Principal Methods Engineer

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Technical Services team as a Principal Methods Engineer and you can build something to be proud of.

As the Principal Methods Engineer you will have oversight and lead the development of optimised construction solutions for a wide range of complex and major infrastructure projects within transport and energy major projects during work winning

and pre\-construction delivery stages, by using experience and expertise in design, construction methods, temporary works, planning/logistics and project management

This requires collaborative working with both project teams, the methods engineering team and the wider Technical Services Department to develop construction methodology solutions. The role sits within the central Methods Engineering Team, supported by a wider team of methods engineers for which outputs will need to be reviewed, as well as subject matter experts and technical leads.

What you'll be doing

Oversee and lead pre\-construction design and methods development into construction delivery:

• Lead construction methodology solutions development in\-line with design development


• Provide subject matter expertise to project teams informing design solutions to meet customer expectations, including at peer reviews


• Oversee and lead the development of construction sequencing following Method\-led Construction principles


• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input into the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions


• Lead the integration of temporary works design with permanent works design through the application of sound engineering principles and construction project management


• Develop the concept temporary works schemes required for a project and draft design briefs


• Develop logistics strategies to support methodology and creation of logistics plans


• Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with a variety of discipline specialists (both in\-house capability and external supply chain) on several concurrent projects, either at bid or pre\-construction stage, or during early stages of construction, adopting the Method\-led Construction approach


• Lead the development of cost and carbon estimates for the works


• Create detailed schedules for the construction methodology options


• Drive the adoption of modern methods of construction to improve productivity


• Identify risks associated with the works, develop mitigations


• Implement BIM and digital tools to enhance pre\-construction and delivery


• Record lessons learnt and capturing knowledge for the future


• Provide training, support and development to Methods Engineering Team and wider within the business

• Subject matter expertise


• Chartered Engineer in Civil Engineering or equivalent (preferred)


• Broad project experience


• Comprehensive up\-to\-date knowledge of construction methodologies


• Ability to lead project planning and resourcing assessments


• Comprehensive up\-to\-date knowledge of industry standard safe systems of work


• Manage responsibilities under CDM Regulations


• Ability to work across multiple projects, leading and influencing project teams


• Experience of using modern methods of construction


• Confidence to challenge the normal approach to construction


• Comfortable with working in digital models


• Manage deadlines of self and others


• Interpersonal and communications skills


• Leadership skills


• Facilitation skills

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.


• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)


• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave


• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long\-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

Job Reference: BBUK19256

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