Barratt Developments, which includes both the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has announced plans to open 14 new sites, creating 2,316 new homes across Scotland during the course of 2022.
The new developments include Craigtoun, St Andrews, Mains Loan in Dundee and Newton Farm and Jackton Hall in South Lanarkshire.
As part of its new build programme, Barratt will also continue to increase its investment in land, after acquiring and securing planning permission for new development at seven new sites in the past six months.
The company's workforce has grown 9% in the past year, with plans to expand further.
It is looking to recruit more apprentices, graduates and ex-armed forces personnel than ever, in order to create more than 50 new jobs in Scotland to add to its 6,500-strong team, which includes both employees and contractors.
Douglas McLeod, regional managing director for Barratt Developments in Scotland, said: “As a business, the development of our talent is very close to our hearts and we want to hear from school leavers interested in apprenticeships, as well graduates and those looking for their next role.
“We are proud to say that many of our leaders responsible for managing and delivering multi-million pound housing developments started out as apprentices.”
Long-term growth plans also include a goal to increase the use of offsite construction methods, while reducing carbon footprint. This will be enabled by further investment in timber frame technology at Selkirk-based Oregon Timber Frame, which Barratt Developments acquired in 2019.
In addition to its core brand, Barratt will also continue to focus on developing the David Wilson Homes business in Scotland, with further expansion planned into the North region at Countesswells, Findrassie and Elgin.
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