Housing

A house building recruitment agency you can trust

Part of Linear’s Construction & Property team, our housing recruitment specialists have been connecting experienced professionals with leading housing employers since 2001. Our focus is on the three following areas of house building:

• Private New Build Housing — housing built for sale on the open market
• Social & Affordable Housing — new homes delivered for social/affordable rent or other affordable tenures
• Housing Refurbishment & Maintenance — renovation, retrofit, improvement and maintenance of existing housing stock

We’ve worked closely with national and regional house builders, both small and large, sourcing the best talent for a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, connecting skilled professionals with the best opportunities.

Whether you're looking to take your next career step or strengthen your workforce, contact our team today and discover a better way to recruit.

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Find the best talent for your latest housing project: Why trust Linear as your social housing recruitment partner?

• Vastly experienced

We’ve been forging valuable partnerships between candidates & employers for over 25 years. We only put candidates forward for the right opportunities for them, increasing our value through a mutually beneficial approach.

• Committed to candidate development

We endeavour to support our candidates in their career progression, from CV writing & interview tips to connecting them with the right opportunities that help them to make invaluable industry contacts.

• We cover the whole build cycle

From architecture & design, surveying and materials sourcing, through to site and project management. Linear’s Housing recruitment service covers all aspects of the housebuilding process, including filling roles at short notice.

• Priority access to new social housing roles

Linear often receives early access to housing jobs before they reach the open market, putting our candidates one step ahead of the competition. Including fixed-term contracts, temporary placements and permanent positions at all levels.

• We're specialists in our field

We concentrate on what we know. We pride ourselves on our reputation and delivering value, and that means sticking to what we do best. Our contacts and relationships within the construction industry are unparalleled, giving your business a priceless advantage.

• Always compliant, always ethical

We’re meticulous in ensuring everything we do is above board and industry-compliant. We’ll only place candidates if we’re satisfied they can fulfil the duties of their role safely and legally, and that they hold any relevant qualifications or documentation.

Housing Disciplines We Work Across

We’ve partnered with reputable home construction companies and sourced candidates for a wide range of projects in the North of England and beyond. Our previous projects have spanned all aspects of housing development, from supporting regional smaller house builders to partnering with national organisations. 
From entry-level positions to experienced candidates, we’ve recruited builders, decorators, site managers, electricians and many other roles for private new build housing, social and affordable housing and housing refurbishment and maintenance programmes.

Whatever you need to complete your workforce, we connect our clients with the very best candidates.

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