Innovative Temporary Works Design Engineer

DCS Recruitment; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 contractor in Watford for temporary works design. You will develop practical engineering solutions, perform design checks and prepare technical documentation, working closely with Senior Engineers and project stakeholders.

The role focuses on temporary works within major construction projects, offering opportunities to progress within a large contractor environment and gain exposure to complex infrastructure tasks.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in Temporary Works Design within construction, infrastructure or engineering environments.
• Ability to deliver design work and calculations with a good level of independence.
• Experience under guidance of Senior Engineer or Design Manager.
• Good understanding of construction methods, sequencing and buildability.
• Experience undertaking engineering calculations and design checks.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and codes of practice.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with construction and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver temporary works design solutions to support construction activities.
• Produce engineering calculations, design checks and technical documentation.
• Apply design standards, codes and engineering principles.
• Review and validate design outputs, including hand calculations.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers, construction teams and stakeholders.
• Identify engineering challenges and develop practical, buildable solutions.
• Consider safety, buildability and cost when proposing designs.
• Prepare and maintain design records and technical documentation.
• Support review and checking of designs produced by others.
• Contribute to design risk assessments and management of design risks.

Skills

Temporary Works Design

Independent design delivery

Engineering calculations

Construction methods & buildability

Standards & codes knowledge

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Structural Engineering degree or related

Tools

Engineering design software

BIM

Job description

DCS Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 contractor in Watford for temporary works design. You will develop practical engineering solutions, perform design checks and prepare technical documentation, working closely with Senior Engineers and project stakeholders.

The role focuses on temporary works within major construction projects, offering opportunities to progress within a large contractor environment and gain exposure to complex infrastructure tasks.