Back to search
Recruit4staff are proud to represent their client, an internationally renowned construction & civil engineering company, in their search for a Methods Engineer to work out of their Swindon office (Min 3 days per week).
Note: The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the construction of rock-filled dams working for a contractor.
For the successful Methods Engineer, our client is offering:
- Competitive Day Rate
- Days role, Monday to Friday
- Contract role (3 Months)
- Potential for remote working opportunities
The Role – Methods Engineer – Rock Filled Dams:
- Develop and implement optimized construction methodologies for rock-filled dams, including detailed planning and sequencing.
- Prepare and review method statements, feasibility studies, and risk assessments specific to plinth construction, curtain grouting, and dam face works.
- Oversee the planning and technical detailing for the processing and placement of rock fill and filter layers.
- Specify suitable plant and equipment for large-scale dam construction, and calculate production rates and cycle times to enhance site productivity.
- Collaborate with design teams, structural engineers, and site managers to ensure constructability, safety, and efficiency.
- Provide on-site and remote technical support to ensure smooth execution of methods on active dam projects.
- Evaluate new techniques and materials relevant to rock fill and embankment dam construction.
What our client is looking for in a Methods Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field – ESSENTIAL
- Proven experience in the construction of rock-filled dams for a contractor – ESSENTIAL
- Working knowledge of:
- Plinth construction and curtain grouting
- Processing and placement of rock fill and filter layers
- Upstream/downstream face construction techniques
- Ability to develop comprehensive construction sequences and site-specific methodologies – ESSENTIAL
- Strong ability to specify plant, calculate cycle times, and assess productivity – ESSENTIAL
- Familiarity with construction planning tools (AutoCAD, Primavera P6, BIM, etc.) – DESIRABLE
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams
Key skills or similar Job Titles:
Methods Engineer – Dams, Rockfill Engineer, Civil Engineering Methods Specialist, Heavy Civil Engineer, Dam Construction Engineer, Construction Methods Planner, Temporary Works Engineer
Commutable From:
London, Paddington, Camden, Acton, Hackney, West Ham, Tottenham, Luton, Brighton, Reading, Oxford, Swindon
