Senior Temporary Works Engineer in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Chartership support (ICE/IStructE)

Professional development

Mentoring juniors

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A Bristol-based civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join its growing team. You will lead temporary works design across key projects, coordinate with contractors, and take ownership from concept through delivery.

The role offers mentoring of junior engineers, site visits, and a clear path towards Chartership with ICE or IStructE, with supportive management and opportunities to progress into leadership.

Qualifications

• Design-focused consultancy experience within the UK construction industry.
• Strong understanding of temporary works design and BS5975.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and interpreting drawings.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers is advantageous.
• Working towards Chartered status with ICE or IStructE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design across multiple projects from concept to delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients and contractors.
• Coordinate workload, communicate with clients, and manage sites.
• Develop practical, buildable design solutions and engineering calculations.
• Engage in professional development toward Chartership.

Skills

Project ownership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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