Methods Engineer

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future Methods Engineer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.

What will you do?

The Methods Engineer will help plan and coordinate how work will be carried out safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

The role involves developing construction methods, reviewing temporary works and technical designs, identifying risks, supporting engineering and quality processes, collaborating with project and design teams, and finding innovative solutions that improve safety, cost, and buildability.

Key responsibilities:

Health, Safety \& Environmental

• Produce Methodology and Risk Assessments, undertaking periodic reviews.
• Prepare and raise Temporary Works Briefs, ensuring timely implementation.
• Consider buildability hazards and risks, proposing sequencing / alternate design options to minimize delivery risk.

Engineering Control

• Develop methods of work that take cognisance of the current design, temporary works available and industry best practice.
• Ensure suitable temporary works design briefs and programmes of requirements are received.
• Review temporary works designs.
• Assist in the investigation of alternative designs and costs.
• Ensure design risks are considered, using Designers Risk Assessments, communicating residual design risks as appropriate.
• Ensure contract-specified checks are carried out and provide Managers with completed check certificates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying innovative and robust solutions.
• Produce, review and verify earthworks quantities.

Quality

• Support and develop trial scopes to verify designs.
• Support with specification reviews, and review incorporation of trial results into specification updates.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system for all records.
• Identify and raise technical queries (RFIs), and assist with solutions.
• Track closeout of RFIs.

Commercial

• Consider time and direct cost in Methods solutions.

What are we looking for? Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• Understanding of technically complex and dynamic environments, with a focus on ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility.
• Experience of working to and meeting tight deadlines, preferably in preconstruction stages.
• Experience and good understanding of the technical and delivery aspects of the scope.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• CSCS Card
• HND/NVQ in relevant engineering discipline (civil engineer, mechanical engineer, NVQ construction operations)
• Ability to read and interrogate temporary works engineering drawings using CAD software.
• Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

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.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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Job Reference: CWA00182