At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to develop innovative construction methodologies for major civil engineering projects.
- Company: Bouygues Travaux Publics, a leader in sustainable infrastructure and land use planning.
- Benefits: Diverse work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while championing safety and innovation.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in methods engineering and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction.
Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.
The Role
As Methods Lead, you will be responsible for developing safe, efficient and practical construction methodologies for major reinforced concrete civil engineering works.
Working closely with designers, construction teams and specialist subcontractors, you will ensure buildability is embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
You will champion innovative construction techniques, support constructability reviews and provide technical leadership across the project while fostering a culture of collaboration and engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Methods and Digital Engineers.
- Develop construction methodologies, sequencing and detailed method statements (RAMS) for complex civil engineering works.
- Champion Safe by Design principles and engineered safety throughout the project.
- Drive constructability reviews, value engineering studies and construction innovation.
- Develop practical solutions including prefabrication, bespoke formwork and alternative construction methodologies.
- Produce sketches, methodology drawings and 3D visualisations to support construction planning.
- Collaborate with design teams to ensure construction constraints are understood and incorporated into engineering solutions.
- Work closely with construction, commercial, procurement, planning, HSE and temporary works teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Capture and share lessons learned and best practice across the wider business.
- Support continuous improvement in construction methods and digital engineering.
About You
You are an experienced civil engineering professional with a passion for solving complex construction challenges and improving how major infrastructure projects are delivered.
You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy leading technical teams and have the confidence to engage with stakeholders at every level.
Essential Qualifications
- Extensive experience in methods engineering within major civil engineering projects.
- Experience working for a principal contractor on large infrastructure schemes.
- Strong understanding of reinforced concrete construction, reinforcement prefabrication and connection systems.
- Experience producing construction methodologies and RAMS.
- Ability to lead technical workshops and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competent CAD skills.
- Experience using Revit and Navisworks to support construction planning and visualisation.
- Experience using digital collaboration and document management platforms.
Desirable
- Temporary works knowledge, including formwork and falsework.
- Reinforcement installation experience.
- Craneage and lifting methodology experience.
- Experience of concrete prefabrication techniques.
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements on major construction projects.
- Experience with Asite.
- Membership of a recognised professional institution, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers.
- Experience within the power or nuclear sectors.
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Methods Lead in Ipswich employer: Bouygues Travaux Publics
Bouygues Travaux Publics is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of the UK’s major infrastructure projects. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring continuous growth while working with cutting-edge digital tools like the DALUX platform. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and a focus on impactful construction outcomes, this role provides a meaningful chance to contribute to transformative projects in a supportive environment.
