Redrow CEO John Tutte has lamented a shortage of bricklayers in the country, warning the skills gap could make the government's housing targets difficult to meet. Tutte acknowledged that building a skilled workforce is difficult in a cyclical industry, but also highlighted an image problem; despite an average salary of £ 60,000 ($ 50,900 ) - up to £ 50,900 in high-demand areas - and annual pay increases of 10% , young adults don't see it as prestigious, said Tutte . Wrethman estimates 10% of the positions at his three upmarket bistros are vacant, and describes marathon three-day sessions trawling LinkedIn for candidates. The company hopes to change that with the recent launch of the UK 's first housebuilding degree at Liverpool John Moores University .
Redrow CEO John Tutte has lamented a shortage of bricklayers in the country, warning the skills gap could make the government's housing targets difficult to meet. Tutte acknowledged that building a skilled workforce is difficult in a cyclical industry, but also highlighted an image problem; despite an average salary of £ 60,000 ($ 50,900 ) - up to £ 50,900 in high-demand areas - and annual pay increases of 10% , young adults don't see it as prestigious, said Tutte . The company hopes to change that with the recent launch of the UK 's first housebuilding degree at Liverpool John Moores University .