Methods Engineer

Role: Methods Engineer Location: South West, England Salary and Benefits: Competitive (please see benefits below) Hybrid Role Hours: 37.5 per week Job Overview: We are seeking a Methods Engineer to join our client's team in the nuclear sector. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will coordinate the Design Package for on-site installation and maintain continuous communication with the Design Office, Site, and other departments. The Method Engineer will define the methodology for site activities (installation and/or erection), ensure completion and validation of required Temporary Works before construction, and conduct studies to design, develop, and amend processes throughout the product lifecycle. You will also seek solutions to site activity challenges and compile lessons learned from operations. Key Responsibilities: 1 - Method Engineering Preparation and follow-up of Site Activities Ensuring Design, HSE, Site requirements are defined, gathered, prioritised and followed 2 - Preparation and follow-up of Site Activities Production of documentation that is comprehensive by the relevant stakeholders, enabling the internal approval as well as acceptance by the customer when applicable. Maintaining an auditable configuration system within the Method Engineer remit of Design and Method; enabling demonstration that the used Site documentation (RAMS, ITP, Procedures, etc.) and Temporary Work are Fit for Purpose. Liaising and organising presentations and produce / check documentation prior to Site Activities (Method Statement, Temporary Work, Installation procedures / instructions, Installation drawing, etc.) Liaising with the Temporary Works Coordinator to define and specify the relevant Temporary Work, its category and following its development in support of the Site Activities; more specifically for the Temporary Work requiring design, the Method Engineer must act as a “Product Manager”. Ensuring all contributing stakeholders are given the right level of input for their own production -CAD Engineer producing Temporary Work Design or Site drawings -HSE Advisor producing RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements), etc. 3 - Ensuring Design, HSE, Site requirements are defined, gathered, prioritised and followed Maintaining an auditable requirements matrix, gathering all the requirements within the Method Engineer remit. Ensuring the requirements are prioritised by challenging stakeholders. Tracking and minuting reviews and Lesson Learned as well as contributing to continual improvement within the role and its applicable processes. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: Educated to degree level within a Mechanical and Structural Engineering discipline. Design and Method processes knowledge and assurance. Strong Temporary Work knowledge. Ability to read and interpret Technical Drawings. Writing Engineering Procedures. Expert in HSE requirements & CDM regulations. Knowledge of BS 5975: 2019 is essential. Construction Work in Nuclear or heavily regulated industry preferred. Previous involvement with Design Activities to incorporate Site-related requirements. Experience of developing Temporary Works associated with the agreed Methodology. Experience of organizing and/or participating in HSE Risk Design Reviews, Installation Method Reviews, and Temporary Work Design Reviews. Experience of ensuring the Site specifications are taken into account for Design and Site Activities. Previous contributions to challenging requirements to ensure any “out of scope” requirements are communicated to the Project Team and relevant stakeholders for claim. Working closely with all relevant stakeholders to clarify requirements that are requesting a Design Change where relevant. Experience of documenting Lessons Learned as well as gathering relevant requirements for future Site Activities. Eurocode 3 knowledge (desirable). Nuclear experience desirable but not essential. Benefits: 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for 2 years’ service). Employer pension contribution Individual and family private health care Life assurance (4x salary). Employee assistance programme (EAP). Income Protection. Professional Body Membership (1 per year). Cycle to Work scheme. Access to language courses. Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.