Methods Engineer
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, E |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK14942-535814 |
Summary
About the role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Major Projects team as a Methods Engineer and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
The contractual location for this role is Canary Wharf, London but we are inviting applications from across the UK as we can be flexible as to your location, project dependant.
What you'll be doing
The successful candidate will:
- Support construction methodology solutions development in-line with design development;
- Support the development of construction sequencing following Method-led construction principles;
- Support the integration of temporary works design with permanent works design through the application of sound engineering principles;
- 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;
- Coordinate and collaborate 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;
- Support the development of cost and carbon estimates for the works;
- Create detailed schedules for the construction methodology options, using support from the wider methods engineering team and technical resources;
- Support the adoption of modern methods of construction to improve productivity;
- Identify risks associated with the works and support the development of mitigations;
- Implement BIM and digital tools to enhance pre-construction and delivery;
- Record lessons learnt and capture knowledge for the future;
- Support the development of training resources to the Methods Engineering Team and wider within the business.
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience:
- Project experience in complex/major complex project environments (at Site Engineer/Section Engineer level or equivalent);
- Be progressing towards professional accreditation in Civil Engineering or equivalent (preferred);
- Up-to-date knowledge of construction methodologies;
- An understanding of project planning and resourcing;
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry standard safe systems of work;
- Knowledge of responsibilities under CDM Regulations;
- Ability to work across multiple projects;
- Knowledge of using modern methods of construction;
- Confidence to challenge the normal approach to construction;
- Comfortable with working in digital models;
- Deadline-focussed outputs;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Good facilitation skills.
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future.
We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
- An attractive/negotiated salary;
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
- Pension savings schemes;
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
- Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
- Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
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/
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