Methods Engineer

Methods Engineer – Pre-Construction

Location: London/Ipswich (with site visits to Suffolk as required)

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Methods Engineer to support the successful delivery of the Sizewell C Project.

CWA, appointed by the Sizewell C client, brings together three leading delivery contractors — Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty — to deliver the civils scope including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling.

We are seeking a Methods Engineer to support the development of optimised construction solutions during preconstruction, bid and early delivery stages. This newly formed and growing team within Technical Services offers excellent opportunities for professional development and technical growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction design and methods development into construction delivery
• Contribute to methodology solutions aligned with design development and site constraints
• Assist in developing construction sequencing following Method-led Construction principles
• Support integration of temporary and permanent works design
• Develop logistics strategies and concept temporary works schemes
• Coordinate with discipline specialists across in-house and external supply chain teams
• Support development of cost and carbon estimates for works packages
• Prepare detailed schedules for construction methodology options
• Promote and support the adoption of modern methods of construction
• Identify risks and assist with mitigation planning
• Record lessons learned and capture knowledge for future projects
• Assist with training resources for the Methods Engineering Team and wider project teams
• Use BIM and digital tools to enhance preconstruction and delivery outputs
• Provide reinforcement detailing and constructability support, with focus on prefabrication and productivity

What skills & experience are we looking for?

Essential:

• Previous project experience in complex/major project environments at Site Engineer or Section Engineer level (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and modern methods of construction
• Previous experience in reinforcement detailing analysis and optimisation
• Understanding of project planning and resourcing requirements
• Awareness of CDM Regulations and safe systems of work
• Comfortable working with digital models and BIM tools
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with deadline-driven outputs

Desirable:

• Progressing towards professional accreditation in Civil Engineering (Incorporated/Chartered)
• Experience working across multiple projects
• Confidence to challenge traditional construction approaches

Why SZC?

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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