Development Engineer
Job Title: Development Engineer
Location: Great Blakenham, IP6
Why Join Persimmon Homes?
We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders—FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.
When you join us as a Development Engineer, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary & discretionary bonus
- Work for a 5-star rated homebuilder backed by decades of success - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
- Real career progression with support towards internal and external training
- Free parking
- Contributory Pension
- Private healthcare & Life Assurance
- Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
- Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
The Role:
As a Development Engineer, your work will directly impact the success of multi-million-pound residential developments. You’ll oversee external consultants and manage key technical aspects, ensuring cost-effective solutions that drive successful project delivery. Your role will shape the future of major housing projects, delivering quality homes for communities.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Development Engineer or a professional seeking to step into this specialised area within civil engineering.
What you’ll do as a Development Engineer:
- Produce layouts, reports, and working drawings for land appraisals
- Manage site investigations and surveys
- Brief consultants on design scope (roads, sewers, drainage, etc.)
- Liaise with statutory bodies and utility companies
- Coordinate utility infrastructure and diversions
- Provide engineering support to other departments
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
What we’re looking for:
- HNC or equivalent in civil engineering or related field
- Knowledge of building regulations, CDM, and relevant standards
- Strong AutoCAD skills and excellent communication
- A proactive, adaptable approach and a desire for continuous development
Apply today as a Development Engineer and take your career to the next level with Persimmon Homes.
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