Senior Methods Engineer

At Bouygues we require an experienced Senior Methods Engineer as we are expanding our Methods team. In this role you will be involved at both the pre-construction and production phases. You will provide crucial technical support to project and site teams, ensuring optimal sequencing, productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness. In this role you will be offered a balanced mix of technical challenges in the office and an active presence on site, combining engineering knowledge with a practical construction perspective and delivering tangible results across a variety of projects.

Your skills profile should include the following:

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Significant experience as a Methods Engineer, Temporary Works Engineer, or experienced Site Engineer with expertise in structural frame construction (specifically Concrete)
• Experience covering projects such as hospitals, educational facilities, residential, or data centres
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD (recent versions)
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, sequencing, and site logistics
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Innovative mindset with a drive to continuous improvement and see the broader picture
• Rigorous attention to safety and quality standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive attitude, willingness to continuously learn and develop

There is a particular focus on concrete frame works, which are at the core of Bouygues' business when delivered in self-production. Assisting the Production teams by proposing solutions for project delivery: how it is executed, with whom, with which equipment and materials, and in what timing and sequence. All solutions must comply with the safety and quality criteria of the project and company, the overall construction programme, and the technical requirements of the structure, while always striving for the most economical approach.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out buildability reviews, phasing, and decanting studies to optimise construction sequence
• Develop and document construction sequencing, method of construction, and site logistics strategies
• Design site installation setup, identify needs for temporary works, lifting solutions, and major equipment planning, ensuring efficient project mobilisation
• Provide input into the outline construction programme, focusing particularly on structural and concrete works
• Identify major site planning risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Validate and refine methods developed at the preconstruction stage, adapting to actual site and project constraints
• Conduct preliminary studies for structural works, including options for plant, equipment, and resource allocations
• Develop the structural frame construction programme and monitor the progress on site, ensuring timely and quality delivery

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme
• BY Extra - opt into lifestyle benefits

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.