Temporary Works Design Engineer

Location: Nationwide - Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich or Plymouth

Working pattern: 40 hours per week | Agile working | Hybrid options

Employment type: Permanent

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering design team, supporting the delivery of complex construction and major infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded engineering consultancy and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, providing innovative, safe and buildable engineering solutions from concept through to delivery.

You will play a key role in delivering temporary works design and construction engineering services, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

The role offers a varied workload, opportunities to take ownership of project delivery and the chance to contribute to technically challenging construction and infrastructure schemes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking activities, integrating with permanent works design where appropriate.

• Develop safe, practical and buildable engineering solutions for complex construction projects.

• Support tender and bid activities, including outline design proposals, feasibility studies and technical input.

• Manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, technical standards and company procedures.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors and design teams.

• Represent the engineering team at client and project meetings.

• Oversee the preparation and production of design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, technical reports and risk assessments.

• Provide technical assessments, value engineering and support in resolving construction-related engineering challenges.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A relevant engineering qualification at Level 6 or Level 7, supported by appropriate industry experience.

• Experience in construction engineering services and temporary works design.

• Experience leading engineering project delivery and managing workloads effectively.

• The ability to develop practical, safe and technically robust engineering solutions.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and project teams.

• A commitment to professional development, with Initial Professional Development towards IEng or equivalent through a relevant professional institution, such as the ICE, completed or in progress.

• A full UK driving licence.

Location and working arrangements

The role is available across the following locations:

Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Plymouth.

Agile working is supported, with the opportunity to work from home for up to 1-2 days per week, depending on project and business requirements.

The standard working week is 40 hours, with some flexibility available around working hours.

What's on offer?

• The opportunity to work on complex construction and major infrastructure projects.

• A varied and technically challenging engineering workload.

• Agile and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A comprehensive benefits package, with options to suit individual needs.

Important information

Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be offered for this position. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

If you are a Temporary Works Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity to work on challenging projects within a collaborative engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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