Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to lead technical design packages for demolition, heavy propping, façade retention and deep excavations across London and the South East.

You will act as the technical lead, perform Cat 2/3 checks, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with TWCs, project managers and site teams to ensure buildability and compliance with BS 5975, CDM and Eurocodes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered/Incorporated status preferred.
• Proven experience in temporary works design and checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept-to-detail temporary works designs and checks.
• Cover demolition stability, façade retention, heavy propping and deep excavations.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5975, CDM regulations and Eurocodes.
• Collaborate with TWCs, managers and site teams for buildability.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform site design audits.

Skills

Temporary works design

Cat 2/3 design checks

Structural analysis software

CAD/BIM tools

Education

Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/BIM tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: London / South East
Salary: Competitive Salary + Package (DOE)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to join a premier specialist contractor delivering major schemes across London and the South East. You will act as the technical lead, managing design packages for complex demolition, heavy propping, façade retention, and deep excavations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Check: Lead concept-to-detail temporary works designs (calculations, drawings, specs) and perform independent Cat 2/3 design checks.
• Scope: Cover demolition stability, façade retention, heavy propping, needling, excavation supports, piling platforms, and falsework.
• Compliance: Ensure full adherence to BS 5975, CDM regulations, Eurocodes, and company safety standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with TWCs, project managers, site teams, and permanent works designers to ensure buildability.
• Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and conduct technical site audits to resolve site-specific design issues.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (Chartered/Incorporated preferred).
• Proven experience in temporary works design and checking with a specialist contractor or consultancy.
• Strong expertise in BS 5975, CDM, structural analysis, and geotechnical behavior.
• Proficient in structural analysis software and CAD/BIM tools.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.