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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    A14 Eastbound

  • Salary

    £65,000 - £85,000 /year

  • Career level

    Senior Level

  • Qualification

    Relevant Degree / HND or extensive industry track record in infrastructure delivery

  • 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

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery Project Coordination Continuous Improvement Client Stakeholder Engagement Commercial Awareness

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.

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