Methods Manager

Overview

In this role you lead Methods Engineering for flagship UK projects, bridging office analysis with on-site delivery. You drive sequencing, site logistics, and temporary works planning to optimise cost, safety, and programme. You mentor junior engineers and partner with the Head of Methods on BIM, digital transformation, and process standardisation. You join a collaborative team delivering technically innovative solutions across diverse projects. This is a chance to shape construction methods on high-profile schemes and contribute to Bouygues’ standards of safety and quality.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead Methods Engineering for flagship projects (LSE Bankside or Cambridge Children Hospital) and drive delivery excellence
• Mentor and supervise a junior Methods Engineer
• Support strategic initiatives including BIM implementation, digital transformation, and process standardisation
• Carry out buildability reviews, phasing, and decanting studies to optimise sequence
• Develop and document construction sequencing, methods of construction, and site logistics strategies
• Design site installation setups, identify needs for temporary works and major equipment planning
• Validate and refine preconstruction methods on site, adapting to constraints
• Develop the structural frame construction programme and monitor progress to ensure timely, quality delivery
• Prepare detailed methods of construction and method statement drawings

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Significant experience as a Methods Engineer or Temporary Works Engineer
• Management experience
• Experience on hospitals, schools, residential, or data centres projects
• 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
• Rigorous attention to safety and quality standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive attitude, willingness to continuously learn and develop

• excellent communication
• team collaboration
• problem-solving
• Autodesk Revit
• AutoCAD
• construction planning

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