Our people and culture
Find out more about the team and what it is like to work at the NHBC
Putting people first
We have career opportunities across the UK (field, home and office based) and promote professional growth for everyone.
We recognise the valuable contribution that our colleagues make by benchmarking our salaries against the wider market to ensure our packages are attractive to current and future colleagues. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to bring their true selves to work. We aim to support your personal and professional ambitions and we welcome people from all backgrounds.
Join us to make a difference.
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Values that set us apart
How we do things is just as important as what we do.
That’s why we have a set of values that don't just describe us at our best but actively shape our behaviours and how we move forward together, every single day.
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Turn intent into action.
Deliver with pace and pride.
We do not wait for perfect conditions. We move things forward, take ownership and follow through on what we say we will do.This matters because good intentions are not enough. To deliver the strategy, we need consistent, timely, high quality work that builds confidence and turns ambition into progress.
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Stay curious. Keep improving.
Be ready for what’s next.
We look ahead rather than stand still. We stay open, keep learning and challenge ourselves to find better ways of working.This matters because our environment is changing fast. To stay relevant and effective, we need to adapt thoughtfully and improve continuously.
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Connect early. Back each other.
Succeed together.
We work across boundaries, not around them. We share information openly, involve the right people and make decisions in the interests of NHBC as a whole.This matters because silos slow us down. Working as one NHBC helps us move faster, think better and deliver more consistently.
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Put customers and consumers at the heart of everything.
We never lose sight of why NHBC exists: to raise standards in house building, champion high quality homes and protect homeowners.This matters because purpose only means something when people can feel it in the way we work. When we focus on real needs and real outcomes, we strengthen trust every day.
Turn intent into action.
Deliver with pace and pride.
We do not wait for perfect conditions. We move things forward, take ownership and follow through on what we say we will do.
This matters because good intentions are not enough. To deliver the strategy, we need consistent, timely, high quality work that builds confidence and turns ambition into progress.
Stay curious. Keep improving.
Be ready for what’s next.
We look ahead rather than stand still. We stay open, keep learning and challenge ourselves to find better ways of working.
This matters because our environment is changing fast. To stay relevant and effective, we need to adapt thoughtfully and improve continuously.
Connect early. Back each other.
Succeed together.
We work across boundaries, not around them. We share information openly, involve the right people and make decisions in the interests of NHBC as a whole.
This matters because silos slow us down. Working as one NHBC helps us move faster, think better and deliver more consistently.
Put customers and consumers at the heart of everything.
We never lose sight of why NHBC exists: to raise standards in house building, champion high quality homes and protect homeowners.
This matters because purpose only means something when people can feel it in the way we work. When we focus on real needs and real outcomes, we strengthen trust every day.
Employee recognition
We hold an annual NHBC STARs awards, which celebrates and recognises the top performers across the business who have acted as role models whilst delivering great results for our homeowners, housebuilders and people.
How we are run
We are a company limited by guarantee, with no shareholders. We are independent of government and the construction industry. Any profits that we generate are reinvested in the business to support our core purpose: to build confidence in the construction quality of new homes. We are run by our board of directors and governed by our council members.
NHBC Careers
Your new career starts here. Ready to build a better future with us?
Rewards and wellbeing
NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace.
