Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Pertemps TM; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist provider in the UK seeks a Senior Temporary Works Structural Design Engineer to lead design projects and mentor junior staff. This hands-on role requires strong temporary works design experience and leadership capabilities. The position offers a salary of up to £55,000 and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should be UK citizen and possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Benefits

Support towards chartership

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong technical understanding of relevant design codes.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Proficient with design software and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of structural solutions for temporary works.
• Ensure project delivery meets safety and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their development.
• Directly engage with clients to deliver effective design solutions.
• Improve design processes and standards.

Skills

Temporary works design

Structural mechanics

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Senior Temporary Works Structural Design Engineer
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Temporary Works Engineer ready to take a lead role on complex projects and mentor the next generation of engineers? We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist provider of ground support systems for the construction industry. This well-established business designs, manufactures, and supplies a wide range of temporary works and excavation support solutions, supporting major infrastructure and building projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Temporary Works Structural Design Engineer, you will play a key role within the in-house design team, taking technical ownership of projects from concept through to delivery. You’ll lead the design of safe, practical, and cost-effective temporary works solutions while providing guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight to more junior engineers. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone confident in both design and leadership, with the opportunity to influence project outcomes and engineering standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and checking of structural and geotechnical solutions for temporary works and excavation support schemes.
• Take responsibility for project delivery, ensuring designs are completed safely, efficiently, and to programme.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and technical reports in line with relevant standards and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers, supporting their development.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors, and internal project teams to deliver practical, buildable design solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and innovation within the team.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
• Significant experience in temporary works and/or excavation support design.
• Strong technical understanding of structural mechanics and relevant design codes.
• Experience leading projects and overseeing the work of junior engineers.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and project stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with relevant design software and CAD tools.
• Must be a UK citizen (sponsorship not available).

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to take a senior, influential role within a respected and growing business.
• Involvement in a wide range of challenging and high‑profile projects.
• Support towards chartership and ongoing professional development.
• Friendly, collaborative working environment with clear progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Temporary Works Engineer looking to step into a senior position with real responsibility and impact. If you’re ready to lead projects and develop others while working on technically interesting schemes, we’d love to hear from you.