About house building
As the name suggests and putting it simply, house builders build houses. From identifying suitable spaces to develop, to building the homes, to marketing them and selling them. When it comes to working for a house builder, there’s far more to get excited about than just bricks and mortar.
The current housing shortage is one of the most important issues the country faces, and that means that house building is at the top of the political agenda. Each of the main political parties agree that something needs to be done to increase the supply of houses in order to catch up with demand and help reduce prices. And while the problem cannot be solved by house builders alone, we will undoubtedly play a vital part in helping to solve the issue.
And that’s where you come in. If we are to rise to the challenge and build the homes that the nation needs, then we need the best and brightest of Britain’s workforce, now and in the future. With the best of British talent on our side, we’ll be one step closer to eliminating the housing shortage.
Who we are
There’s more to house building than bricks and mortar – unless you’re a bricklayer that is. We do everything from identifying great spaces to selling the houses themselves. With the current housing shortage at the top of every political agenda, we’re building homes the nation needs.
A career in house building can be incredibly versatile. We work with communities to find suitable locations and collaborate with architects and planners to design great places. Then to actually build a home, we need everything from craftsmen to project managers and sales advisors.
All of these roles come together to make each home as attractive, affordable and efficient as can be. That means keeping them warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and helping families save money on bills all year round.
Key facts and figures
- 300,000 – the amount of homes it is estimated we need to build every year to meet the needs of the country.
- 222,250– the number of new homes added to the housing stock in 2020/21 (1)
- 700,000 – the number of new jobs supported by house building in 2020/21
- 3.1 – the number of jobs created for every new home built
- New home occupiers are reducing carbon emissions by 576,000 tonnes each year, compared to if they had bought an equivalent older property
