Senior Scaffold Design Engineer

Bilfinger; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Scaffold Design Engineer to work flexibly across the UK. This role requires significant experience in scaffold design, consultations with clients, and technical guidance on scaffold construction, alongside proficiency in AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in scaffold design and relevant educational qualifications. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities within a supportive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Scaffold Design or Temporary works.
• Proficient user of AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of structural analysis software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to discuss structural scaffold design requirements.
• Provide design drawings and technical guidance for scaffolds.
• Conduct regular site surveys and follow up reporting.

Skills

Scaffold Design

Structural Mechanics

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

3D CAD modelling

Education

HNC in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

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12.08.2025

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Senior Scaffold Design Engineer

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

The position holder is employed as a Senior Scaffold Design Engineer and is required to progress his/her identified job tasks in a diligent and efficient way as directed by the Scaffold Design Manager.

The location is flexible across the UK.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consultation with clients and site teams to discuss, resolve and design major structural scaffold design requirements.
• Design drawings, provide technical guidance, calculations and detailing of structural scaffolds in accordance with the relevant British and European standards and industry best practice to allow construction of structural scaffolds on sites.
• Regular site surveys onshore and offshore installations with follow up reporting.
• Promotion of the scaffold design service and scaffold innovations to the wider Bilfinger group.
• Developing and maintaining close working relationships with clients and operational team members.
• Support with developing and implementing workpacks in relation to scaffold design including estimating, risk assessments and checking of designs.
• Combines technical expertise with leadership.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous role in Scaffold Design or Temporary works
• Minimum 5 years experience
• HNC (or above) in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient user of AutoCAD software
• Understanding of structural mechanics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• 3D CAD modelling experience(Desirable)
• Industrial scaffold experience(Desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of structural analysis software(Desirable)

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Engineering & Consultancy | Bilfinger UK Limited | Permanent | White-collar workers | Professional | Engineering