Senior Engineer
Persimmon Homes
Senior Engineer overseeing site evaluation, design coordination and consultant management
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bathgate, Scotland, 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
site evaluation
design programme
production coordination
technical procurement
quality control
team management
- Managing the site evaluation process and provide timely provision for economical and viable solutions to technical problems so the project remains within budget and the Build team can maintain the programme
- To agree the delivery programme of design information in accordance with the business development and procurement programmes on time and in accordance with Company standards
- Effective daily management of the consultant team to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro-active and professional manner to enable the Build and Sales departments to fulfil their roles
- Establish and enforce quality and standards in schemes to maintain the good image of the company
- Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group's Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team to promote safety in the way we build projects
- Co-ordinate production information to a written programme to ensure company targets are met for a controlled and cost effective finish to the sites.
- Given proven experience, the role will involve mentoring and training junior members of the team and developing their skills to a sufficient level where they can take on more responsibility and add value to the team.
- Running projects from initial site identification or from Planning Approval Stage you will procure the Technical package and co-ordinate/check and issue information which enables on time site commencement
- Ensure that on occasion when deputising for the Manager the team are allocated tasks, where quality of work will need to be verified to maintain it is completed to a good standard within company guidelines
What you bring
cscs card
smsts
nvq4
driving licence
construction
communication
- Valid Managers CSCS Card is desirable
- SMSTS or SSSTS
- Exceptional communication, organisation and time management skills
- Full UK driving licence required
- A civils, infrastructure, groundworks or possibly more general construction background
- First Aid Certificate would be advantageous
- BTEC or NVQ4 in Site Management
- Health Care
- Life Cover & Contributory Pension
- Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
- Company car/Car allowance
- Competitive salary
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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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