Principal Temporary Works Design Engineer - Manchester

Acm Corp; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the civil engineering sector is seeking a Principal Temporary Works Design Engineer in Manchester. The role involves managing temporary works designs, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative engineering solutions while fostering team development and knowledge sharing. This temporary position offers a range of benefits, including a car allowance and subsidised medical cover.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Contributory Pension

35 Days annual leave

Qualifications

• Manage workload efficiently and maintain CPD.
• Support development of colleagues and foster knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Manage temporary works design for UK and Ireland projects.
• Produce calculations, drawings, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with CDM requirements.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

BIM Visualisation

3D CAD

Tools

Navisworks

3D Laser Scanning

Job description

Principal Temporary Works Design Engineer - Manchester

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Division: Civil Engineering

Location: Manchester

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Contributory Pension; 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of civil, structural & geotechnical temporary works designs across the GRAHAM business. Provide technical support for live projects and tenders, ensuring all solutions are safe, buildable, and compliant with GRAHAM Policies and Procedures for temporary works.

We have a team of experienced engineers and technicians with expertise in civil, structural, and geotechnical disciplines, offering services such as 3D CAD, Navisworks, 3D Laser Scanning, BIM Visualisation, and Vehicle Swept Path Analysis.

A Temporary Works Design Engineer must manage their workload efficiently, maintain their CPD, and support the development of colleagues. They should foster knowledge sharing within the team.

Typical Duties:

• Manage all aspects of temporary works design and checking for tender and construction phases of UK and Ireland projects, using various materials.
• Prepare safe, buildable, and efficient temporary works designs in accordance with relevant codes.
• Produce calculations, drawings, and risk assessments under tight deadlines, covering structural steel, concrete, timber, piling, crane platforms, hoarding, formwork, scaffolding, slope stability, and ground support systems.
• Ensure designs adhere to quality procedures and are fully consulted on with relevant parties.
• Advise on temporary conditions or loads affecting permanent works design.
• Ensure independent checks of designs for adequacy and compliance.
• Assist in reviewing and certifying designs by others/subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with CDM requirements.
• Provide timely advice to construction teams, adapting to changing site conditions.
• Support estimating teams with costs, programmes, and sequencing.
• Provide information for procurement of materials and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Conduct site visits to inspect temporary works and resolve buildability issues.
• Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate.
• Work as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and reacting to site requirements.
• Contribute to team development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Commitment: At GRAHAM, we promote equality and respect for all individuals. We support applicants with disabilities and offer accessible application formats. We are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews to qualified disabled applicants. Eligibility to work in the UK is required, and security checks may be conducted.

Senior Level:

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

• Temporary

Job Functions:

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:

• Design Services