Explore job roles in house building
From finding land and designing communities to laying foundations, selling homes and supporting customers — explore the job roles below to find a career that could suit you.
What types of jobs are available in house building?
Creating a new development takes many teams. Land and planning professionals identify suitable sites and secure permission. Designers and technical specialists develop the plans. Construction trades and site managers bring the homes to life, while commercial and finance teams manage costs.
Sales teams help buyers choose a home, and customer service colleagues provide support after moving day. There are opportunities both on site and in offices, for people starting out and for experienced professionals.
Explore careers by career area
Explore the career departments involved in building new homes.
Featured job roles in house building
Start with a few of the many careers involved in creating new homes:
Bricklayer
Bricklayers play a hands-on role in turning house plans into new homes.
Carpenter
Carpenters help turn the structure of a new house into a safe, practical home.
Engineer
Engineers help turn plans for new homes into practical, buildable developments.
Site Manager
Site managers bring the different parts of a new-home development together on site.
Plumber
Plumbers install the water, drainage and often heating systems that make new homes comfortable and practical.
Roof Slater and Tiler
Roof slaters and tilers install the pitched roof coverings that protect new homes from the weather.
How can you start a career in house building?
There is no single route in. Apprenticeships combine work and training, graduate careers build on a degree, and career changers bring experience from other sectors.
Prefer to build specialist expertise or move into leadership? A site manager might become a senior site manager; a sales advisor could progress to senior sales advisor and sales manager. Explore career progression for more pathways.
Hear from people working in house building
Discover how people found their way into house building, what their working days involve and what they enjoy most about their careers.
Frequently asked questions about house building careers
Building a home involves land buyers, planners, architects, engineers, groundworkers, tradespeople and site managers. Surveyors and buyers manage costs and materials, while sales and customer service teams support homeowners.
Construction includes carpenters, plasterers, bricklayers, plant operators and groundworkers. Site managers coordinate teams, while engineers and surveyors contribute technical and commercial expertise.
Demand changes by location, employer and stage of a development. House builders recruit across skilled trades, technical disciplines and site management, but no single role is in demand everywhere. Explore the job guides to understand different careers, then check opportunities with employers in your area.
It depends on the role. Some jobs offer entry-level training or apprenticeships, while regulated or technical careers may require specific qualifications, registration or experience. Each job role page explains common entry routes and relevant training.
Yes. House builders also employ people in land, planning, design, finance, legal, marketing, sales, human resources and customer service. Many roles are office-based or involve a mixture of office work, site visits and meetings.
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Found a role that interests you? Explore house builders to learn about employers, career opportunities and where you could begin.
