Senior Temporary Works Designer – Major Infrastructure

Sizewell C Company; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) invites applications for a Temporary Works Designer to support Sizewell C. You will deliver and check temporary works designs across Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine & Tunnels, coordinating with lead design consultants, subcontractors and construction teams.

The role requires extensive experience with temporary works on major infrastructure, proficiency in AutoCAD and related tools, and a track record of delivering high-quality designs to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering temporary works design services on site during construction.
• Experience with site-based activities and proprietary equipment used in temporary works.
• Familiar with BS5975:2019 and current design standards (Eurocodes).
• Ability to design in multiple materials using British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Strong QA/documentation discipline and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with contractors and suppliers.
• Experience with design interfaces across permanent and temporary works.
• Mentor junior engineers and support process improvements.
• Degree in civil/structural engineering and professional qualification progress.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrable experience with at least 2 in a design role.
• Major project construction experience in contractor-led environment.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Design, check and assure temporary works solutions per BS5975 and Eurocodes.
• Deliver designs across Earthworks, Main Civil Works and Marine & Tunnels scopes.
• Develop standard design solutions and manage temporary works systems.
• Check subcontractor temporary works designs for technical assurance.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, reports and risk assessments.
• Advise site and design teams on buildability and construction methods.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, HSWA, LOLER and PUWER.
• Identify and communicate design risks with a focus on Zero Harm.
• Mentor junior engineers and support digital processes in delivery phases.
• Interface management between CWA and stakeholders.
• Support development of standard design processes.

Skills

Temporary works design

BS5975 knowledge

Eurocodes knowledge

Site-based experience

AutoCAD

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

Professional qualification in progress

Tools

Hilti profis

RMD Beam

GFSafe

CAD PWS

ROBOT

Job description

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) invites applications for a Temporary Works Designer to support Sizewell C. You will deliver and check temporary works designs across Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine & Tunnels, coordinating with lead design consultants, subcontractors and construction teams.

The role requires extensive experience with temporary works on major infrastructure, proficiency in AutoCAD and related tools, and a track record of delivering high-quality designs to tight deadlines.