Senior Scaffold Design Engineer

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Scaffold Design Engineer to deliver high-quality scaffold design services across various sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering, at least five years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD. This role involves client consultations, site surveys, and mentorship of junior engineers, offering a flexible working arrangement across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Scaffold Design or Temporary works.
• Proficient user of AutoCAD software.
• Understanding of structural mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scaffold design engineering services for offshore and onshore sites.
• Consult with clients to discuss major structural design requirements.
• Conduct regular site surveys and follow up with reporting.

Skills

Scaffold Design

Client Consultation

Structural Calculations

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

HNC or above in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Can you walk us through a particularly complex scaffold design you’ve worked on — including how you approached structural calculations, client consultation, and any on-site challenges you had to overcome?

Are you an experienced Civil, Structural and Temporary Works Engineer looking for a challenging new opportunity?

Do you have good knowledge of Civil & Structural Engineering and design?

Have you previously worked on highly regulated projects?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

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:

• Responsible for scaffold design engineering services to for all offshore and onshore sites. This will include, but not limited to, the design of complex and large-scale access scaffolds, temporary roofs, habitats and load bearing structures.
• 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 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.
• Manages and leads projects, ensuring quality and compliance with internal process and procedures.
• Mentors’ junior engineers, addresses complex challenges, and contributes to continuous improvement.

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)
• Scaffolding background (Desirable)
• Industrial scaffold experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of structural analysis software (Desirable)
• BOSIET(Desirable)
• MIST(Desirable)
• Medical (Desirable)

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.