Senior Temporary Works Engineer – Lead on UK Projects

Inclusionmaking Kier; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Home working 1–2 days/week

Salary from £50k

Job summary

Kier is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join our team across multiple UK locations. The role focuses on temporary works design, checking, and supporting major infrastructure projects from concept through delivery.

You will lead technical scope, manage teams and collaborate with preconstruction and construction colleagues, while upholding safety, buildability and sustainability principles.

Qualifications

• Practically-minded with civil, structural and geotechnical engineering principles.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Experience in temporary works design/management or related construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing design outputs (calculations, drawings, 3D models, reports, risk assessments) with CDM/SHE/QA compliance.
• Acting as Project Lead for multiple projects, managing scope, programme and budget.
• Developing team capability and improving processes to meet current and future challenges.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Geotechnical engineering

Structural engineering

Education

IEng/CEng towards

Job description

Kier is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join our team across multiple UK locations. The role focuses on temporary works design, checking, and supporting major infrastructure projects from concept through delivery.

You will lead technical scope, manage teams and collaborate with preconstruction and construction colleagues, while upholding safety, buildability and sustainability principles.