Engineer

3 weeks ago

Witham, United Kingdom Persimmon Homes Full time

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 250 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 for an Adoption Engineer to join the Technical Team. This role typically reports to the Technical Director.


The purpose of the role is to support the Technical team to provide a practical and cost effective adoption engineering service for the regional business. This role involves close liaison with the Local Authority, Highway Authorities, Property Management companies and external consultants.


The role will include:

  • Producing cost effective technical information regarding sewer adoptions (S104, S106) whilst overcoming specific issues and finding efficient solutions for the region to maintain building
  • Liaising closely with the Local Authorities regarding technical information for road adoptions (S38 and S278) and manage this effectively maintaining the companies interest at all times
  • Ensure the processing of all road and sewer adoption agreements are in time and accurate to maintain the regions level of compliance and responsibility
  • To manage the regions bond portfolio/liability and identify where existing bonds can be eradicated in timely manner to reduce risk of overrun charges.
  • Managing the transfer of open spaces, play areas etc to Management Companies is swift and accurate and in line with company policy to enhance and build partnered relationships
  • Ensuring the co-ordination and management of ongoing maintenance issues and remedial works prior to adoption or handover is dealt with professionally and to the highest standards whilst protecting the business interests
  • Over-seeing and managing the Essex regions owned land risk register and ensuring our legal obligations are carried out whilst protecting the business interests.
  • Undertake regular site inspections on completed estates not yet handed over to ensure our overall Health and Safety liabilities are covered.


What we need from you?

  • Ideally HNC/HND qualified (or studying towards) in an Engineering Related Qualification
  • Previous experience as an Adoptions Engineer or with a Highways or Drainage Authority
  • Competent in AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel packages
  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • An eye for detail and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being a committed team player


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

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