Methods Manager

JR United Kingdom; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their Methods Team. This role involves developing practical construction methods for a major lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. Candidates should have an engineering degree and experience with large projects. The company offers performance-related progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working on large construction projects (£100 million+).
• Ability to learn software quickly with training.
• Methodical, authoritative, tenacious, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Review and input into the constructability of the permanent design.
• Develop the structural works execution strategy.
• Monitor and inspect manufacturers of special plant/equipment.

Skills

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Decision Making

Coordination and negotiation skills

Technical knowledge

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

Engineering Degree qualified

Member of a construction engineering industry professional body (e.g., ICE, IStructE, MCIOB)

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 that's vital in reducing safety, construction, and commercial risks.

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 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 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 into the constructability of the permanent design.
• Develop the structural works execution strategy.
• Create 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 and preferably a member of a construction engineering industry professional body (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 preferred—ability to learn software quickly with training.
• Coordination and negotiation skills.
• Technical knowledge and commercially minded.
• Methodical, authoritative, tenacious, and 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 and offer 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 encourage you to apply, 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.