Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

ERSG Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking a Chartered Principal Temporary Works Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex temporary works across gas and energy infrastructure projects. You will provide engineering assurance and mentor a developing team within our growing Energy division.

The role combines technical leadership with governance, working closely with clients, project and construction teams to deliver safe, practical and buildable solutions in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with demonstrable temp works leadership.
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Extensive temp works design and management experience.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975, Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience in hydrocarbon or energy infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical review of temporary works solutions.
• Provide engineering governance and ensure compliance with standards.
• Act as senior technical authority for complex temp works projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop team capability.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver safe, buildable solutions.
• Drive best practice in temporary works design, risk management and compliance.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Leadership

Temporary works design

BS 5975 knowledge

Eurocodes knowledge

British Standards knowledge

Energy infrastructure experience

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

Location: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)

Contract: 12 Months

Determination: Outside IR35

Rate: £400 - £450 per day (DOE)We're looking for a Chartered Principal Temporary Works Engineer to join a growing Energy team, leading the design and delivery of complex temporary works across gas and energy infrastructure projects.

This is a key technical leadership role where you'll provide engineering assurance, mentor a developing team and help expand our in-house capability, reducing reliance on external consultants for high-value temporary works projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical review of temporary works solutions.
• Provide engineering governance and ensure compliance with BS 5975, Eurocodes and relevant British Standards.
• Act as the senior technical authority for complex temporary works projects.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, developing the team's capability.
• Work closely with clients, project teams and construction teams to deliver safe, practical and buildable solutions.
• Drive best practice in temporary works design, risk management and engineering compliance.

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Extensive experience in temporary works design and management.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975, Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience within hydrocarbon or energy infrastructure is highly desirable.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit