Lead Temporary Works Design Engineer – Civil Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company, seeks a Principal Engineer / Design Team Leader to head the Temporary Works Design team in the UK. This role blends hands-on engineering with leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding projects from conception to site delivery.

You will drive buildability, risk-based design, and value engineering while ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in temporary works design within civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural design using steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and Eurocodes.
• Experience with falsework, formwork, shoring systems, and construction methodologies.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Geotechnical design experience would be advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng, MICE, MIStructE or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of temporary works and associated permanent works solutions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality technical output.
• Provide buildability, construction methodology, and value engineering advice for projects and tenders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and company quality and safety procedures.
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, permanent works designers, and external design suppliers.
• Provide technical support throughout project delivery, including site visits where required.
• Drive innovation, digital engineering, and process improvements within the design function.

Skills

Leadership

Temporary works design

Civil engineering

Eurocodes

Job description

Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company, seeks a Principal Engineer / Design Team Leader to head the Temporary Works Design team in the UK. This role blends hands-on engineering with leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding projects from conception to site delivery.

You will drive buildability, risk-based design, and value engineering while ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and safety standards.