Methods Engineer Full Time

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Role

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is recruiting a Methods Engineer to play a key role in shaping how one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects is delivered. This is an opportunity to join a growing technical team and influence construction methodology on a nationally important, complex energy project. The ideal Methods Engineer candidate will :

Support the development of optimised construction solutions from pre‑construction through to early delivery stages

Work collaboratively with site teams, designers and the wider methods engineering team to develop safe, efficient and buildable methodologies

Contribute to method‑led construction sequencing, logistics strategies and temporary works concepts

Apply engineering judgement to integrate temporary and permanent works design

Use digital tools, BIM and modern methods of construction to improve productivity and outcomes

Support cost, programme and carbon assessments linked to construction methodologies

Identify construction risks and help develop practical mitigation strategies

Capture lessons learnt and support the continuous improvement of methods engineering capability across the CWA

What are we looking for?

Experience working on complex or major infrastructure projects, ideally at Site Engineer or Section Engineer level (or equivalent)

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works and logistics planning

Knowledge of project planning, resourcing and safe systems of work, including CDM Regulations

Confidence working within digital models and using modern construction tools and techniques

Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and manage xlqdzyr competing priorities

Clear communication skills with the confidence to challenge conventional approaches constructively

A technically focused engineer keen to develop specialist expertise within a high‑performing alliance environment

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke – which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits