Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to remote work (

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is recruiting an experienced Senior Temporary Works Engineer to support the ASTI project in Aberdeen. You will deliver temporary works designs, adhere to BS5975 and our management procedures, and work with engineers, designers, and site teams to create safe and buildable solutions.

Join our Regional Scotland team to lead design checks, risk assessments, and value-engineering initiatives while promoting a Zero Harm safety culture and sustainable practices across a high-profile

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering knowledge and experience delivering temporary works on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, DMRB, CIRIA guidance and associated software.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality temporary works designs, including calculations, drawings, and design statements.
• Perform category I, II and III design checks and associated certification
• Prepare Designers’ Risk Assessments and communicate residual risks clearly.
• Provide buildable, safe, and efficient temporary works solutions aligned with permanent works methodology.
• Lead value-engineering initiatives to optimise safety, cost, and programme outcomes.
• Support site teams with expert technical advice and respond promptly to queries.
• Liaise effectively with permanent works designers, supply chain partners, and third-party stakeholders.
• Contribute to assurance activities including audits, technical reviews, and design coordination.
• Promote our Zero Harm culture and champion high standards of safety and sustainability.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Temporary works on major infra

Communication and problem solving

Education

Degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

CADS

Geo5

Tekla Tedds

Robot

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Location: Aberdeen

Company: Balfour Beatty

Project: ASTI - Pathway to 2030

Balfour Beatty is recruiting for an experienced Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join our Regional Scotland team, supporting the delivery of the high‑profile ASTI project in Aberdeen.

This is a key role within our Temporary Works function, providing safe, innovative, and buildable design solutions that enable our site teams to deliver major infrastructure works efficiently and safely.

What you'll be doing

The Opportunity

As a Senior Temporary Works Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering temporary works designs that adhere to BS5975 and Balfour Beatty’s Management of Temporary Works procedures.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers, supply chain partners, and construction teams to develop compliant, cost‑effective, and practical solutions for the ASTI project.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality temporary works designs, including calculations, drawings, and design statements.
• Perform category I, II and III design checks and associated certification
• Prepare Designers’ Risk Assessments and communicate residual risks clearly.
• Provide buildable, safe, and efficient temporary works solutions aligned with permanent works methodology.
• Lead value‑engineering initiatives to optimise safety, cost, and programme outcomes.
• Support site teams with expert technical advice and respond promptly to queries.
• Liaise effectively with permanent works designers, supply chain partners, and third‑party stakeholders.
• Contribute to assurance activities including audits, technical reviews, and design coordination.
• Promote our Zero Harm culture and champion high standards of safety and sustainability.

Who we're looking for

You will bring:

• Strong civil engineering knowledge and experience delivering temporary works on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, DMRB, CIRIA guidance, and associated software (e.g., CADS, Geo5, Tekla Tedds, Robot).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and maintain high technical standards.
• A proactive, collaborative, and positive mindset aligned with Balfour Beatty’s values.

Desirable:

• Degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Chartered or working toward ICE/IStructE membership.
• AutoCAD/Civils 3D drawing capability.
• Experience in project‑based construction environments.

Why Join Us?

At Balfour Beatty, you’ll be part of a passionate and supportive engineering community that encourages collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. You’ll work on a flagship Scottish infrastructure project (ASTI), shaping solutions that enable the safe and successful delivery of a nationally significant scheme.

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

Why work for us

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.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• 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…

About us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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