Housebuilder Barratt to create 560 jobs with the opening of eight new sites in 2018

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has announced plans to open eight new sites this year in Yorkshire.

The housebuilder is set to deliver more than 1,300 new homes and create 560 new jobs across the region.

The new sites will include homes in Whitby, Brough and Harrogate, and will create jobs in a number of disciplines, from construction trades such as bricklayers, electricians and landscapers through to head office support roles.

In the 2016/17 financial year Barratt Developments supported 680 sub-contractor companies and 410 supplier companies.

In addition, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East will also continue to support the local environments in which it builds. During 2017 alone, more than 73,000 trees or shrubs were planted or retained on developments and 7.8ha of green space was created through public spaces or gardens, equivalent to 308 tennis courts.

Paul Newman, managing director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, said: “We’re delighted to continue contributing to the regional economy through local jobs for local people across our eight new sites.

“We’re committed to investing in and supporting tradesmen across the region and look forward to working with them over the next year to build even more quality homes.

“As well as creating more jobs, the communities in which we build we be supported through our S106 contributions.

“In the 2017 financial year we provided over £14m in local contributions to the areas surrounding our developments, which goes towards facilities such as public open spaces, school and educational facilities, public transport measures, and recreational facilities, as well as many other projects.

“We look forward to continue helping create thriving communities over the next 12 months.”