Development Engineer

Job Description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 15,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

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.

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 and have a strong and consistent management approach to managing external consultants.

The role will include:

1. Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals and required working drawings.
2. Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys, and other assessment reports on land acquired.
3. Brief engineering consultants on scope of design, which includes roads, sewers, private drainage, retaining walls, external levels, foundation designs, and any other substructures below DPC level either private or adopted.
4. Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies and utility undertakers on environmental, drainage, highways, and other engineering issues when appraising land.
5. Co-ordinate and procure the provision of utility infrastructure and utility diversions.
6. Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction, and Sales departments.
7. Negotiate and appoint consultants.
8. Answer Technical queries.
9. Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy.

What we need from you?

1. Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a civil engineering or building-related discipline with some residential project experience.
2. 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.
3. Must have excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and be able to communicate effectively with both internal departments and external bodies.
4. You must be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is willing to undertake all necessary training.

What’s in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package:

1. Salary competitive (DOE).
2. Contributory pension.
3. Life cover.
4. Healthcare.
5. Bonus.

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff on completion of probation to apply for home working up to 2 days per week.

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction, and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of.

If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction.

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

If you have any questions about the job or application process, please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com.