About The Role Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Methods Engineer to join our £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project, consisting of 43 bridges, including viaducts, 17km of complex Highways construction, complex utility diversions, and a scheme-wide, industry leading approach to carbon reduction. Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play. The Methods Engineer will support the development of optimised construction solutions for a wide range of complex infrastructure on the Lower Thames Project, utilising their strong knowledge and experience of design, construction methods, temporary works, planning/logistics and project management. What you'll be doing Support construction methodology solutions development to inform solution for design development Support the development of construction sequencing following Method-led Construction principles and support 4D planning 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 Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of discipline specialists including supply chain, adopting the Method-led Construction approach Support the development of the 5 pillars cost and carbon estimates for the works and efficiency measure Support the adoption of modern methods of construction to improve productivity Identify risks associated with the works, support the development of mitigations Implement BIM and digital tools to enhance pre-construction and delivery Support the development of the site engineers in method led approach. Who we're looking for Project experience in complex / major complex project environments (at Site Engineer / Section Engineer level/Sub-Agent) Progressing towards professional accreditation in Civil Engineering or equivalent (preferred) Up-to-date knowledge of construction methodologies Understanding of project planning and resourcing Up-to-date knowledge of industry standard safe systems of work Ensure responsibilities under CDM Regulations Ability to work across multiple disciplines Knowledge of using modern methods of construction Confidence to challenge the normal approach to construction Comfortable with working in digital models Still interested? then come and become colleagues with 26,000 staff and join a business which recorded 8.6bn in revenues last year, achieved industry leading customer satisfaction scores and has unrivalled employee engagement statistics. An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: - An attractive / negotiated salary 42 core base hours per week Company car Hybrid working available 25 days annual leave Pension savings schemes A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc) Refer a friend bonus scheme Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal. Why work for us Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more About Us Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work. 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 We are 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/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com