Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer

Fawkes and Reece; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and civil engineering company in the UK is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to support various projects. This hybrid role allows for 40% remote working, promoting flexibility. Responsibilities include conducting temporary works design and ensuring compliance with design standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in civil engineering, post-graduate experience in design or site roles, and proficiency in AutoCAD and related software.

Benefits

Up to 40% remote working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Post graduate experience in design or site roles.
• Knowledge of current design standards and codes of practice.
• Experience with site-based activities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake temporary works design and checking.
• Ensure design compliance and risk assessment preparation.
• Support both site and office teams with technical guidance.

Skills

Temporary works design

Technical approval documentation

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HNC in civil or structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hilti profis

Tensar

Beam Pal/RMD Beam

GFSafe

WALLAP

ROBOT

Geo 5

Job description

Reference: AW - 099_1762426880
Posted: November 6, 2025

My client is a World Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to join their Regional team to work across their Regional Civils (East, Northwest, Central South east and South) side of the business based out of either their Leeds or Warrington offices.

This is a hybrid role where two days of home working will be permitted.

This role will cover multiple projects across different locations, which offers a variety of exposure to our exciting portfolio of projects.

They are looking for a technically strong, ambitious, and energetic Temporary Works design engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer who is seeking to develop themselves and help create strong technical capabilities within the team.

What you’ll be doing

As a Temporary Works Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking temporary works design and checking for individual projects either independently or under the supervision of a senior engineer including: Site establishment, Haul roads, Working platforms, Service protection slabs, Shoring solutions, Earthworks excavation and slope stability, Formwork/falsework, Temporary bridges, Scaffolding and edge protection, Rebar cage stability, Propping

You will:

• Ensure internal and subcontractor designs comply with the temporary works design brief and are delivered within the required timescale.
• Ensure design risks are considered and prepare Designers risk assessments, communicating residual design risks as appropriate.
• Be responsible for the completion of technical approval documents including Approval in Principles (AIP's) for National Highways and Form C documents for Network Rail.
• Provide support to both site and office-based teams involved with temporary works to ensure compliance with the company's Temporary Works Management Procedure.
• Provide technical support to work winning teams on the "buildability" of the design proposals and the development of safe, innovative and cost-effective temporary works solutions.
• Actively supports the company's values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Respect.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

This role requires an individual with the following qualifications, knowledge, experience and personal qualities:

• A degree or HNC or equivalent in civil or structural engineering. Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of engineering principles.
• Post graduate experience including either design (temporary and/or permanent works design) or site experience.
• Has some experience of site-based activities and a knowledge of proprietary equipment commonly used in temporary works applications.
• An awareness of current design standards and codes of practice and published guidance documents relevant to temporary works.
• Conversant with the management and procedures associated with temporary works as defined in BS5975: 2019.
• Able to establish good working relationships with both work colleagues and external technical consultants and suppliers.
• Able to clearly and confidently communicate engineering ideas and principles both verbally and in writing.
• Working experience of AutoCAD, and various others design software packages (i.e. Hilti profis, Tensar, Beam Pal/ RMD Beam, GFSafe, WALLAP, ROBOT and Geo 5 software packages) used for Temporary Works designs and checks.
• Working towards full membership of an appropriate professional institution (ICE or IStructE).

The Company

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Here are some of the key benefits of working for this company:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…