Temporary Works Engineer

Dutco Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutco Group seeks a Temporary Works Engineer to support roads, marine, and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee the design and safe implementation of temporary works, ensuring compliance with standards and safety obligations.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs and calculations, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining inspection and approval documentation throughout construction and dismantling phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in temporary works engineering on roads, marine, infrastructure, or major construction projects.
• Knowledge of temporary works design principles, construction methods, and codes/standards.
• Experience reviewing calculations, drawings, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Familiarity with excavation support, formwork, falsework, access systems, lifting operations, and site logistics; marine/coastal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify temporary works requirements across project activities and interfaces.
• Prepare, review, or coordinate designs, calculations, drawings, and method statements.
• Assess site conditions and project constraints to develop safe solutions.
• Maintain temporary works registers, briefs, and approval docs.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors, and authorities.

Skills

Temporary works design

Structural analysis

Coordination

Site inspections

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Structural analysis software

Job description

Job description

We are seeking a Temporary Works Engineer to support roads, marine, and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and oversee the design and safe implementation of temporary works, ensuring they meet project requirements, applicable standards, and health and safety obligations.

Job Responsibility

• Identify temporary works requirements across project activities, including excavation support, access platforms, formwork, falsework, lifting arrangements, marine access, and temporary traffic management interfaces.
• Prepare, review, or coordinate temporary works designs, calculations, drawings, and method statements.
• Assess site conditions, project constraints, loads, construction sequence, and interfaces when developing temporary works solutions.
• Establish and maintain temporary works registers, design briefs, checking records, and approval documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors, site engineers, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure designs are independently checked at the appropriate level and changes are reviewed and approved before implementation.
• Monitor installation, inspection, use, modification, and dismantling of temporary works in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
• Conduct site inspections and support audits to verify compliance, identify risks, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on temporary works risks, safe systems of work, and relevant engineering standards.
• Support planning, procurement, and construction teams with practical, buildable, and cost-conscious solutions.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to incident reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in temporary works engineering on roads, marine, infrastructure, or major construction projects.
• Knowledge of temporary works design principles, construction methods, and applicable codes and standards.
• Experience reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Familiarity with excavation support, formwork, falsework, access systems, lifting operations, and site logistics; marine or coastal construction experience is an advantage.
• Understanding of temporary works procedures, design checking, inspection, and approval processes.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design and analysis software.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and respond to changing site conditions.
• Relevant professional registration or membership is preferred.

Temporary works design and engineering principles

• Structural analysis and design calculations
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing
• Temporary works systems, including formwork, falsework, scaffolding, shoring, and excavation support
• Interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Application of relevant building codes, standards, and health and safety regulations
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Design review, checking, and technical approval processes
• Coordination with construction, design, and site teams
• Site inspections and verification of temporary works installation
• Technical report preparation and document control
• Problem-solving and sound engineering judgment
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software and CAD tools