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Engineer
Persimmon Homes
Manage external design/engineering consultants for residential projects.
7d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Customer Care
Land Acquisition
Health and Safety
Sustainability
Data Protection/GDPR
Careers/Recruitment
Investor Relations
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Construction
Affordable Housing
Family Homes
Timber Frame Manufacturing
Brickwork
Roofing
Sustainable Communities
Role
What you would be doing
fee negotiation
technical queries
site investigations
layout production
engineering info
consultant briefing
The role of an Engineer is to support a number of housing developments through the delivery of cost effective engineering solutions. The successful candidate must be adaptable, have a strong and consistent management approach to managing external consultants.
- Fee negotiation and appointment of consultants
- Answering Technical queries
- Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy
- Brief and commission site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired
- Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings
- 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 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
What you bring
autocad
hnc
building regs
cdm
project mgmt
communication
We are recruiting for an experienced Engineer to work in our busy Technical Department. As an Engineer you will be an integral part of the Technical team overseeing external Design and Engineering Consultants involved in the project management and administration of all technical and design matters for various residential projects.
- 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
- Must have excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and be able to communicate effectively with both internal departments and external bodies
- You must be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is willing to undertake all necessary training
Why Persimmon Homes?
- Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
- Life Cover & Contributory Pension
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance or Company Car
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Company
Overview
Since 1972
Year Established
Operated consistently as a leading homebuilder in the UK since its founding year.
£3+ Billion
Annual Revenue
Achieved significant financial performance with over £3 billion in reported revenue.
- 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.
- Customer Focused – “Our customers are our first priority… by treating them fairly and with integrity.”
- Value Driven – “Deliver the best value, high quality homes… encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation and cost‑efficiency.”
- Team Work – “We are one team, working in an open and collaborative manner… embrace diversity and new ideas.”
- Social Impact – “Build homes for the future in sustainable communities… leave a legacy that delivers economic, social and environmental value.”
- Excellence Always – “Strive to be excellent in all that we do… build the best value, high quality homes in the most cost‑effi cient manner.”
- Open culture – “Encourages frank and honest discussion… people feel able to be their authentic selves at work.”
- Flexible working – “Culture based on trust… you’ll want to do the right thing, and make the right decisions.”
46.2% Reduction
Scope 1+2 Emissions
Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
22% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Reduction in Scope 3 emissions per m² floor area from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
146,068 Trees
Planted Across Developments
Approximately 146,068 trees planted across developments.
98% Waste
Recycled
98% of operational waste recycled in 2024.
- Netzero carbon homes in use by 2030
- Netzero carbon operations by 2040
- Longterm net zero valuechain target by 2045 (SBTi pathway)
- Maintain NHBC reportable items at 0.26 for year ending 31 Dec 2024
- Achieve 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on all new developments
- Ensure HBF five-star customer satisfaction rating
- Employee training: 15,350 training days delivered
- Average home SAP rating 84 (B EPC)
- Zero-carbon home pilot at Germany Beck, York: ASHP, solar PV, MVHR, wastewater heat recovery, EV charging
- 235 sites served by own timberframe, brick and tile factories in 2024
40% Female Employees
Target Representation
40% of total employees should be female by end of 2025.
32% Managers
Female Representation
Currently, 32% of managers are female, with a target of 45%.
34% Senior Management
Female Representation
34% of senior management are female, nearing the 35% target.
39% Salaried
Female Employees
39% of salaried employees are female, approaching the 45% target.
50 Apprentices
Female Recruitment Target
Targeting 50 female apprentices/technical trainees in construction roles.
- Completed external D&I review in early 2022.
- Established D&I Working Group and Council.
- Formed Employee Panel to inform progress.
- Implemented diversity training across the Group.
- Achieved Living Wage Foundation accreditation.
- Include all employees and subcontractors in Living Wage certification.
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