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25/09/2026

Persimmon Names Phil Keegan As West Midlands Construction Director

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Persimmon Homes West Midlands has appointed Phil Keegan as its new Construction Director, bringing more than two decades of industry experience to the role.

Keegan began his construction career as a carpenter in 2005. He progressed to Assistant Site Manager in 2011 and became a Production Manager in 2018 at Taylor Wimpey.

Before joining Persimmon, he spent more than two and a half years as a Contracts Manager at Bloor Homes, leading construction teams and overseeing the delivery of new-build homes.

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In his new position, Keegan will head the construction team across the West Midlands business, working with colleagues, subcontractors and supply chain partners to support the delivery of new homes and maintain high standards across the region's developments.

Phil Keegan, Construction Director at Persimmon Homes West Midlands, commented: "I am delighted to be joining Persimmon Homes West Midlands and taking on this new challenge. I am looking forward to working with the team, building on the strong foundations already in place and continuing to deliver high-quality homes for customers across the region."

Joe Turner, Persimmon Homes West Midlands Managing Director, added: "We are delighted to welcome Phil to Persimmon Homes West Midlands. His extensive construction expertise will play a key role in helping us deliver high-quality homes and ensuring our customers continue to receive the excellent standards, care and service they expect."

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