record the site worked at. This is important for cost allocation, for CIS compliance where subcontractors are working for multiple contractors, and for any subsequent investigation if a dispute arises about which site a particular day's hours relate to.
There is no single statutory overtime rate. The applicable rate depends on the employment contract and the relevant Working Rule Agreement. Under the CIJC WRA, overtime is typically time and a half for the first two hours on a weekday evening, and double time after that. Saturday is time and a half for the first four hours, then double time. Sunday working is double time throughout. These rates vary by employer, so the timesheet should record actual hours and let payroll apply the correct rate based on the contract.
CIS subcontractors can use the same weekly timesheet, but the form must capture the UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) and confirm gross or net payment status. This determines whether the contractor deducts tax at source before payment - 20% for registered subcontractors on net status, or 30% for unregistered subcontractors. The completed timesheet and payment record together form the CIS payment statement the contractor must issue each month.
HMRC requires payroll records, including timesheets, to be kept for a minimum of three years after the end of the tax year. For CIS contractors, records including subcontractor payment statements must also be kept for three years. In practice, given the risk of personal injury claims that can surface years after an incident, retaining timesheets for six years or more provides stronger protection.
AttendIQ captures clock-in and clock-out times automatically, calculates hours by worker and site, and exports to your payroll system - no manual timesheets required.