Methods Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their Methods Team. The role emphasizes developing safe construction methods for a cutting-edge lithium-ion battery facility, requiring an Engineering degree and experience in large projects (£100m+). Strong skills in negotiation, technical knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD are essential. The company offers competitive rewards and values inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working on large construction projects (£100m+).
• Ability to learn software quickly and sketch designs.
• Strong commercial awareness and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review and input to the constructability of permanent design.
• Develop preparation schedules for Methods and Plant.
• Conduct studies on site installations and lifting equipment.

Skills

Coordination skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Degree

construction engineering professional membership

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine, such as Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium Centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, 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 in your career while 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. This discipline offers strong progression opportunities as it grows in the UK.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and inputting to the constructability of the permanent design.
• Drawing up the structural works execution strategy.
• Developing a preparation schedule for Methods and Plant.
• Participating in technical/price studies for different construction solutions.
• Setting execution methods in line with the Programme and safety, quality, and environmental rules.
• Conducting studies on 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 drawings, acceptance in factory, dummy assembly, and packaging.
• Managing Methods technicians/engineers and draughtspersons.
• Monitoring technical risks related to Methods.

Your profile

• Engineering Degree qualified with preferably a construction engineering industry-related professional membership (e.g., ICE, IStructE, MCIOB).
• Experience working on large construction projects (£100m+).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Autocad skills for reviewing or sketching designs, with the ability to learn software quickly.
• Strong coordination and negotiation skills.
• Technical knowledge combined with commercial awareness.
• Methodical, authoritative, tenacious, and responsible.
• Business capabilities including analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, negotiation, interpersonal skills, planning, organization, technology, communication, and writing skills.

Rewards

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

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

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on 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 under-represented group in construction. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of society within our team. As a family-run business with strong values, we aim to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for all members.