At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to design and oversee engineering projects in residential construction.
- Company: Persimmon Homes, a leading UK housebuilder with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £22 an hour, enjoy hybrid working, and receive healthcare benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for training and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in building quality homes while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: HNC level in civil engineering or related field, with residential project experience.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 46000 £ per year.
Location: York, YO19
Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an Engineer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.
Why 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. At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers.
When you join us as an Engineer, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus
- Hybrid Working
- 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
- Healthcare
- Life Cover
Responsibilities include:
- Brief and commission site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired
- Brief engineering consultants on scope of design, which includes roads, sewers, private drainage, retaining walls, foundation designs, and any other substructures below DPC level either private or adopted
- Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies and utility undertakers on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land
- Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction and Sales departments
- Fee negotiation and appointment of consultants
- Answering Technical queries
- Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy
What experience do I need?
- Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a civil engineering or building-related discipline with some residential project experience
- 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
- Must have excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and be able to communicate effectively with both internal departments and external bodies
- You must be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is willing to undertake all necessary training
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At Persimmon Homes, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions your career growth and celebrates your achievements. Located in York, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while offering competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and life cover. Join us to not only build quality homes but also a fulfilling career in one of the UK's leading housebuilders.
