At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead construction methodology development for the Nuclear Island on the Sizewell C Project.
- Company: Join a leading alliance in civil engineering with a focus on nuclear projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor teams and engage with industry leaders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major projects while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and 6+ years of experience in major projects.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Methods Engineer to support the successful delivery of the Nuclear Island scope on the Sizewell C Project. Working within the CWA Main Civils team, this role is embedded in the Nuclear Island scope and operates at the critical interface between design and construction. The Senior Methods Engineer will lead early-stage construction methodology development, drive constructability, engineered safety, and value-led solutions, and collaborate closely with designers, delivery teams, and the wider alliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of early-stage construction methodologies for Nuclear Island permanent civils works, shaping design, programme and delivery strategy.
- Champion Safe by Design and engineered safety principles, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing are embedded into construction solutions from concept stage.
- Manage, mentor and coordinate a team of methods and digital engineers, setting clear technical direction and standards.
- Produce robust initial construction method statements, sketches, model views and visualisations to support constructability and design development.
- Act as the primary construction engineering interface with designers, influencing design outcomes to ensure solutions are buildable, efficient and safe.
- Facilitate and contribute to constructability reviews, value engineering workshops and option studies with designers and alliance partners.
- Interface closely with internal CWA functions including commercial, procurement, project controls, construction delivery and HSE to ensure alignment on risk, cost and programme.
- Review and challenge designers' proposals to de-risk technical solutions, reduce quantities, optimise sequencing and drive programme efficiencies.
- Engage with specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners to understand construction constraints and opportunities.
- Capture lessons learned and best practice from Hinkley Point C and apply them to Sizewell C methodologies.
- Ensure all methodologies comply with statutory, regulatory and project requirements within a nuclear-licensed environment.
- Promote collaboration across the alliance, acting in the best interests of the project and supporting a one-team culture.
What Skills And Experience We Are Looking For
- Strong technical expertise in heavy reinforced concrete works, reinforcement prefabrication and temporary works.
- Proven experience producing construction methodologies, sketches and model-based visualisations.
- Competence using Revit, Navisworks and CAD tools to support method development.
- Ability to lead technical workshops and coordinate multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
- Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
- A collaborative communicator, confident engaging with clients, designers and supply chain partners.
Qualifications And Experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE).
- Minimum of 6 years' experience on major civil engineering projects.
- Contractor-side delivery experience.
- Experience in the power and/or nuclear sector is desirable.
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