Lead Temporary Works Design Engineer (Structures)

Laing O'Rourke group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in our Europe Hub Temporary Works Design team. The role focuses on delivering robust temporary works designs for major projects while integrating with permanent works and construction teams.

You will apply first-principles engineering, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to technical excellence and innovation across diverse infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check temporary works designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring structural integrity and clearly defined design assumptions.
• Apply first-principles engineering to develop innovative, buildable solutions that support safe construction methodologies and value engineering objectives.
• Design in accordance with Eurocodes across a range of structural materials, including steel, reinforced concrete, and timber.
• Provide technical support to project, tender, and construction teams.
• Identify, assess, and communicate design risks, residual risks, constraints, and safety-critical elements.
• Interface with permanent works designers and stakeholders to ensure compatibility between temporary works, construction methodology and the permanent design.
• Undertake design reviews and independent checks, maintaining high standards of technical assurance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers in structural analysis, design, and engineering best practice.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and technical excellence across the team.

Job description

Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in our Europe Hub Temporary Works Design team. The role focuses on delivering robust temporary works designs for major projects while integrating with permanent works and construction teams.

You will apply first-principles engineering, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to technical excellence and innovation across diverse infrastructure projects.