Highlights

INCLUSIVITY

Inclusivity

96%

FAMILY_FRIENDLY

Family friendly

95%

OVER_50_FRIENDLY

Age inclusive

89%

NHBC

Insurance
Construction
Sustainability

The UK's leading provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes.

Insurance
Construction
Sustainability

NHBC is the UK's leading provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes.

Established in 1936 to tackle the sub-standard building practices seen in the inter-war years, NHBC is still recognised and trusted throughout the house-building industry today.

Our purpose is to raise standards in house building by championing high-quality homes and protecting homeowners. We do this through training and quality services and by assessing, inspecting and directly insuring new homes registered with us.

The organisation employs over 1,300 people across the UK including building inspectors, surveyors, engineers, energy assessors, health and safety, training, registration, customer service and claims colleagues, who deliver our key services to builder customers and to homeowners who have a Buildmark warranty and insurance policy.

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What NHBC offers their employees

83%

Flexibility

83% of NHBC employees say they can work flexibly.

Hybrid working (with some weekly office time)

A little flexibility in start and finish times

Approach to inclusion

At NHBC we are not only working hard to reflect the communities we serve but also to ensure everyone can bring their whole self to work.

But what does bringing your whole self to work mean? For us it is a commitment to create a work environment that is safe and enjoyable for all, where everyone feels able to contribute and achieve their full potential.

This means that we are and will remain committed to promoting and encouraging diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

We actively support diversity, equity and inclusion across the business through our Be Me:
Networks and NHBC Circles. These groups are open to all colleagues and run events throughout the year that everyone is welcome to join either virtually or in person. We encourage everyone to attend these events and take the opportunity to find out more about each other, our experiences and learn more about important issues.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion, the range of perspectives it offers and how it supports the growth of our organisation, enabling us to better serve our customers, consumers and colleagues.

Flexible working at NHBC

At NHBC we are proud to support flexible working.

We achieve this thanks to great managers who trust and support their teams to achieve their goals. Through flexibility, autonomy and clear communication we are able to support colleagues across the UK performing a wide range of roles remotely, from our offices and out on sites.

We are a modern, lifestyle and family friendly employer who are investing in technology,
data and new ways of working. We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on this journey.

Our aim is to create an environment where you can do a great job. Depending on the role we cannot promise we will be able to offer you exactly what you want, but we encourage you to talk to us about how, where and when you work best if you choose to apply for a job with us.

What Employees like about NHBC
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Culture

Excellent in team support. Very progressive and professional culture within the company. A respected company that I am proud to work for.

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People & Community

The people I work with are supportive and helpful. I have a great team, but I also feel on the whole NHBC is very supportive and generally every department is willing to go the extra mile.

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Working Environment

A truly flexible and supportive company with great benefits. Everyone is respectful and friendly.

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Inclusion

NHBC is an excellent workplace. It is very supportive and inclusive. Although I am early in my career with the company, I already feel that I will have a long career with NHBC.

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Purpose

I have moved around a lot in my career, moving once every 2-3 years. NHBC is the first place I can see myself staying much longer. It is a fantastic place to work.

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Inclusion

NHBC is evolving progressively and I find that NHBC is open to changes and listening to the voices of the 'little people'. You feel like you have a voice.

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People & Community

People in NHBC generally have positive and "can do" attitudes, which helps no-end when collaborating across teams.

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Growth & Learning

NHBC is a varied and fairly unique business built on its people and its long history. People stay at NHBC as there is the opportunity to move into different roles and develop your skills and knowledge and progress your career by working in different parts of the business.

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Salary & Reward

The values around family really stand out at NHBC, they are extremely value driven and its a great place to work! The structure around bonus and rewards and extremely well structured compared to other firms I have worked for and very transparent. I see myself at NHBC for a long time!

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Benefits

It's easy to take for granted just how lucky we are at NHBC. It's only when looking at other companies and salaries that I reflect on how ahead of the game we are as a business. I would truly struggle to get these benefits elsewhere in addition to a very good work/life balance.

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Culture

NHBC is a lovely company to work for. Very supportive, inclusive, cheerleading and just an all round nice place to be. Certainly the best company I have ever worked for. Highly recommended.

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Salary & Reward

I like the flexibility and the salary and bonuses are good.

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Working Environment

The flexible working & maternity / paternity packages are great for growing / young families.

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Working Environment

Work life balance is amazing.

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People & Community

I love how friendly everybody is. Work in one department but have questions for others and everyone helps with a genuine smile. Everybody is happy and willing to assist. It really is a caring family.

