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
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