Midlands homebuilder named among UK’s best workplaces for women alongside major brands

Award-winning Midlands homebuilder Lioncourt Homes has been named in the UK’s top 20 workplaces for women and as the leading workplace for women in construction for its size.

Lioncourt Homes' all-female land team of Laura Stanway, Land and Planning Coordinator (Left), Rachel Cartwright, Land Director (Middle) and Rachael Bibby, Head of Land and Planning (Right). | Lioncourt Homes

placeholder image — Lioncourt Homes' all-female land team of Laura Stanway, Land and Planning Coordinator (Left), Rachel Cartwright, Land Director (Middle) and Rachael Bibby, Head of Land and Planning (Right). | Lioncourt Homes

This recognition, which places Lioncourt alongside major organisations Hilton, Aviva, and Admiral, is the latest in a run of accolades for the homebuilder, emphasising the culture opportunities and support it has delivered to empower people to thrive in their careers.

For Lioncourt Homes, which this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary, this ranking follows its wider Great Place to Work accreditation, and its industry-specific certification recognising it as one of the best employers in construction.

Rachael Bibby, Head of Land and Planning (Left), Colin Cole, CEO (Middle) and Rachel Cartwright, Land Director (Right). | Lioncourt Homes

This recognition comes at a time when women make up around 14%[1] of the UK’s construction workforce, with that figure falling to just 7% [2]in senior management and board-level roles.

With ambitious housing increasing demand for skills across the sector, attracting, supporting and retaining more women in construction will be an important part of building the workforce needed to deliver the homes of the future.

Lioncourt’s own figures tell a very different story from the industry’s averages. 40% of its workforce is female, rising to 50% across its senior leadership, management, and director roles.

The Best Workplaces for Women list is compiled by Great Place to Work following its Trust Index survey, a comprehensive questionnaire completed by employees, combined with an independent assessment of company culture and practices.

95% of Lioncourt Homes employees said the company is a great place to work, well above the typical rate of 54% for a UK-based business.

Colin Cole, CEO at Lioncourt Homes, said: “To be recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces for Women is something we’re incredibly proud of. It reflects the culture we’ve worked so hard to build over the last 20 years.

“As a business where a huge part of our operation is construction, we’re acutely aware of the issues the sector has faced when it comes to representation, and the stereotype of what a traditional building site looks like.

“We are proud to be leading the charge for women in construction and proving that a successful business can be built on treating everybody, regardless of who they are, fairly and properly, so each and every person feels empowered to make decisions.”

Liz Macklin, HR Manager at Lioncourt Homes, added: “A big reason we attract and retain top female talent within the sector is our inclusive culture, genuine readiness to embrace family-friendly practices, and our acceptance of flexible working patterns, which allows all employees to flourish and develop their careers while maintaining a healthy work life balance.”

The recognition adds to a strong few months for Lioncourt Homes, which was also awarded 5 Star Status from the Home Builders Federation (HBF)’s annual Customer Satisfaction Survey for the 12th consecutive year, upholding exceptional standards on quality, delivery and the customer experience.

To learn more about The Best Workplaces for Women list, please visit https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/best-workplaces/women/2026?size=medium.

To learn more about Lioncourt Homes, please visit www.lioncourthomes.com.