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Job Title


Methods Manager


Company : Sir Robert McAlpine


Location : Taunton, South West


Created : 2025-08-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityWe're hiring an experiencedconstruction professional to join our MethodsTeam ona major new contract withSir Robert McAlpine delivering s a cutting-edge 800 million + 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility,TheMethods Team is a dedicated pre-construction function thats vital in reducing safety, construction, and commercial risks.Why join us?Across the country, you'll nd iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.The Pre-Construction Buildability Project Engineer roleReporting to the Logistics Manager, theProject Engineer will focuses ondeveloping practical, efficient, and safe construction methods.As a growing discipline in the UK, it offers strong progression opportunities.You'll be responsible for providing support to the methods' team. In particular:Review and input to the constructability of the permanent design.Draw up the structural works execution strategy.Draw up a preparation schedule for Methods and Plant.Participate in technical/price studies for different construction solutions for the structure.Set the execution methods (methods sequencing, operating procedures, phasing, cycles) in line with the Programme and the Quality-Safety-Environment rules.Carry out studies regarding site installations and the lifting equipment working closely with the lifting team.Determine all plant resources needed for steelwork erection, cladding installation, M&E Logistical movements and safety.Providemonitoring and inspection of manufacturers of special plant/equipment: consultation, ordering, checking the calculation notes and fabrication drawings, acceptance in factory, dummy assembly, packaging.Manage theMethods technicians/engineers and draughtsperson.Monitor studies of technical risks (Methods) of the project.Your profileEngineering Degree qualified andpreferably have a construction engineering industry related Professional membership (e.g ICE, IStructE, MCIOB, etc)Experience of working on largeconstruction projects 100mil +Knowledge of the full Microsoft office suiteAutocad skills to review or sketch designs preferred butability to pick up software with training quickly.Coordination and negotiation skillsTechnical knowledge andcommercially mindedMethodical, have authority, tenacious and have a sense of responsibility.BusinessCapabilities include: Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving, Decision Making, Influencing & Negotiation, Interpersonal Ability, Planning & Organising, Technology & Process, Verbal Communication & Written CommunicationRewardsWe're ready to invest in you andyour future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progressionopportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.