Principal Temporary Works Design Engineer Lead Innovate

BAM UK & Ireland; Park; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/travel allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Personal development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to join the Temporary Works Centre of Expertise (TW CoE). You will lead the delivery of temporary works designs across a diverse portfolio, ensuring technical governance and high-quality outputs.

Based in the Northern region with offices in Leeds, Manchester, Kilsyth or Birmingham, you will mentor engineers, support bids and stakeholder engagement, and drive innovation in digital engineering and MMC/DfMA approaches.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional status.
• Extensive experience in temporary works and structural/civil engineering design.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and temporary works solutions.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis and design software.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of design assurance and technical governance.
• Knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of temporary works design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Provide technical leadership, supervision, and mentoring to engineers and designers.
• Act as a lead point of contact for projects, bids, and key stakeholders.
• Reviewing and checking designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards, procedures, and best practice.
• Supporting technical governance, design assurance, and quality management activities.
• Undertaking site visits, technical reviews, and assurance activities as required.
• Supporting resource planning, project delivery, and commercial performance.
• Driving innovation, digital engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to technical training, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

Skills

Civil engineering

CEng

Temporary works design

Structural/civil design

Engineering analysis software

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Design governance

BS 5975 knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

Engineering analysis software

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to join the Temporary Works Centre of Expertise (TW CoE). You will lead the delivery of temporary works designs across a diverse portfolio, ensuring technical governance and high-quality outputs.

Based in the Northern region with offices in Leeds, Manchester, Kilsyth or Birmingham, you will mentor engineers, support bids and stakeholder engagement, and drive innovation in digital engineering and MMC/DfMA approaches.