Associate Temporary Works Design Engineer

Carrington West Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Associate Temporary Works Engineer. This role involves leading temporary works design, supporting tenders, and providing value engineering solutions to enhance project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project delivery and temporary works design, as well as excellent communication skills. The company offers competitive benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, and flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in temporary works design, engineering, and project delivery.
• Expertise in integrating temporary and permanent works design.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking across projects.
• Support tender submissions with design schemes.
• Manage design coordination on multidisciplinary projects.
• Conduct technical assessments of third-party designs.

Skills

Temporary works design

Project delivery

Technical assessments

Risk management

Value engineering

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered or working towards Chartered status

Job description

Associate Temporary Works Engineer

Are you an experienced and motivated Associate Temporary Works Engineer looking to join an established team and support the delivery of complex construction engineering services. This role is ideal for a technical leader ready to contribute to the success of high-profile projects, with responsibility for leading the temporary works design and coordination across various sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead temporary works design and checking, integrating with permanent works where applicable.
• Support tenders and bids, delivering design schemes and feasibility studies focused on buildability and efficiency.
• Provide value engineering solutions to enhance Kier’s competitive position.
• Manage design coordination and act as lead designer on multidisciplinary projects.
• Conduct technical assessments of third‑party designs, ensuring compliance with client and Kier requirements.
• Offer technical expertise and advice to the team, supporting incident investigations and rectifications.
• Identify technical risks and propose solutions for project scoping, pricing, and construction.
• Lead bespoke training initiatives and mentor junior engineers to raise technical competence.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in temporary works design, engineering, and project delivery.
• Expertise in the integration of temporary and permanent works design.
• Strong background in technical assessments, risk management, and value engineering.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior engineers, raising the level of engineering competence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to lead teams and collaborate with multidisciplinary groups.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g., ICE, IStructE).

What’s on Offer:

In return, the company offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, alongside a car or car allowance, private healthcare and flexible, hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance. You will benefit from a clearly defined progression pathway within a growing in‑house design team, with genuine opportunity to influence strategy and technical standards at a senior level. This is a role where your expertise will be recognised and rewarded, and where you will have the autonomy, support and platform to further develop your leadership career.

If you are a dynamic engineer looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in delivering complex construction projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a forward‑thinking team that is committed to excellence.

For a confidential conversation, please contact [e-mail] or 02393876031.