Senior Methods Engineer

At Bouygues we require an experienced Senior Methods Engineer as we are expanding our Methods team.  In this role you will be involved at both the pre-construction and production phases. You will provide crucial technical support to project and site teams, ensuring optimal sequencing, productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness. In this role you will be offered a balanced mix of technical challenges in the office and an active presence on site, combining engineering knowledge with a practical construction perspective and delivering tangible results across a variety of projects.

Your skills profile should include the following:

If you enjoy solving technical and practical problems and seeing your solutions implemented on site, then this role can give you these aspects. You will benefit from a balanced mix of technical office work and active site-based involvement, opportunities to work across multiple, high-profile UK building projects, and an engaging, supportive, and dynamic team environment.

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
Significant experience as a Methods Engineer, Temporary Works Engineer, or experienced Site Engineer with expertise in structural frame construction (specifically Concrete)
You experience should cover projects such as hospitals, educational facilities, residential, or data centres
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD (recent versions)
Strong knowledge of construction planning, sequencing, and site logistics
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Innovative mindset with a drive to continuous improvement and see the broader picture
Rigorous attention to safety and quality standards
As there will be continuous collaboration  with the production team excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Proactive attitude, willingness to continuously learn and develop
Experience using Synchro (4D planning) would be advantageous  Profile:

Role Summary:

There is a particular focus on concrete frame works, which are at the core of Bouygues’ business when delivered in self-production. Assisting the Production teams by proposing solutions for project delivery: how it is executed, with whom, with which equipment and materials, and in what timing and sequence. All solutions must comply with the safety and quality criteria of the project and company, the overall construction program, and the technical requirements of the structure, while always striving for the most economical approach.

Some Key Responsibilities:

The role will cover the Commercial and Construction phases.

Carry out buildability reviews, phasing, and decanting studies to optimize construction sequence
Develop and document construction sequencing, method of construction, and site logistics strategies
Design site installation setup, identify needs for temporary works, lifting solutions, and major equipment planning, ensuring efficient project mobilization
Provide input into the outline construction programme, focusing particularly on structural and concrete works
Identify major site planning risks and propose mitigation strategies
Validate and refine methods developed at the preconstruction stage, adapting to actual site and project constraints
Conduct preliminary studies for structural works, including options for plant, equipment, and resource allocations
Develop the structural frame construction programme and monitor the progress on site, ensuring timely and quality delivery  

Why Bouygues UK:

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
2 paid volunteering days a year
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Generous share scheme
BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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