Methods Engineer
CWA
What will you do?
The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is recruiting a Methods Engineer to play a key role in shaping how one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects is delivered. This is an opportunity to join a growing technical team and influence construction methodology on a nationally important, complex energy project. The ideal Methods Engineer candidate will :- Support the development of optimised construction solutions from pre‑construction through to early delivery stages
- Work collaboratively with site teams, designers and the wider methods engineering team to develop safe, efficient and buildable methodologies
- Contribute to method‑led construction sequencing, logistics strategies and temporary works concepts
- Apply engineering judgement to integrate temporary and permanent works design
- Use digital tools, BIM and modern methods of construction to improve productivity and outcomes
- Support cost, programme and carbon assessments linked to construction methodologies
- Identify construction risks and help develop practical mitigation strategies
- Capture lessons learnt and support the continuous improvement of methods engineering capability across the CWA
What are we looking for?
- Experience working on complex or major infrastructure projects, ideally at Site Engineer or Section Engineer level (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works and logistics planning
- Knowledge of project planning, resourcing and safe systems of work, including CDM Regulations
- Confidence working within digital models and using modern construction tools and techniques
- Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and manage competing priorities
- Clear communication skills with the confidence to challenge conventional approaches constructively
- A technically focused engineer keen to develop specialist expertise within a high‑performing alliance environment
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
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