Project Manager

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?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Construction Team. This role typically reports to the Construction Director/Construction Manager/Contracts Manager.

The purpose of the role is to manage the construction site according to company guidelines and goals ensuring all aspects of the project are in conformity with proposed budgets, timelines and construction and quality standards.

The role will include:

• Manage a large scale construction site, to ensure the development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards.
• Manage, report and cost control the logistics and resources associated with developments, working to regulatory and quality standards and implementing cost saving solutions, to ensure compliance and budgetary targets are met.
• Direct and supervise activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget.
• Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with Group guidelines.
• Ensure materials are called off in a timely manner and checked and stored accordingly in accordance with Group guidelines.
• Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company such as Sales and Customer Care to ensure achievement of targets, for example prompt resolution of customer care issues and timely updates relating to plot progress.
• Ensure compliance of the site workforce and all visitors with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to minimise incidents and accidents.

What we need from you?

• Experience within the house building industry is essential
• Thorough understanding of the NHBC/LABC/Premier standards
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Previous experience managing a construction development site
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A good understanding of Microsoft Package, including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is preferred
• Full UK Driving Licence is required
• Qualified to NVQ Level 7 in Construction Management is preferred

What’s in it for you?

Salary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• Health Care

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, 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