NHBC Trainee Programme
Programme overview
This is our biggest ever trainee recruitment drive, creating new pathways into the house-building industry. We are recruiting for up to 30 trainee roles nationwide, offering opportunities for people from all backgrounds to begin a rewarding career in construction. This initiative is part of our commitment to addressing the industry’s skills shortage and supporting the Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes.
Your future career
You can build a long and rewarding career in construction, supported by structured training, professional qualifications and expert mentoring. You’ll have clear pathways to progress within NHBC, shaping the future of house building while developing your own expertise.
Trainee roles available
Trainee Building Inspector
Support the inspection of new homes to ensure compliance with NHBC Standards and Building Regulations. This hands-on learning opportunity combines on-the-job experience with a six-month training programme delivered by the NHBC Training Academy. You’ll be based from home and work within your local area, assisting experienced inspectors during site visits.
Trainee Building Surveyor
Embark on a four-year, fully funded programme combining on-the-job training and study with the University of Wolverhampton. Trainees achieve a BSc (Hons) in Building Control with a clear pathway to a long-term career as a Registered Building Inspector and Chartered Building Control Surveyor. You will work as part of a regional team and develop the technical expertise needed to ensure new homes meet NHBC Standards and Building Regulations.
Trainee Technical Building Consultant
Work alongside design teams to assess building plans and materials, ensuring compliance with NHBC Standards. A seven-month structured training and mentoring programme led by NHBC's Training Academy builds technical expertise in construction risk and design. Trainees develop towards professional membership opportunities, with clear progression into consultant and senior consultant roles across increasingly complex building projects.
Trainee Construction Quality Analyst
Join our Construction Quality Services team to review build quality, analyse findings and support builders with improvement plans. Through structured training and mentoring, trainees develop cross-industry knowledge in methods, materials and regulations. The role builds expertise in quality assurance and data analysis, creating a strong pathway into senior quality-focused careers.
About NHBC
We are the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes. Our purpose is to raise standards in house building by championing high-quality homes and protecting homeowners.
We're dedicated to delivering excellent services to support the house-building industry to improve construction quality and provide consumer protection to new home buyers.
Where you'll be based
Our head office is based in Milton Keynes so you'll need to be able to commute here. Working flexibly is part of our commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance and we are always happy to talk about flexible and hybrid working, wherever possible.
Where your career in data and technology begins
This is your chance to make a name for yourself, build your skills and shape the future of housing.
Proper projects. Real impact. A fulfilling future at a market leader.
On an agile, futureproof graduate scheme where no two days are the same, you’ll get hands-on experience across digital security, insight-driven tools and the latest AI technologies.
And our in-house specialists will give you training, mentorship and support with passion to help you get fluent in the language of data.
A career that rewards you
We’re proud to be a modern, family-friendly employer that embraces technology, data and new ways of working. We also look after you with benefits across every aspect of your life, from your physical and mental health to your social and financial wellbeing.
Application process
Apply online
After clicking the apply button, you'll be directed to our online application form. You'll need to answer some questions and attach a copy of your CV.
Get to know us
If successful, you'll be invited to an assessment centre at our Milton Keynes head office.
Assessment and interview
You will be invited to an in-person assessment for half a day, where you will meet a variety of people from different departments and take part in group and individual activities followed by a face-to-face interview.
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