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Senior Methods Engineer - Main Civils Works Location: Ipswich (with site visits to Suffolk as required) Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C! The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Methods Engineer to support the successful delivery of the Nuclear Island scope on the Sizewell C Project. CWA, appointed by the Sizewell C client, brings together three leading delivery contractors - Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty - to deliver the civils scope including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling. Working as part of the Civil Works Alliance Main Civils team, the Senior Methods Engineer will be embedded within the Nuclear Island scope on Sizewell C, operating at the critical interface between design and construction. The role is central to shaping how the works will be delivered, leading the development of early-stage construction methodologies that influence design decisions, programme strategy and overall project risk. Acting as trusted technical authority, the Senior Methods Engineer will drive constructability, engineered safety and value-led solutions, while collaborating closely with designers, delivery teams and the wider alliance to ensure the permanent civils works are buildable, efficient and safe from the outset. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of early-stage construction methodologies for Nuclear Island permanent civils works, shaping design, programme and delivery strategy Champion Safe by Design and engineered safety principles, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing are embedded into construction solutions from concept stage Manage, mentor and coordinate a team of methods and digital engineers, setting clear technical direction and standards Produce robust initial construction method statements, sketches, model views and visualisations to support constructability and design development Act as the primary construction engineering interface with designers, influencing design outcomes to ensure solutions are buildable, efficient and safe Facilitate and contribute to constructability reviews, value engineering workshops and option studies with designers and alliance partners Interface closely with internal CWA functions including commercial, procurement, project controls, construction delivery and HSE to ensure alignment on risk, cost and programme Review and challenge designers' proposals to de-risk technical solutions, reduce quantities, optimise sequencing and drive programme efficiencies Engage with specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners to understand construction constraints and opportunities Capture lessons learned and best practice from Hinkley Point C and apply them to Sizewell C methodologies Ensure all methodologies comply with statutory, regulatory and project requirements within a nuclear-licensed environment Promote collaboration across the alliance, acting in the best interests of the project and supporting a one-team culture What Skills and Experience We Are Looking For Strong technical expertise in heavy reinforced concrete works, reinforcement prefabrication and temporary works Proven experience producing construction methodologies, sketches and model-based visualisations Competence using Revit, Navisworks and CAD tools to support method development Ability to lead technical workshops and coordinate multi-disciplinary stakeholders Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams A collaborative communicator, confident engaging with clients, designers and supply chain partners Qualifications and Experience Degree in Civil Engineering Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE) Minimum of 6 years' experience on major civil engineering projects Contractor-side delivery experience Experience in the power and/or nuclear sector is desirable As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and if you require any adjustments for the interview process. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format, please email

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Project Quality Manager to drive quality assurance on major engineering programmes in the UK. The role requires over 10 years of experience in Quality across sectors such as Nuclear and Healthcare, alongside strong stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities include implementing a Quality Management System, monitoring Non-Conformances, and mentoring Quality Engineers. We prioritize operational excellence and customer satisfaction, contributing to prestigious projects. As a Disability Confident Employer, we support inclusive recruitment practices.

Project Quality Manager We are seeking a Project Quality Manager with exceptional stakeholder skills and a passion for delivering excellence. Join Laing O'Rourke and contribute to some of the biggest and most complex building and infrastructure projects in the UK. Duration: 6-9 months (April - June 2026). We expect to begin engaging PQMs for a range of major projects and portfolios across multiple sectors, including Healthcare, Life Sciences, Data Centres, Power, Water, Defence. Why This Opportunity Matters As a Project Quality Manager (PQM) at Laing O'Rourke, you'll be at the heart of major engineering programmes. You'll lead the charge on quality assurance and control, embedding a get it right first time culture and ensuring our teams deliver the exceptional outcomes our clients expect. Your work will directly influence operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and the integrity of some of the UK's most prestigious projects. What You'll Be Doing Implement and champion the Quality Management System. Act as the key Quality contact for stakeholders, including certification bodies. Lead a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and proactive risk identification. Deliver training, inductions and toolbox talks to uplift productivity, safety, and quality. Review and guide quality-critical documentation (Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements, etc.). Monitor and analyse Non Conformances, driving corrective actions and root cause analysis. Lead/support the Quality Incident Event Process for Category 1 NCRs. Leverage digital construction tools to support lifetime quality records and reporting. Ensure the creation and management of LTQR documentation, maintaining the golden thread. Manage requirements across the project lifecycle, ensuring clarity and compliance. Represent Quality with clients and key stakeholders, reporting performance and KPIs. Mentor Quality Engineers and foster strong cross functional relationships. Support audits, certifications, lessons learned, and pan Hub quality initiatives. Contribute to strategic quality improvements aligned with organisational goals. What You'll Bring 10+ years experience in Quality (governance, assurance, compliance, improvement, leadership). Experience in high assurance sectors (Nuclear, Rail, Energy, Healthcare, etc.). Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven team leadership and prioritisation capability. Excellent understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and related standards. Digital construction and assurance system experience (Fieldview, Asite, Trimble). Ability to work under pressure in complex project environments. Desirable ISO 9001:2015 Internal/Lead Auditor certification. Chartered status with CQI or an equivalent professional body (or working towards). We are proudly a Disability Confident Employer, offering inclusive recruitment and workplace adjustments to support candidates with long term health conditions or disabilities.

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Senior Optimisation Manager to enhance project delivery outcomes using advanced digital tools and AI-enabled analytics in Dartford. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leaders to drive smarter project performance across various sectors including rail and energy. Ideal candidates will bring significant expertise in construction planning, particularly with Primavera P6. A strong analytical mindset and communication skills are essential for success in presenting findings to clients and teams.

Senior Optimisation Manager Location: UK (Dartford preferred but flexible) Company: Akordi, a Laing O'Rourke subsidiary This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team working at the cutting edge of project optimisation for major infrastructure programmes. As a Senior Optimisation Manager you will combine advanced digital tools, AI enabled analytics and real world construction expertise to provide insights that increase planning certainty and improve delivery outcomes across rail, highways, energy, utilities and major capital programmes. You will work closely with senior project leaders to shape smarter, more predictable project performance. Are you ready to move into the future of construction optimisation? If the answer is yes then you are ready to join Akordi. About Akordi Akordi provides AI driven intelligence services for construction and infrastructure projects. We are growing rapidly, moving from start up to scale up, and work with government bodies, major developers and contractors to solve complex delivery challenges using decision intelligence and advanced analytics. What you will do Perform simulations and modelling to support decisions on staging, sequencing, planning, scheduling and re baselining. Use Akordi's AI enabled tools and your planning and construction expertise to analyse schedules and identify optimisation opportunities across time, cost, risk and resources. Review past performance to extract lessons learned and highlight opportunities for improvement. Identify critical schedule risks, develop and validate mitigation options with delivery teams. Produce clear, evidence based insights, reports and visualisations tailored to diverse client needs. Work closely with the Solutions Delivery Lead and global experts to align and develop our services. Present findings confidently in client workshops, schedule reviews and planning meetings. Ensure all assessments comply with UK delivery frameworks such as NEC, PACE and GRIP/GRIP Lite. What you will bring Experience in construction or infrastructure, including major UK projects. Experience of hands on planning experience (site or project office). Strong capability in developing and optimising master schedules for complex programmes. Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and solid knowledge of other scheduling/project controls tools. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction methodologies and phasing strategies. Strong analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills. Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently in fast paced environments. A collaborative, client focused approach with the ability to work in a small delivery team. Curiosity and adaptability, with a strong appetite for using new optimisation tools and techniques. About Us Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state of the art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.