Methods Lead
45 days left
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45 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
A14 Eastbound
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Salary
£65,000 - £85,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Qualification
Relevant Degree / HND or extensive industry track record in infrastructure delivery
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Methods Lead to join their project team in A14 Eastbound delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes – Sizewell C – a once-in-a-generation clean energy project that will help power over 6 million homes for decades to come.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8518
- Project / Base Location: Orwell Logistics Park, A14 Eastbound , IP10 0DD, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Leading the development of construction methodologies and sequencing for major civil engineering works
- Producing and overseeing site construction method statements (RAMS), building on pre-construction methodologies
- Supporting constructability reviews, value engineering and options studies with design and delivery teams
- Leading and managing a team of Methods Engineers and Digital Engineers to support construction delivery
- Championing “Safe by Design” and engineered safety principles across all methodologies
- Working closely with design teams to understand constraints and develop practical, buildable solutions
- Collaborating with planning, commercial, procurement, HSE and construction teams to ensure alignment across project delivery
- Supporting the development of innovative construction techniques, including prefabrication and bespoke solutions
- Engaging with stakeholders across the project to ensure methodologies meet technical, statutory and programme requirements
- Capturing and implementing lessons learned and best practice from comparable major infrastructure projects
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Significant experience in methods engineering, construction engineering or temporary works within major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Proven experience in a leadership role, managing and developing engineering or methods teams
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and buildability
- Experience producing detailed method statements, sketches and construction methodologies
- Knowledge of reinforced concrete construction, prefabrication techniques and associated temporary works
- Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within construction
- Experience working collaboratively with design teams, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams
- Proficiency in CAD and experience using 3D modelling tools such as Revit and Navisworks
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.
