Methods Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Weston-super-Mare is hiring an experienced Project Engineer to join their Methods Team. You will focus on developing practical, efficient, and safe construction methods on a major multi-million pound project. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and experience in large-scale projects. The role offers competitive rewards packages and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Preferably with a construction engineering industry-related Professional membership (e.g., ICE, IStructE, MCIOB).
• Experience working on large construction projects (£100m+).
• Ability to learn software quickly with training.

Responsibilities

• Review and input to the constructability of the permanent design.
• Draw up the structural works execution strategy.
• Develop a preparation schedule for Methods and Plant.

Skills

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Decision Making

Interpersonal Ability

Coordination and negotiation skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office suite

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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. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium Centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, 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 is where you can achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

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. In particular:

• Review and input to the constructability of the permanent design.
• Draw up the structural works execution strategy.
• Develop a preparation schedule for Methods and Plant.
• Participate in technical/price studies for different construction solutions for the structure.
• Set the execution methods (sequencing, operating procedures, phasing, cycles) in line with the Programme and the Quality-Safety-Environment rules.
• Conduct studies regarding site installations and lifting equipment, working closely with the lifting team.
• Determine all plant resources needed for steelwork erection, cladding installation, M&E logistical movements, and safety.
• Monitor and inspect manufacturers of special plant/equipment: consultation, ordering, checking calculation notes and fabrication drawings, acceptance in factory, dummy assembly, packaging.
• Manage the Methods technicians/engineers and draughtsperson.
• Monitor technical risks (Methods) of the project.

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 (£100m+).
• Knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite.
• AutoCAD skills to review or sketch designs preferred—ability to learn software quickly with training.
• Coordination and negotiation skills.
• Technical knowledge and commercially minded.
• Methodical, authoritative, tenacious, responsible.
• Business capabilities include: Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving, Decision Making, Influencing & Negotiation, Interpersonal Ability, Planning & Organising, Technology & Process, Verbal & Written Communication.

Rewards

We are ready to invest in your future with wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit 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'd love to hear from you—especially if you're part of a group underrepresented 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.