Scaffold Design Engineer

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services company is seeking a Scaffold Design Engineer to lead the design for a major nuclear construction project in Bridgwater, ensuring compliance and safety. The successful candidate will possess a qualification in engineering and at least 3 years of scaffolding design experience, using AutoCAD and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and the chance to contribute to a significant infrastructure project.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunity to work on ambitious nuclear projects

Culture that rewards ingenuity and personal growth

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in scaffolding design.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects, particularly within regulated industries.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineer for scaffold-related temporary works.
• Create high-quality drawings and prepare engineering calculations.
• Collaborate with design managers and site teams for optimal solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualification in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering (HNC, HND or Degree)

Job description

Overview

As our Scaffold Design Engineer, you'll take the lead on delivering safe, innovative, and compliant scaffold designs for a major nuclear construction project. From initial concept through to on-site execution, you'll be the technical authority - ensuring that everything is built not just to spec, but to the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead design engineer for scaffold-related temporary works.
• Create high-quality drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk tools; prepare detailed engineering calculations that comply with British and European standards.
• Prepare full technical documentation in line with CDM regulations and internal processes.
• Collaborate with design managers, JV partners, site teams, and client representatives to develop the best possible solutions.
• Provide technical support, expert advice, and guidance to the wider team.
• Review and check scaffold designs to ensure they meet BS5975 standards.

We’re after someone who blends technical skill with practical insight - someone who’s confident, collaborative, and ready to take ownership of complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Qualification in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering (HNC, HND or Degree).
• At least 3 years' experience in scaffolding design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and ideally structural analysis software.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and a clear sense of prioritisation.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects - particularly within highly regulated industries.
• Driven by a desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a team that values innovation.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• The chance to work on one of the UK's most ambitious nuclear projects
• A culture that rewards ingenuity, fosters personal growth, and celebrates success

At Altrad, we’re not just a support services company - we’re the critical human infrastructure that keeps the UK and Ireland’s most vital industries moving. With over 10,000 talented individuals across the region, our people power the extraordinary - delivering innovative solutions that make a real impact on millions of lives.