Site Engineer

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 10,000 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 Site Engineer to work with both our Technical and Construction teams. As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of residential developments. Working closely between the technical and site teams, you will oversee engineering functions on-site, ensuring that works are compliant with design specifications and regulatory standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a reputable developer and to develop your career in a supportive, professional environment.

The role will include:

• Oversee day-to-day engineering and technical operations on the construction sites.
• Be able to set out roads, sewers & housing, carry out as built surveys
• Conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure construction aligns with approved drawings, and specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, liaising with the technical team, surveyors, and subcontractors as required.
• Maintain accurate records, and report progress to the Technical & Construction directors
• Provide engineering support to the site teams and advise on technical specifications and standards.
• Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy
• Build positive relationships with contractors, suppliers, and on-site staff to promote collaboration and efficiency

What we need from you?

• Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a civil engineering with some residential project experience
• By way of technical experience you will be conversant with current regulations and CDM you will also have knowledge of current Scottish Water & Local Authority regulations
• You must be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is willing to undertake all necessary training
• Current CSCS card

What’s in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Contributory pension
• Life cover
• Healthcare
• Bonus

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.

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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, diversity and inclusion 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