Methods Engineer - Enabling and Earthworks​/Precon - Sizewell

Methods Engineer
- Enabling and Earthworks / Precon
- Sizewell
- Suffolk Site based Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell

C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.

This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.

The Methods Engineer will support the Enabling and Earthworks Pre‑Construction team in developing safe, efficient, and deliverable construction methodologies for the Sizewell C project. The role is responsible for producing methodology studies, construction sequences, temporary works interfaces, logistics solutions, and technical proposals that support successful project planning and execution.

Working closely with engineering, construction, commercial, planning, and temporary works teams, the Methods Engineer will ensure that proposed construction approaches align with project requirements, programme constraints, safety standards, and operational objectives.

• Ensure all methodologies are developed in accordance with CDM Regulations
• SZC Project requirements
• CWA Management System
• Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Promote Best Practice and a proactive safety culture through all planning and methodology activities.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership of a recognised institution (ICE, APM, CIOB, or equivalent) desirable

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell

C) and three parent companies
- Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values:
Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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