Meet the people building Britain's homes
Get into house building, it could be right up your street!
Explore people's stories
AccountantMatt
Assistant Site ManagerAlbert, Elliott, Roddy
BricklayerLiam, Simon
Building InspectorCaroline
CarpenterAndy, Richard
Chief SurveyorDaniel
Construction DirectorDave
Customer OperativeMeryl
DesignerCharlie
EngineerSarah, Steven
Human Resources PersonnelClaire
Land & Development DirectorKelly
Land BuyerSerena
Land ManagerChris, Joanna, Nicholas, Tom, Verity
Painter and DecoratorMaisie
PlumberChris
Quantity SurveyorHenry, Jordan
Sales AdvisorMichelle
Senior EngineerJason
Technical ManagerMegan, Natalie
Town PlannerRosie, Sarah
Different people, different career paths
Building new homes takes people with different interests and skills. Some work outdoors on construction sites, while others help design developments, manage budgets, find land or support customers. Explore their stories to see just how varied a career in house building can be — then browse the career areas to find yours.
How did they get started?
There's no single route into house building. Some people begin with an apprenticeship or graduate programme, while others join through trainee opportunities or bring experience from a different industry. Discover the routes people took and explore what could work for you.
Earn while you learn, combining paid work with structured training. Explore apprenticeships.
Apply your degree and develop experience through structured programmes or direct-entry roles. Explore graduate careers.
Bring transferable skills and experience from another industry. Explore career changing.
Build on the practical, technical and leadership skills gained in service. Explore routes for service leavers.
Where could your career take you?
Your first role doesn't have to be your last. With experience and development, you could build specialist expertise, take on new responsibilities or move into leadership. Explore real career journeys and see how people have progressed.
Ready to start your own story?
Every career starts somewhere. Whether you're leaving education, considering an apprenticeship or looking for a change, explore your options and find house builders offering opportunities.