Methods Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to focus on developing construction methods for a major £800 million lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will hold an engineering degree and possess experience in large projects. Strong coordination and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. This role offers excellent progression opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree qualified, preferably with a construction-related professional membership.
• Experience on projects worth £100 million or more.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the methods team in developing construction strategies.
• Review permanent design constructability.
• Develop preparation schedules for Methods and Plant.
• Conduct site installation studies and lifting equipment assessments.

Skills

Construction engineering principles

Coordination skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

AutoCAD

Job description

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We're hiring an experienced construction professional to join our Methods Team on a major new contract with Sir Robert McAlpine, delivering a cutting-edge £800 million + 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility.

The Methods Team is a dedicated pre-construction function vital in reducing safety, construction, and commercial risks.

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine, including Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium Centre, Birmingham's Bullring, and London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business offers opportunities to achieve more from your career, proudly building Britain's future heritage.

The Pre-Construction Buildability – Project Engineer role

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Project Engineer will focus on developing practical, efficient, and safe construction methods. As a growing discipline in the UK, it offers strong progression opportunities.

You'll be responsible for supporting the ‘methods' team, including:

• Reviewing and providing input on the constructability of the permanent design.
• Drawing up the structural works execution strategy.
• Developing a preparation schedule for Methods and Plant.
• Participating in technical and price studies for different construction solutions.
• Setting execution methods (sequencing, operating procedures, phasing, cycles) aligned with the Programme and safety, quality, and environmental rules.
• Conducting studies regarding site installations and lifting equipment, working closely with the lifting team.
• Determining plant resources needed for steelwork erection, cladding installation, M&E logistical movements, and safety.
• Monitoring and inspecting manufacturers of special plant/equipment, including consultation, ordering, checking calculations and fabrication drawings, factory acceptance, dummy assembly, and packaging.
• Managing Methods technicians, engineers, and draughtspersons.
• Monitoring technical risk studies related to Methods.

Your profile

• Engineering Degree qualified, preferably with a construction engineering industry-related professional membership (e.g., ICE, IStructE, MCIOB).
• Experience working on large construction projects (£100 million+).
• Knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite.
• AutoCAD skills to review or sketch designs are preferred, but the ability to learn software quickly with training is acceptable.
• Strong coordination and negotiation skills.
• Technical knowledge combined with a commercial mindset.
• Methodical, authoritative, tenacious, and responsible.
• Business capabilities including analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, negotiation, interpersonal skills, planning, organizing, technology, process understanding, and communication skills.

Rewards

We are ready to invest in your future with wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities.

Join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you're part of an underrepresented group in construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to reflect the diversity of society. As a family-run business with strong values, we aim to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for all team members.