Principal Methods Engineer

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly to meet any project’s needs. We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

We are now seeking experienced Principal Methods Engineers to play a key technical leadership role, driving innovative, safe and efficient construction methodologies across complex projects. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on engineering challenge and wants to influence project delivery from concept through to completion.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development of construction methodologies, temporary works solutions and sequencing strategies for complex structural and civil engineering projects.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to Methods Engineers and Design teams, ensuring consistency, quality and innovation in deliverables.
• Produce and review detailed method statements, lift plans, temporary works designs and construction sequencing documentation.
• Collaborate closely with project delivery, engineering, commercial and preconstruction teams to ensure methodologies are practical, efficient and aligned with project objectives.
• Support bid and tender activities by developing methodologies, programmes and technical solutions that strengthen competitive submissions.
• Assess buildability, risk and opportunities at all stages of the project lifecycle, driving value engineering and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all methods and temporary works comply with relevant standards, legislation and best practice, maintaining Kilnbridge’s high safety standards.
• Engage with clients, consultants and key stakeholders to present and justify proposed methodologies and engineering solutions.
• Provide mentorship and development support to junior engineers, helping to build technical capability across the business.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation and the continuous enhancement of Kilnbridge’s methods engineering capability.

What You’ll Need

• Significant experience in a methods engineering or temporary works design role within construction, civil engineering or structural engineering.
• Strong technical expertise in construction methodologies, sequencing, temporary works and heavy structural engineering.
• Proven ability to develop practical, safe and innovative engineering solutions for complex projects.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, buildings or specialist structural schemes.
• Strong understanding of relevant design standards, codes of practice and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting tenders and preconstruction activities, including methodology development and programme input.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support engineering teams.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with relevant engineering and design software.
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification; working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. ICE or IStructE) desirable.
• Alignment with Kilnbridge’s values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments working with our customers to support the delivery of projects across the country.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day. This has created a workforce that has earned recognition on the Financial Times and Statista's Best UK employers 2026 list.

If you’re driven by pride in your work, inspired by technical challenge and motivated to help deliver projects that shape communities across the UK, you will thrive at Kilnbridge.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.