Carmichaels are seeking a Methods Engineer to work on the HS2 project in Birmingham

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Methods Engineer will be responsible for providing support to the methods team. In particular:  

• Review and input to the constructability of the permanent design.  
• Draw up the structural works execution programme  
• Draw up the preparation schedule for Methods and Plant.  
• Participate in technical/price studies for different construction solutions for the structure.  
• Set the execution methods (methods statement, operating procedures, phasing, cycles) in line with the Programme and the Quality-Safety-Environment rules.  
• Carry out studies regarding site installations and the lifting equipment.  
• Determine all plant resources needed for concreting and safety: formwork for vertical and Formwork for horizontal elements, safety, lifting equipment, etc.  
• Provide monitoring and inspection of manufacturers of special plant/equipment: consultation, ordering, checking the calculation notes and fabrication drawings, acceptance in factory, dummy assembly, packaging.  
• Manage the Methods technicians/engineers and draughtsperson  
• Monitor studies of technical risks (Methods) of the project.  

Skills & Experience 

• Engineering degree or similar  
• Microsoft office suit (excel skills)  
• Autocad skills to review or sketch up designs  

• Coordination and negotiation skills  
• Technical knowledge and profit minded  
• Methodical, have authority, available, attentive, objective, tenacious and have a sense of responsibility.  
• Business Capabilities include: Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving, Decision Making, Influencing & Negotiation, Interpersonal Ability, Planning & Organising, Technology & Process, Verbal Communication & Written Communication