Temporary Works Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. The successful candidate will be pivotal in designing and coordinating temporary works for complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and involvement in high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Opportunities for professional development

Chartership support

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with a relevant institution.
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Experience with Temporary Works Coordinator training.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess temporary works including scaffolding and excavation support.
• Produce detailed design calculations and technical documentation.
• Liaise with site teams and manage the approval process for temporary works.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Structural Analysis

BIM Coordination

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural Analysis Software

3D Modelling Tools

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23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer to join a dynamic and multidisciplinary engineering team delivering a range of complex infrastructure and construction projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design, coordination, and approval of temporary works schemes, ensuring they meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design and assess temporary works including (but not limited to): falsework, formwork, access platforms, scaffolding, propping, hoardings, excavation support, and crane bases.

Produce detailed design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation in accordance with current codes, standards, and project requirements.

Liaise with site teams, project engineers, and external stakeholders to develop safe, practical, and economical solutions.

Undertake site visits and inspections to monitor the implementation of temporary works and provide technical support during construction.

Manage the approval process for temporary works, including preparation and presentation of design briefs and design risk assessments.

Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, health and safety legislation, and relevant quality assurance procedures.

Assist in the development of standard temporary works solutions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians as required.

Requirements

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

Chartered or working towards Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE or IStructE).

Strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards, and temporary works procedures (e.g. BS 5975).

Proficiency in structural analysis software.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.

Experience with BIM coordination and 3D modelling tools.

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Supervisor (TWS) training.

Knowledge of site operations and construction sequencing.

Competitive salary and package

Opportunities for professional development and chartership support

Involvement in high-profile, multi-disciplinary engineering projects

If this opportunity sounds of interest, do not hesitate to apply!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.