Methods Engineer - Enabling and Earthworks / Precon - Sizewell - Suffolk Site based

Sizewell C Company; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C Company in Suffolk is seeking a Methods Engineer to develop safe, efficient construction methodologies for the Sizewell C project. You will produce methodology studies, construction sequences, temporary works interfaces, logistics solutions and technical proposals to support planning and execution.

Collaborating with engineering, construction, commercial and planning teams, you will ensure approaches meet project requirements, safety standards and program constraints.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• Professional membership desirable (ICE, APM, CIOB or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, efficient construction methodologies for enabling and earthworks.
• Produce methodology studies, construction sequences, temporary works interfaces, and logistics solutions.
• Create technical proposals to support project planning and execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, commercial and planning teams to align with project requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Techniques

CDM Regulations

Project Planning

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Methods Engineer - Enabling and Earthworks / Precon - Sizewell - Suffolk Site based

Methods Engineer - Enabling and Earthworks / Precon - Sizewell - Suffolk Site based Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.This role will be within theEnabling and Earthwork Section.

What will you do?

The Methods Engineer will support the Enabling and Earthworks Pre‑Construction team in developing safe, efficient, and deliverable construction methodologies for the Sizewell C project. The role is responsible for producing methodology studies, construction sequences, temporary works interfaces, logistics solutions, and technical proposals that support successful project planning and execution.

Working closely with engineering, construction, commercial, planning, and temporary works teams, the Methods Engineer will ensure that proposed construction approaches align with project requirements, programme constraints, safety standards, and operational objectives.

What are we looking for?

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Ensure all methodologies are developed in accordance with CDM Regulations
• SZC Project requirements
• CWA Management System
• Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Promote Best Practice and a proactive safety culture through all planning and methodology activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership of a recognised institution (ICE, APM, CIOB, or equivalent) desirable

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.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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