Engineer

Holland & Barrett; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK housebuilder is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their Technical Department. The successful candidate will oversee external design and engineering consultants and deliver cost-effective engineering solutions for various housing developments. A strong understanding of building regulations and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential. Join a reputable company committed to employee development and inclusivity, where your work truly matters.

Benefits

Health Care

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in residential projects preferred.
• Ability to work with external design and engineering consultants.
• Willing to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for land appraisals.
• Brief engineering consultants on design scope including roads and drainage.
• Issue engineering information to relevant departments.

Skills

Conversant with current building regulations

Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD

Effective communication skills

Education

HNC level or equivalent in civil engineering or building-related discipline

Job description

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 Adoptions Engineer, you’ll benefit from:

• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Health Care
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Bonus
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineer to work in our busy Technical Department. As an Engineer you will be an integral part of the Technical team overseeing external Design and Engineering Consultants involved in the project management and administration of all technical and design matters for various residential projects.

The role of an Engineer is to support a number of housing developments through the delivery of cost effective engineering solutions. The successful candidate must be adaptable, have a strong and consistent management approach to managing external consultants.

The role will include:

• Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings
• 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 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
• Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy

What we need from you?

• 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