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.
Our four core values – Excellent, Connected, Human and Progressive – are at the heart of our business and unite us all in a common goal.
Why NHBC?
We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities we work in. Our teams are a diverse mix of cultures, values and behaviours.
We support the communities we work and live in by organising activities and events, working with and fundraising for our charity partners. We also offer matched funding for money raised by our people for their own local causes and every colleague has two paid volunteering days to use each year.
Our employee networks were set up to encourage our people to bring their whole self to work and help to create an inclusive work environment.
A rewarding career
As a modern, family-friendly employer, we embrace technology, data and new ways of working. We also look after you and recognise your hard work.
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, select your preferred business area for your future career with us and attach a copy of your CV.
Get to know us
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited for a screening call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners. We’ll talk through your background, your skills and what you’re looking for, while also giving you the chance to ask questions. If successful you will be invited to a half-day 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.
