Methods Engineer

Job description

The Method Engineer is responsible for the preparation and the follow‑up of all construction work for Framatome Limited at the Hinkley Point C site. The role is based on site, with occasional travel to other UK and overseas sites. The engineer coordinates the design package to be installed on site, liaising with the Design Office, the Site, the Client and other relevant departments of Framatome Limited.

The primary duty is defining the site activities methodology (installation and/or erection) and ensuring that the required temporary works are completed and validated prior to construction work. The Method Engineer seeks solutions to site‑activity challenges, captures lessons learned, and compiles summaries of operations conducted.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive documentation for stakeholders, enabling internal approval and, where applicable, customer acceptance.
• Maintain an auditable configuration system within the Method Engineer remit of Design and Method, enabling demonstration that site documentation (risk assessments, method statements, procedures, etc.) and temporary works are fit for purpose.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to obtain all requirements and specificities before construction work.
• Organise and present documentation prior to site activities, including method statements, temporary works, installation procedures, instructions, and installation drawings.
• Act as the Temporary Works Coordinator, defining and specifying the relevant temporary work category, and, where design is required, acting as a Product Manager.
• Ensure all contributing stakeholders receive the appropriate input for their production (e.g., Design Engineers, HSE Advisors).

Ensuring Design, HSE and Site Requirements

• Maintain an auditable requirements matrix covering all Method Engineer responsibilities.
• Prioritise and challenge requirements with stakeholders.
• Track and document reviews and lessons learned, contributing to continual improvement.
• Involve in design activities to incorporate site‑related requirements.
• Develop temporary works associated with the agreed methodology.
• Participate in HSE risk design reviews, installation method reviews and temporary work design reviews.
• Master HSE requirements and CDM regulations.
• Ensure site specifications are considered in design and site activities.
• Communicate out‑of‑scope requirements to the project team for potential claims.
• Clarify requirements that may trigger design changes.

Qualifications

• Engineering process knowledge and assurance.
• Mechanical and Structural Engineering (degree).
• Temporary work knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in writing technical and non‑technical documentation.

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Confident manner with good presentation skills.
• Determination—resilient and persistent.
• Passion, enthusiasm and charisma.
• Innovative and proactive approach.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year, rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) and bank holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for employees.
• Cashplan Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income protection.
• Professional body membership.
• Tusker electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babel learning new language.
• Generous family leave: maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

Job location

United Kingdom – Bridgwater (site: Hinkley Point C)