Persimmon Homes East Wales has appointed Nathan Evans as its new Commercial Director Designate.

In the role, Evans will oversee the commercial operations of the accredited five-star developer, including procurement, surveying and estimating. He will also work with the company's directors to set and drive business performance, focusing on build costs, opportunities across current and pipeline schemes, and future land acquisition.

Evans joins Persimmon after eight and a half years at Taylor Wimpey, where he served as a Commercial Manager. He began his career as a trainee quantity surveyor after completing a degree in the field, is based in Cardiff, and has additional experience in local government and accountancy.

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Persimmon currently has active developments across East Wales, including Capel Llanilltern in Cardiff, Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, Twynyrodyn in Merthyr Tydfil, and Llanwern in Newport. The business recently secured planning consent for 172 new homes at Virginia Park in Caerphilly, and also has homes for sale in Leominster and Lydney.

Commenting on his appointment, Nathan said: "I've always loved working within the commercial environment, especially that aspect of a dynamic housebuilding industry.

"So, I'm really pleased to be able to pursue that passion with Persimmon and look forward to helping the business reach its goals as we strive to build much-needed, high-quality homes across East Wales.

"I am enjoying my start with Persimmon and cannot wait to my teeth stuck into our projects and deliver a positive and lasting legacy where we build."

Lee Hawker, Managing Director of Persimmon Homes East Wales, added: "We're very happy to welcome Nathan to Persimmon and are delighted he is able to join the team at an exciting time for the business.

"Persimmon is determined to play its part in addressing the housing crisis in Wales and that means building high-quality homes for local people across the region, and it is great to have people like Nathan joining us as part of that mission."