Jack Sloss, from Rutherglen, has been appointed construction manager at Persimmon Homes West Scotland, continuing his rapid rise in the housebuilding industry after leaving the Royal Navy.
New Role and Responsibilities
In his new role, Jack is responsible for supporting construction delivery across Persimmon's West Scotland region, which spans from Ayrshire to Lanarkshire. He will work closely with teams on developments, helping deliver energy-efficient homes while maintaining the company's focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Career Journey
Jack's career began as an engineer in the Royal Navy in Portsmouth before he returned to South Lanarkshire and entered construction. He joined Persimmon in 2020 as an assistant site manager, was promoted to contracts manager in 2023, and stepped into his new role in July.
Jack said: "I’m delighted to take on this new role and continue my journey with Persimmon. Coming from a Royal Navy background, I learned the importance of leadership, teamwork and problem solving, and those skills have helped me throughout my career in construction. Since joining Persimmon, I’ve been given fantastic opportunities to grow and develop, and I’m looking forward to supporting our teams across West Scotland as we continue to deliver high-quality homes for our customers."
Company Support
Michael McCarron, construction director at Persimmon Homes West Scotland, added: "Jack’s career journey is a fantastic example of how experience, commitment and the right attitude can help people progress within our business. He has developed into a strong leader with a real understanding of what it takes to successfully deliver developments. We’re delighted to see him step into this role and look forward to the contribution he will continue to make across West Scotland."
Persimmon Homes West Scotland continues to invest in its people, creating opportunities for employees to progress while delivering new homes for communities across the region.
