Balfour Beatty plc
Methods Engineer
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About The Role
Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Major Projects team as a Methods Engineer and you can build something to be proud of.
This role supports the development of optimised construction solutions for complex infrastructure projects across transport and energy, from work winning through to pre-construction delivery. Drawing on knowledge of design, construction methods, temporary works, planning, logistics, and project management, the role works collaboratively with site teams and the wider methods engineering team to develop effective construction methodology solutions.
Sitting within a newly formed and growing team in the Technical Services department, the role offers strong development opportunities and exposure to a range of exciting projects. It is ideally suited to someone seeking a technically focused engineering role that will help them further develop their technical knowledge, with previous construction project experience at Site Engineer or Section Engineer level, or equivalent, preferred.
What you'll be doing
The Successful Candidate Will
- Support pre-construction design and method development through to construction delivery;
- Develop construction methodology solutions in line with design development;
- Support construction sequencing using Method-led Construction principles;
- Integrate temporary works design with permanent works using sound engineering principles;
- Develop concept temporary works schemes and draft associated design briefs;
- Create logistics strategies and plans to support construction methodology;
- Coordinate with internal specialists and external supply chain partners across bids, pre-construction, and early construction stages;
- Support the development of cost and carbon estimates for the works;
- Create detailed construction methodology schedules with input from the wider methods engineering team;
- Promote modern methods of construction, BIM, digital tools, risk mitigation, lessons learnt, and training resources.
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Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience:
- Experience working in complex or major project environments at Site Engineer, Section Engineer, or equivalent level;
- Progressing towards professional accreditation in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline is preferred;
- Up-to-date knowledge of construction methodologies, modern methods of construction, and industry-standard safe systems of work;
- Understanding of project planning, resourcing, and responsibilities under CDM Regulations;
- Ability to work across multiple projects while delivering deadline-focused outputs;
- Comfortable working with digital models and confident challenging traditional construction approaches;
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training, and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary, and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some Of Our Key Benefits Are
- An attractive/negotiated salary;
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
- Pension savings schemes;
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and family-friendly policies;
- Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
- Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
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Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long-term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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