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Growth & Learning

The company offers lots of opportunities to support, improve existing skills, and develop new skills. There is a wealth of experience and knowledge within the organisation. Everyone is happy to share their knowledge or ask for support.

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Culture

I think NHBC is a great place to work. I am supported and challenged

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Inclusion

Everyone is friendly and pleasant to work. It is a inclusive environment and I do look forward to work.

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People & Community

Everyone who I have worked with at NHBC are kind, caring and supportive. NHBC are always keen to help their employees to continue to learn

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Culture

I have worked at NHBC for over twenty-five years. That is a testament to the conditions NHBC creates to provide a workplace that I have committed to for this duration.

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People & Community

There are some truly amazing people working here, I have been inspired by some, as well as making some good friends. The network of support is great, there is something for every one. If you work hard my experience is that this is recognised and rewarded.

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Growth & Learning

The opportunities to increase your skill set and qualifications are fantastic.

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Culture

My career at NHBC has been long. I have found the working environment to be honest, fulfilling and rewarding. Every day brings its own challenges which I am encouraged to meet and get help with.

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Inclusion

NHBC is an inclusive company with a strong set of core values. Its culture has clear top down line of sight and it runs right through the company. There are opportunities for growth and the support and training is second to none.

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Growth & Learning

Very people oriented, great development and career progression opportunities, just a great place to work

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Purpose

NHBC is full of committed, passionate people motivated by our purpose (mission), working to make a real difference to the quality of house building in the UK.

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Culture

It's a genuinely lovely place to work

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People & Community

Our team is all about enjoying the journey together. We cheer each other on and have each other’s backs, making our workplace feel like a second home. We love our diverse mix of people and believe that everyone’s unique perspective makes us stronger. Plus, we take wellbeing seriously with lots of cool options to stay healthy and happy. Whether it’s wellness programs, flexible hours, mindfulness sessions, or fun team activities, we’ve got plenty of ways to keep everyone feeling great and thriving.

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Inclusion

Working at NHBC is genuinely rewarding because you’re part of something that really matters, helping protect homeowners and improve standards across the housing industry. The culture here is all about working together, supporting each other, and embracing new ideas to make a difference. Diversity is truly valued, and everyone’s unique perspectives are celebrated, making it a place where you can be yourself. It’s a workplace where your efforts are appreciated, your development is encouraged, and you feel proud of the impact you’re making every day.

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People & Community

Never before have I worked in a business where everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and good at their jobs! Always keen for people to be promoted within and encouragement is given to do so. There are a lot of people who have cross departmental experience and 20+ years of service to NHBC.

Accreditations
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Disability Confident

2023
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Armed Forces Covenant Silver

2022
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Disability Confident Employer

2025

Awards & Achievements

1st – Diversity and Inclusion

1st – Diversity and Inclusion

Flexa awards 2025
Family Friendly

Family Friendly

Flexa awards 2025
Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2025
Mission Driven

Mission Driven

Flexa awards 2025
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Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering

2024
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Race Equality Matters Bronze Trailblazer

2024
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Stonewall Silver Award

2024
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Talent Inclusion & Diversity Silver Award

2024

Working at NHBC

Company employees:

1400

Gender diversity (m:f):

66:34

Hiring in countries

United Kingdom

Office Locations

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Employee benefits

  • Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
  • Enhanced paternity leave – 3-months full pay
  • Adoption leave
  • Shared parental leave
  • Family health insurance
  • Faith rooms
  • Meditation space
  • Annual bonus
  • Enhanced pension match/contribution – Up to 10.5%
  • Referral bonus – £500
  • Employee discounts
  • In house training
  • L&D budget
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Further education support
  • Lunch and learns
  • Buy or sell annual leave – 5 days (buy)
  • 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Accrued annual leave – Up to 5 days
  • Optional unpaid leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site catering
  • Compassionate leave
  • Mental health platform access – Aviva Wellbeing & Wisdom app
  • Health insurance
  • Private GP service
  • Mental health first aiders
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Eye Care Support
  • Pregnancy support
  • Fertility treatment leave
  • Complimentary Medical Services
  • Dental coverage
  • Health assessment
  • Gym membership
  • On-site wellness room
  • Cinema discounts
  • Emergency leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • Bike parking
  • Salary sacrifice
  • Life assurance
  • Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
  • Company car
  • Charity donation scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Tree planting
  • Mentoring
  • Volunteer days
  • Study support
  • Learning platform
  • Teambuilding days
  • Personal development days

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