Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Strata Consulting; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Chartership support

Professional development

Mentoring junior engineers

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Bristol is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to lead design and delivery of temporary works across major UK projects. You will own technical solutions, work with clients and contractors, and mentor junior engineers.

You'll benefit from a supportive team, active long-term career progression, and structured development towards Chartership, with ongoing professional training and collaboration with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a design-focused consultancy role within the UK construction industry.
• Strong understanding of temporary works design and BS5975.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with the ability to produce and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to prepare engineering calculations and develop practical, buildable design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and contractors.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers would be advantageous.
• Working towards, or already holding, Chartered status with ICE or IStructE would be desirable.
• A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver temporary works design across multiple UK projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients and contractors.
• Provide concept to delivery design that is buildable.
• Support Chartered status development and professional development.

Skills

Temp works design

AutoCAD

Client liaison

Mentoring

Engineering calculations

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

An established and highly respected civil and structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join its growing Bristol office. With multiple offices across the UK and an excellent reputation for delivering practical, buildable engineering solutions, this consultancy specialises in temporary works design across a diverse range of construction sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineer looking to take ownership of projects while working alongside a talented and supportive team.

Based in Bristol, you'll become part of a close-knit team delivering temporary works solutions for some of the region's most prestigious construction projects across central Bristol and Cardiff. Working on behalf of leading contractors, you'll contribute to a varied portfolio of complex and technically challenging schemes, producing innovative engineering solutions from concept through to delivery. Alongside hands-on design work, you'll have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, work closely with clients, undertake site visits and continue your professional development towards Chartership, supported by a business that actively invests in its people and encourages long-term career progression. The company places a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence and developing practical engineering solutions that add real value to construction projects.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer with a strong design background and knowledge of temporary works within the UK construction industry. You'll be confident managing your own workload, communicating with clients and supporting junior engineers, while enjoying the challenge of working across multiple projects in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work on major construction projects across Bristol, Cardiff and the wider UK.
• Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Structured support towards Chartership with ICE or IStructE, including ongoing professional development.
• Exposure to a broad range of temporary works projects across multiple construction sectors.
• Genuine opportunities to mentor junior engineers and progress into leadership positions.
• Collaborative, friendly team culture with direct access to experienced senior engineers and directors.

What You Need To Succeed

• Previous experience in a design-focused consultancy role within the UK construction industry.
• Strong understanding of temporary works design and BS5975.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with the ability to produce and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to prepare engineering calculations and develop practical, buildable design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and contractors.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers would be advantageous.
• Working towards, or already holding, Chartered status with ICE or IStructE would be desirable.
• A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.