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Engineer

Persimmon Homes

The Role

Overview

Manage external design consultants and deliver cost-effective engineering solutions for housing projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical support
  • design briefing
  • site investigation
  • regulatory liaison
  • info distribution
  • compliance

Tasks

-Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy -Answering Technical queries -Brief engineering consultants on scope of design, which includes roads sewers private drainage, retaining walls, foundation designs any other substructures below DPC level either private or adopted -Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies and utility undertakers on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land -Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction and Sales departments -Brief and commission site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired -Fee negotiation and appointment of consultants

Requirements

  • autocad
  • hnc
  • regulations
  • residential
  • cdm
  • layouts

What You Bring

-By way of technical experience you will be conversant with current building regulations and CDM you will also have a thorough knowledge of current EA/Water Authority/Highway regulations and adoption agreements -Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a civil engineering or building-related discipline with some residential project experience -You must be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is willing to undertake all necessary training -Must have excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and be able to communicate effectively with both internal departments and external bodies -ssist in the production of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings

Benefits

-Life Cover & Contributory Pension -Hybrid Working -Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more -Competitive salary

The Company

About Persimmon Homes

-Creating large-scale residential communities across the UK. -Committed to high-quality homes and sustainability in the residential sector. -Specializes in affordable homes, luxury developments, and mixed-use residential estates. -Operates through multiple regional offices, delivering homes in both urban and rural settings. -Notable for a customer-centric approach, focusing on design quality and value for money. -Known for delivering homes on time and within budget, establishing a trusted reputation in UK housing.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Construction

Affordable Housing

Family Homes

Timber Frame Manufacturing

Brickwork

Roofing

Sustainable Communities

Design and Planning

Material Supply Chain

Asbestos Project Management

Property Development