He is taking over this role at the housebuilder’s Telford office and will oversee a team of 102 operating throughout Shropshire, South Staffordshire and the Black Country.

Joe is returning to Persimmon after last working for the group in 2018 as head of technical at its South Midlands office.

He rejoins from Vistry where he was managing director since 2021.

Joe began his career in 2002 as a management trainee at Taylor Wimpey.

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“Joe is known and well-respected throughout the industry and we are delighted he has returned to Persimmon to take over the helm at our West Midlands business,” said Stephen Cleverley, regional chair at Persimmon.

Joe added: “I am delighted to be returning to Persimmon Homes and looking forward to running the West Midlands business.

“I’m incredibly people-orientated and my aim is to build a high performing team with a strong positive culture whilst delivering our financial metrics.”