Method Engineer

Framatome; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a Methods Engineer to enhance their engineering team. This role involves coordinating site activities and ensuring that all construction methodologies are effectively implemented. You'll be at the forefront of innovative solutions, working closely with design offices and various stakeholders to ensure compliance and safety. If you have a passion for engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity will allow you to contribute significantly to major projects while developing your career in a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering is essential.
• Strong knowledge of engineering processes and Temporary Work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Design Package installation and liaise with stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain documentation for Construction Work.

Skills

Engineering process knowledge

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Temporary Work knowledge

Technical Drawings interpretation

Technical documentation writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Methods Engineer to join our engineering team.
The Method Engineer is responsible for the preparation and follow-up of all Construction Work in the scope of Framatome Limited. The role is based on site at Hinkley Point C as well as the Office in Avonmouth, United Kingdom.

The role consists of coordinating the Design Package to be installed on site, liaising with the Design Office, the Site, the Client, and other relevant departments of Framatome Limited. The Method Engineer has a primary role in defining the Site Activities methodology (installation and/or erection) and ensuring the required Temporary Works associated are completed and validated prior to Construction Work.
The Method Engineer liaises with the Design Office to ensure the development of the Design Package is suitable for installation.

The Method Engineer is constantly seeking solutions to the problems related to Site Activities, as well as capturing and compiling summaries and lessons learned about the operations conducted.

Preparation and follow-up of Site Activities:

1. Production of documentation that is comprehensive by the relevant stakeholders, enabling the internal approval as well as acceptance by the Customer when applicable.
2. Maintaining an auditable configuration system within the Method Engineer remit of Design and Method; enabling demonstration that the used Site documentation (Risk Assessment Method Statement, Procedures, etc.) and Temporary Work are Fit for Purpose.
3. Liaison and Coordination with relevant stakeholders interfacing with the Methods Engineer in order to get all requirements and specificities prior to Construction Work.
4. Organise presentation and produce/check documentation prior to Site Activities (Method Statement, Temporary Work, Installation procedures/instructions, Installation drawing, etc.)
5. Acting as Temporary Works Coordinator to define and specify the relevant Temporary Work, its category and following its development in support of the Site Activities; more specifically for the Temporary Work requiring design, the Method Engineer must act as a “Product Manager”.
6. Ensuring all contributing stakeholders are given the right level of input for their own production (for instance: Design Engineers producing Temporary Work Design or Site drawings; HSE Advisor supporting RAMS, etc.).

Ensuring Design, HSE, Site requirements are defined, gathered, prioritised, and followed:

1. Maintaining an auditable requirements matrix, gathering all the requirements within the Methods Engineer remit.
2. Ensuring the requirements are prioritised by challenging stakeholders.
3. Tracking and minuting reviews and Lessons Learned as well as contributing to continual improvement within the role and its applicable processes.
4. Involved with Design Activities to incorporate Site related requirements.
5. Development of the Temporary Works associated with the agreed Methodology.
6. Organising and/or participating in HSE Risk Design Reviews.

You are

To be considered, the following attributes are essential:

• Engineering process knowledge and assurance
• Mechanical and Structural Engineering (degree)
• Temporary Work
• Ability to read and interpret Technical Drawings
• Writing technical and non-technical documentation

The following are desirable:

• Eurocode 2 & 3
• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Construction Work in Nuclear (or heavily regulated industry)
• BS 5975: 2019

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Determination – not easily discouraged or put off.
• Passion, enthusiasm, and charisma.
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity.
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges.
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be.

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.

With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

In the UK, we are currently over 300 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development of our UK nuclear service offerings.

Additional information

Level of education (all): Bachelor

Place: United Kingdom, Europe, Hinkley Point C