New Regional Production Manager for Leading Housebuilder in Wales and the South West

Andy Hill joins home builder from Tilia Homes (formerly Kier Living) where he served as Regional Construction Manager and SHEA.

Andy will be responsible for overseeing the production operations of the six regional businesses that form Persimmon’s Wales and South West division.

This will involve providing strategic support and advice on the division’s construction and health, safety and environment activities from Pembrokeshire to Truro.

He will also be responsible for driving construction performance against construction targets, quality targets and the implementation of group policies and procedures.

Commenting on his new role, Andy said:

“I am delighted to join Persimmon Homes at an exciting time for the business.

“Over the past two years, the business at group, divisional and regional level has made tremendous progress, which, in addition to attracting me to the business, was demonstrated in its recent five-star HBF quality rating.

“The construction-related orientation of the position was incredibly appealing and will allow for strategic thinking and a focused focus on the most enjoyable part of the industry – building new homes that our customers can rely on and at an affordable price.

“I look forward to working with the Regional Chairman and the six Managing Directors of Wales and the South West Region to ensure that we maintain our upward trajectory and make improvements where possible to our delivery. operational.”

Andy has over 25 years experience in the construction industry having entered the industry at the age of 16 and completed a roofing apprenticeship, before working in traditional and commercial roofing and lifting steeples.

His successful stint in the family business in the Midlands then saw him progress into site management. First as Assistant Site Manager at McLean Homes, then as Site Manager at Westbury Homes, which was later acquired by Persimmon in 2006.

He worked for the company for almost two years before entering the field of project management, working on projects including the construction of a number of PFI hospitals, MOD projects and major new prisons. .

Over the past decade, he has worked for Barratt Homes, Countryside and Kier Living in senior construction positions.

Welcoming Andy to the post, Persimmon’s chairman for Wales and the South West, Liam Scott, said:

“Andy has significant experience working for major home builders, and bringing someone of his caliber to Persimmon is a real boost for the company.

“Our regional teams across Wales and the South West will benefit from his expertise and guidance, as we seek to build on the vast improvements we have made across the division in recent years.

“This appointment will serve to reinforce our continued construction of good quality, affordable homes for local people, and our delivery of a positive legacy in the local communities where we build.

“We are delighted to have Andy on board as we strive to become Britain’s leading homebuilder, with quality and customer service at the heart of our concerns.”