Senior Design Engineer: Temp Works Lead & BIM

KAEFER UK & Ireland; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Devonport team on a permanent basis. You will lead technical design for temporary works and bespoke access solutions, guiding engineers from site survey through to detailed analysis and site support.

You will drive technical excellence, mentor junior staff, and integrate modern 3D analysis and BIM workflows while ensuring compliance with UK safety standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent relevant engineering discipline).
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng) with ICE or IStructE, or actively working toward professional review.
• Proven track record in temporary works design, scaffold engineering, or structural steelwork design within the UK.
• Demonstrable experience working under BS 5975 temporary works procedures, including Cat 2 and Cat 3 design checks.
• In‑depth understanding of wind loading calculations (Eurocode BS EN 1991‑1‑4) and connection design.
• Clear technical writing skills and the confidence to present structural schemes to site managers, clients, and TWCs.
• Aptitude for resolving non‑standard geometry, tight spatial envelopes, and complex tie/anchorage constraints under pressure.
• Constructive peer review capabilities, patience in mentoring developing engineers, and strong ownership of regional design output.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural analysis and calculations for complex temporary works, including heavy-duty access scaffolds, bespoke support structures, suspended systems or weather protection/temporary roofs.
• Carry out Design Checking (Cat 2/3) in accordance with BS 5975, ensuring complete structural integrity, stability, and buildability.
• Prepare calculation packs, design risk assessments (DRA), designer hazard logs, and erection sequences in alignment with CDM 2015 regulations.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Clear communication

Site liaison

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

CEng/IEng with ICE or IStructE

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

SCIA Engineer

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

KAEFER UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Devonport team on a permanent basis. You will lead technical design for temporary works and bespoke access solutions, guiding engineers from site survey through to detailed analysis and site support.

You will drive technical excellence, mentor junior staff, and integrate modern 3D analysis and BIM workflows while ensuring compliance with UK safety standards and client requirements.