Summary:
As per the ‘Building Materials Sector, Talent Trends and Insights’ report by staffing firm Ciel HR, India’s building materials industry is experiencing a strong hiring wave, fuelled by rapid urbanisation, infrastructure push and industrial growth. Recruitment in the sector increased by 30% between Jan 2023 and Jan 2025. With rising disposable incomes likely to further accelerate construction, urban expansion and real estate activity, demand in the building materials space is set to grow. The sector currently employs over 5.5 lakh professionals across India.
Drawing on inputs from 105 companies and 2,763 job postings, the report highlights rising demand for talent skilled in advanced technologies like 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). Companies are actively hiring professionals in material science, sustainability, green certification and lifecycle analysis, signalling a shift towards tech-led and eco-conscious operations. Key in-demand roles include Plant Manager, Production Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Sales Manager, Environment and Sustainability Specialist, Design Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, Quality Control, Structural Engineer and Safety Engineer. Despite the momentum, gender disparity remains a concern, with women comprising just 12% of the workforce, among the lowest in major industries. Hiring is also concentrated in Tier I cities, with 81% of job openings in metros such as Hyderabad (14%), Bengaluru (13%), Delhi NCR (12%), Chennai (8%), Ahmedabad (7%) and Pune (7%), which are expected to remain core hiring centres.
Source: IBEF
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