Materially different
Look around. Almost all of what you see involved the design, manufacture and supply of Building Materials. They literally shape the fabric of our world: where we live, work and travel.
Imagine being a part of that.
We’ve hundreds of roles for thousands of people. In fact, Building Materials is a vast, varied and diverse sector in which to build your career.
If you’re looking for a place where you can make a material difference, we’re looking for people like you.
Make a material difference
Help shape the world we live in
6 great reasons
To build your future here
Vital
We’re critical to construction, the built environment, and the homes and communities we all live in.
Varied
Building Materials is a vast and dynamic sector, with thousands
of different roles with hundreds of employers, where your career can
take many paths.
Potential
Build a great future from the ground up, with opportunities to progress from entry level roles to senior management, long-term career paths, competitive salaries and benefits.
Changing
We’re modernising, digitising and decarbonising construction, developing new and better products and accelerating sustainable solutions.
Futureproof
Be part of an industry that always has been and always will be in demand, and which is helping us build a better future for everyone.
Diverse
Join an open, friendly, supportive and welcoming community, with a need for more diverse people and skills to help us serve a wider range of needs.
Explore the world of
Building Materials
Behind every home, building and structure, there’s a story.
It’s the story of the products and materials from which they were made, from foundation to roof.
Because every one of those products and materials has to be designed, developed, produced, financed, checked, stocked, loaded, shipped, imported, distributed, managed, marketed, sold, tracked, delivered, supported, accounted for, advised about and more.
Explore the world of Building Materials and discover the roles that help make better, smarter and more sustainable buildings happen.
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Our sector
What does Building Materials cover?
The Building Materials sector involves the manufacture, import, distribution and sale of building materials and products through builders merchants and plumbing and heating merchants for construction, infrastructure, house building, property and RMI markets.
Employers in the sector make, sell and distribute all the materials needed for building and construction projects including:
- Cement and concrete
- Civils, infrastructure and drainage products
- Bricks, blocks and landscaping
- Timber and wood products
- Insulation and dry lining products
- Plumbing and heating products
- Kitchens and bathrooms
- Painting and decorating
- Roofing products
- Tools, fixings, workwear and PPC
Making a difference
See how we’re shaping the future
The Building Materials sector is a hub of collaboration and innovation. We’re developing inventions and new solutions that are changing the way things get built.
See some of the ways brands in the sector are making a material difference…
Joanne, Sustainability & Product Marketing Manager
Bradfords Building Supplies is helping to build sustainable communities in the South West
Ben, Finance Director
What type of environment suits you?
Meet the employers
The Building Materials sector employs over 200,000 people and employers in the sector turn over around £50 billion per annum. It need LOTS of new and diverse people to help the sector change, grow and improve – chances are, there’s a role here made for you!
Some of the companies in this sector are national and global players; some are small family-run businesses. When deciding on your career, think about the type of environment in which you’ll feel most comfortable.
Let’s take a look at some of the types of businesses and brands at the heart of Building Materials.
Not worked in Building Materials?
We want you too!
The Building Materials sector employs over 200,000 people and employers in the sector turn over around £45 billion per annum. It need LOTS of new and diverse people to help the sector change, grow and improve – chances are, there’s a role here made for you!
