Senior Engineer

MGF LTD; Tyldesley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tyldesley is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join their Temporary Works Engineering department. The ideal candidate will lead design efforts for temporary works and structural projects, ensuring compliance with standards. Responsibilities include managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering innovative engineering solutions. Candidates must hold professional engineering registration and have at least five years of relevant design experience. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Volunteering Leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of design experience in Temporary Works.
• Strong technical knowledge of temporary works and BS5975.
• Proven management and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and checking of structural and temporary works schemes.
• Manage workloads and uphold the commitment to precision.
• Ensure all designs meet current standards and specifications.

Skills

Temporary Works design

Structural engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Professional registration at IEng or CEng level

Job description

MGF are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a leading Temporary Works Engineering department, based in Astley, Manchester, supporting a diverse range of temporary works and structural projects across the UK.

Our work covers shoring, structural support systems, and heavy lifting solutions for major infrastructure and construction schemes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take on technical leadership, provide mentorship, and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and buildable Temporary Works design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and checking of structural and temporary works schemes in accordance with BS5975, including design management and ensuring timely delivery of our special projects.
• Manage workloads and uphold MGF's commitment to precision by ensuring all quality assurance processes are followed.
• Ensure all designs meet current standards, specifications, and client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, site teams, and other stakeholders to provide practical, buildable engineering solutions.
• Acting as CRE-Design for MGF's Temporary Works scope, following Network Rail's formal design procedure.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to Graduate Engineers and CAD Technicians, including MGF's wider sales teams and customers.
• Act as Designated Engineer (DE) and/or Supervising Civil Engineer (SCE) under the ICE Training Scheme, supporting the professional development of junior team members.
• Identify and implement training and development plans with Design Engineers and Team Leaders.
• Help deliver companywide training with a specific focus on Technical, commercial, and H&S training.

Qualifications

• Must hold professional registration at IEng or CEng level with either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
• Minimum five years of design experience in Temporary Works, with a strong emphasis on both structural and geotechnical engineering principles.
• Strong technical knowledge of temporary works and demonstrable experience applying BS5975, including CAT II design checking.
• Thorough understanding of CDM 2015, including roles and responsibilities.
• Proven management and mentoring skills with experience supporting Graduate Engineers and Technicians.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to engineering challenges.

Desirable experience

• Temporary Works design and checking experience (e.g. excavation support, General temporary propping systems including fa?ade retention and bridge jacking).
• Experience acting as DE or SCE under an ICE-approved training scheme, and active within ICE / IStructE.

Benefits

• Option to purchase additional days of annual leave
• Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Volunteering Leave
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
• Security of working for a well-established & growing company
• A sense of family is at the core of our company culture
• Shutdown over the Christmas period
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free on-site parking

About MGF

MGF is a rapidly expanding, a highly innovative and digitally advanced market leader in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of proprietary excavation support systems to the Construction Industry. Established in 1981, Employing over 450 staff, we operate nationally from 13 locations. We are a highly respected sector leader, well respected for our intelligence, and client focussed approach to delivery of projects. MGF, also, operates a highly successful Institution of Civil Engineers Approved Training Scheme to support the right candidate in attaining professional recognition as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society. All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.