Senior Temporary Works Engineer – Lead Design & Safety

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

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