Assistant Engineer

Persimmon Homes; Great Blakenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support housing developments through cost-effective engineering solutions. The role includes responsibilities like producing layouts, engaging with engineering consultants, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Applicants should ideally hold an HNC in a related field and possess solid project experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Car or Car Allowance

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current building regulations and adoption agreements.
• Experience in residential projects desired.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing layouts and technical reports for land appraisals.
• Brief engineering consultants on design scope, including roads and drainage.
• Comply with the Group's Health, Safety, and Environment Policy.

Skills

Communication

AutoCAD

Education

HNC level in civil engineering or building-related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Engineer

Location: Great Blakenham, IP6

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an Assistant Engineer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, We Don't Just Build Homes — We Build Careers. When You Join Us As an Assistant Engineer, You'll Benefit From:

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• 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?

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for land appraisals and required working drawings
• Assist in briefing and commissioning site investigations, topographical surveys, and other assessment reports on land acquired
• Brief engineering consultants on scope of design, including roads, sewers, private drainage, retaining walls, foundation designs, and other substructures below DPC level, either private or adopted
• Assist in 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
• Assist in fee negotiations and appointment of consultants
• Answer 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
• Knowledge of current building regulations, CDM, EA/LLFA/Water Authority/Highway regulations, and adoption agreements
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and effective communication skills with internal departments and external bodies
• An enthusiastic and hardworking individual willing to undertake all necessary training

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