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Housing industry careers news: This week's Movers & Shakers
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (798+ words) We take our weekly look at appointments and promotions across the housebuilding industry and its supply chain. Vistry has appointed Gareth Roberts as managing director for its Merseyside and Cheshire West region. Roberts said: "I am excited to be joining…...
Live development experience for postgraduate architecture students
2+ week, 2+ day ago (454+ words) Four University of West England (UWE) Architecture postgraduate students have been given the opportunity to work on a live development with social housing provider Stonewater. The students will be involved in the planning of the new site, which is in…...
Glasgow partnership skills hub supports 120 young people in construction
3+ week, 6+ day ago (418+ words) A pioneering skills hub in Glasgow is helping young people take their first steps into the construction industry. Keepmoat and Glasgow Clyde College have partnered for an initiative which provides hands-on training, real-world site experience and access to a direct…...
Report highlights housebuilders" involvement inspiring careers through schools
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (587+ words) A new report published today by The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC), in collaboration with the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and industry partners across England, highlights how housebuilders across England are increasingly working together with schools, Careers Hubs and industry partners…...
GRAHAM Investment Projects prepares plans for 560-bed PBSA redevelopment in Belfast
4+ week, 2+ day ago (403+ words) GRAHAM Investment Projects (GIP) and the Mooney Hotel Group are preparing a planning application for a new purpose-built student accommodation scheme at the heart of the Queen's University Belfast quarter. The plans will see the transformation of the former Wellington…...
Cruden goes to school to tackle skills crisis
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (384+ words) Cruden has developed a new schools initiative in East Lothian with which it aims to tackle the construction skills shortage. Pupils at Knox Academy have taken part in hands-on sessions designed to bring careers in the industry to life as…...
WIC: Diverse roles highlight range of career opportunities
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (265+ words) To mark Women in Construction Week 2026, Taylor Wimpey Midlands is celebrating the achievements of women across its regional business, highlighting two inspiring members of staff in very different disciplines. Eleanor Day is assistant finance manager. She joined Taylor Wimpey in…...
WIC: Dispelling misconceptions will make on-site roles more appealing
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (406+ words) Through highlighting opportunities for on-site roles as part of Women in Construction Week, William Davis Homes is promoting careers in the housebuilding industry for female tradespeople. Evvie Laverne (pictured), trainee assistant site manager at William Davis" Regency Park development in…...
WIC: 233% rise in female apprenticeship recruitment
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) As the housebuilding industry continues to celebrate Women in Construction Week 2026, MJ Gleeson explains its responsibility to widen access and accelerate progress in the industry to build more diverse teams. The company recognises the construction industry continues to face a…...
WIC: Leigh Johnson, Barking Riverside
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (953+ words) With Women in Construction Week well underway, and International Women's Day being celebrated this weekend (8 March 2026), Leigh Johnson, MD of Barking Riverside Limited, speaks to us about her successful career and inspiring more women to woring in the sector. Please…...