Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High-profile projects

Career development

Collaborative team

Site-based exposure

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Engineer in Birmingham to lead the design and assessment of temporary structures for major UK construction projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver practical, safe, and compliant solutions on site and in the office.

The role offers a competitive salary (£50,000–£65,000), exposure to high-profile schemes nationwide, and opportunities for ongoing professional development, Chartered progression, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in temporary works design within construction or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design calculations to UK standards.
• Experience with design checks, technical reports, and construction drawings.
• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards accreditation desirable.
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Live within a commutable distance to Birmingham

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assessment of temporary structures for construction projects.
• Review calculations and liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Conduct site visits to verify on-site conditions and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and manage deliverables.
• Ensure designs meet relevant UK standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Temporary works design

Structural analysis

Design calculations

Site checks

Technical guidance

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £50,000-£65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Join a specialist engineering consultancy delivering innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to the UK construction industry. Working on exciting projects nationwide, you will help shape construction schemes, ensure safety across engineering designs, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a business that values technical excellence and long-term client relationships.

What's on Offer for the Senior Temporary Works Engineer:

• A competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000


• Opportunity to work on a range of high-profile construction projects


• Career development and ongoing professional training


• Collaborative team environment with extensive technical expertise


• Exposure to challenging engineering designs and site-based projects

The Role:

As a Senior Temporary Works Engineer, you will lead the design and assessing of temporary structures that enable construction projects to progress safely and efficiently. From excavation support, scaffolding and propping to crane foundations and formwork, you will develop engineering solutions, review calculations, conduct site visits and liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams. As a senior member of the team, you will also provide technical guidance, manage project deliverables, and ensure designs meet relevant standards and safety requirements.

Requirements for the Senior Temporary Works Engineer:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Significant experience in temporary works design within construction or consultancy.


• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, design calculations and relevant UK Standards.


• Experience with design checks, technical reports, and construction drawings.


• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards professional accreditation is desirable.


• The full right to work within the UK


• A full UK driving licence


• Live within a commutable distance to Birmingham

This is a permanent role.