Senior Methods Engineer

Overview

Lead construction methods & safety for nuclear civil works at Sizewell C.

Key Responsibilities

• process integration
• safe design
• team collaboration
• value engineering
• method development
• constructability review

Tasks

-Navigate and champion the Civils Works Alliance (CWA) processes and procedures, ensuring seamless integration and compliance throughout. -Lead the charge on ‘Safe by Design' and ‘Engineered Safety', partnering closely with designers and the supply chain to elevate health, safety, and wellbeing standards for everyone involved in the project. -Collaborate across all NNB/CWA teams, ensuring engineering solutions align with project goals, statutory requirements, and practical realities on the ground. -Work hand-in-hand with commercial, procurement, project controls, construction delivery, and HSE teams, ensuring technical aspects are fully understood and incorporated across the project lifecycle. -Capture and integrate lessons learned from the HPC project, driving continuous improvement and innovation in engineering methods for the SZC project. -Challenge and refine designer proposals to de-risk solutions, uncover value engineering opportunities, reduce costs, optimize quantities, and accelerate construction timelines. -Develop and innovate engineering methodologies, crafting initial construction method statements that shape designers' detailed plans and form the backbone of on-site construction strategies. -Be the construction engineering voice in key meetings and workshops, influencing constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and options studies to deliver smart, buildable solutions. -Engage directly with designers to fully understand design constraints and gather essential information that guides practical, efficient construction approaches.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• 6+ years
• revit
• navisworks
• tekla
• ice membership

What You Bring

-Civil Engineering degree. -At least 6 years of relevant civil engineering experience, ideally contractor-side. -Familiar with collaboration tools for document and technical management. -Competent in CAD, Revit, and Navisworks for 3D modelling and visualisation. -Experience leading technical meetings with designers, subcontractors, and stakeholders. -Professional membership (e.g., ICE) preferred. -Experience with prefabrication, DfMA, earthing systems, craneage, and earthworks. -Ability to create sketches, model views, and detailed construction methodologies. -Skills in 3D modelling software like Tekla. -Familiarity with Asite or similar platforms. -Excellent communication skills across all project levels. -Strong problem-solving skills and environmental awareness. -Strong technical knowledge of heavy reinforced concrete, waterproofing, and temporary works. -Good understanding of Inspection & Test Plans and quality procedures. -Experience in power or nuclear sectors is a plus. -Temporary works design knowledge (formwork and falsework).

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About Laing O'Rourke

-Delivering complex, large-scale projects across a variety of sectors. -Combining traditional construction with modern, innovative engineering methods. -Serving clients worldwide in sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, transport, and utilities. -Recognized for high-profile projects like Crossrail in London and the London 2012 Olympics. -Utilizing digital construction technology for enhanced efficiencies and quality. -Exerting expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -Bridging the gap between engineering and design in notable projects. -Shaping the future of global infrastructure through a diverse portfolio.

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