Methods Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel & mobility support

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is inviting applications for a Methods Lead on the Sizewell C civil works programme in Ipswich. You will lead development of safe, efficient construction methodologies and manage a team of Methods and Digital Engineers, collaborating with design, planning and delivery teams on complex on-site works.

Hybrid working is available, with travel and mobility support options. The role focuses on buildable solutions, RAMS, constructability reviews, and safe-by-design principles within a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in methods engineering or construction engineering on major civil/infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership experience, managing and developing engineering/methods teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and buildability.
• Experience producing detailed method statements, sketches and construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of construction methodologies and sequencing for major civil works.
• Produce and oversee RAMS and constructability documentation.
• Support value engineering and options studies with design/delivery teams.
• Manage a team of Methods Engineers and Digital Engineers on site delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Construction methodologies

Buildability

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

ICE membership advantageous

Tools

CAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Location: Orwell Logistics Park, Ipswich
Hybrid working available | Travel & mobility support options available

TheOpportunity

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes - Sizewell C - a once-in-a-generation clean energy project that will help power over 6 million homes for decades to come.

Working within the Civil Works Alliance (a partnership between Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke), you'll play a key role in developing and delivering construction methodologies across the Main Civil Works programme.

As a Methods Lead, you'll be responsible for leading the development of safe, efficient and buildable construction solutions, supporting both pre-construction and delivery phases. You'll work closely with engineering, design, planning and construction teams to ensure robust methodologies are developed, optimised and successfully implemented on site, while leading and developing a team of Methods Engineers.

What You'll Be Doing?

• Leading the development of construction methodologies and sequencing for major civil engineering works
• Producing and overseeing site construction method statements (RAMS), building on pre-construction methodologies
• Supporting constructability reviews, value engineering and options studies with design and delivery teams
• Leading and managing a team of Methods Engineers and Digital Engineers to support construction delivery
• Championing "Safe by Design" and engineered safety principles across all methodologies
• Working closely with design teams to understand constraints and develop practical, buildable solutions
• Collaborating with planning, commercial, procurement, HSE and construction teams to ensure alignment across project delivery
• Supporting the development of innovative construction techniques, including prefabrication and bespoke solutions
• Engaging with stakeholders across the project to ensure methodologies meet technical, statutory and programme requirements
• Capturing and implementing lessons learned and best practice from comparable major infrastructure projects

What We're Looking For?

• Significant experience in methods engineering, construction engineering or temporary works within major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in a leadership role, managing and developing engineering or methods teams
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and buildability
• Experience producing detailed method statements, sketches and construction methodologies
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete construction, prefabrication techniques and associated temporary works
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within construction
• Experience working collaboratively with design teams, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Proficiency in CAD and experience using 3D modelling tools such as Revit and Navisworks
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE) would be advantageous
• Experience within nuclear or other highly regulated environments would be beneficial, but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Be part of one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects
• Lead the development of construction methodologies on a nationally significant programme
• Work within a collaborative alliance environment alongside industry-leading organisations
• Influence how major civil engineering works are planned and delivered
• Long-term career opportunities within a major programme of works
• Competitive salary, benefits and hybrid working arrangements

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About us:

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.

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