Leading housebuilder reveals plans for 150 jobs in Tayside

150 jobs are to be created across Tayside as a leading housebuilder reveals its plans to invest £120 million over the next five years.

Stewart Milne Homes is looking to build 350 new houses at sites in Arbroath, Ballumbie and Blairgowrie.

The company is holding a recruitment event at the Double Tree Hilton in Dundee on Thursday.

Commercial manager at Stewart Milne Homes, Neil McKenzie said: “This investment and subsequent employment opportunities will have a positive impact on the local economy.

"Despite the V&A-led city regeneration and the Tay Cities Deal, the region has been dealt harsh blows recently with the anticipated closures of well-known businesses and subsequent job losses.

“We’re confident that our plans for these three developments will provide attractive employment in the region’s construction industry, with a mix of roles available both directly with Stewart Milne Homes and also through sub-contractors."

The drop-in event is aimed at prospective employees as well as potential sub-contractors and will map out the opportunities available at the three sites.

Mr McKenzie added: “Whilst Stewart Milne Homes continues to increase the amount of people we have on ‘our books’ – we are equally keen to partner with local sub-contractors.

"We’ve invested heavily in establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with our sub-contractors, whereby they benefit from attractive terms and conditions as well as from our award-winning approach to health and safety, quality craftsmanship and apprenticeships.”

Stewart Milne Homes construction director, Neil Thomson said: “These roles are vital in creating high quality homes in great locations where people want to live.

"For many sub-contractors, this could be their first experience of large-scale projects.

"As a result, we hope to help them grow and develop through a shared passion for delivering excellence in the product, in health and safety and in training.”