The firm, which specialises in building quality affordable homes, is seeking up to 40 white collar roles and up to 30 tradespeople and labourers.

The positions range from admin support to site managers as well as commercial staff including surveyors and estimators. The trades and labour recruitment will be on site developments across Scotland.

Managing director Janice Russell said: “We are delighted to be providing fantastic employment opportunities, from apprenticeships to managerial positions. This is largely due to increased workload and excellent relationships with clients, but importantly we have been seen a lot of internal career progression, resulting in backfill vacancies where we have promoted in the last 24 months.

“The current recruitment drive is in addition to our supply chain or group companies (Tod and ABN) where there will also be further growth.”

The recruitment is for sites in East Lothian, Dundee, Dumfries & Galloway, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, Falkirk and Stirlingshire.

Dalry-based McTaggart Construction was recently named Scottish Apprentice Employer of the Year in the Skills Development Scotland 2023 awards and Business of the Year in the prestigious Scottish Women’s Awards 2023.

Labourer Conor Pruden, 25, said: “I joined McTaggart on a Kickstarter placement and at the end I was promoted to general labourer. Knowing I’ve got a stable job with lots of sites coming up locally has made a big difference to me personally.

“It’s given me that reliability of work, more financial freedom and I don’t need to worry about my bills or what I’m earning week to week. I’ve even been able to afford a new car to get me to and from work. I really like working here and being part of the team.”

Site manager Allan Russell, 33, said: “I was fortunate to get a 4-year apprenticeship in plastering/tiling and then work on some of McTaggart’s flagship developments. The company put a great level of trust in me at such a young age which gave me the confidence and belief to go forward and become the tradesman that I am. I’ve been here 17 years now and was recently promoted from assistant to site manager.

“Playing a small part in positively helping communities and bringing young people into construction has been so rewarding and makes you proud to be part of a company that has such great values.”

McTaggart Construction’s recently appointed CSR manager Ross Hammell said: “As well as recruiting our own staff, we are actively working with local suppliers and contractors on each of our developments and providing them with opportunities to grow their businesses.

“Having a strong local supply chain and procurement not only provides best value for money but ensures that social housing has the potential to positively impact lives beyond the bricks and mortar.”

McTaggart Construction managing director Janice Russell added: “Building more high-quality homes offers abundant opportunities for partnerships, workforce development and a sustainable supply chain. We aim to make a lasting, positive impact on communities, individuals and the environment.”