Adoptions Engineer

Persimmon Homes

The Role

Overview

Support engineering team with cost‑effective sewer and road adoption services

Key Responsibilities

  • maintenance mgmt
  • space transfer
  • sewer adoption
  • road adoption
  • authority liaison
  • engineering support

Tasks

The purpose of the role is to support the Engineering team to provide a practical and cost effective adoption engineering service for the regional business. This role involves close liaison with the Local Authority, Highway Authorities, Property Management companies and external consultants. -Ensuring the co-ordination and management of ongoing maintenance issues and remedial works prior to adoption or handover is dealt with professionally and to the highest standards whilst protecting the business interests -Managing the transfer of open spaces, play areas etc to Management Companies is swift and accurate and in line with company policy to enhance and build partnered relationships -Producing cost effective technical information regarding sewer adoptions (S104, S106) whilst overcoming specific issues and finding efficient solutions for the region to maintain building -Ensure the processing of all road and sewer adoption agreements are in time and accurate to maintain the regions level of compliance and responsibility -On occasion to deputise for the Senior Adoptions Engineer to provide support and assistance to the team -Liaising closely with the Local Authorities regarding technical information for road adoptions (S38 and S278) and manage this effectively maintain the companies interest at all times

Requirements

  • autocad
  • outlook
  • excel
  • hnc/hnd
  • communication
  • detail

What You Bring

-An eye for detail and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being a committed team player -Ideally HNC/HND qualified (or studying towards) in an Engineering Related Qualification -Demonstrate good communication skills -Previous experience as an Adoptions Engineer or with a Highways or Drainage Authority -Competent in AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel packages

Benefits

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an Adoptions Engineer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? -Life Cover & Contributory Pension -Company car/Car allowance -Health Care -Competitive salary -Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more

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