Temp Works Design Engineer

AndersElite; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer for a site-based role at Sellafield. You will oversee the Temporary Works process, ensuring safety and compliance in a high-profile infrastructure project. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Engineer with significant experience in civil or structural engineering and managing temporary works designs. This role offers a competitive day rate and long-term contract potential.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Long-term contract potential

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in site-based civil or structural engineering.
• Experience with temporary works on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the Temporary Works process on site.
• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Interface with design houses and client representatives.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE)

Site-based civil or structural engineering

Managing temporary works

Collaborative work

Job description

Temporary Works Design Engineer (Site-Based)

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

Clearance Required: Able to obtain Security Clearance and P4 Pass

Discipline: Civil / Structural Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our site-based team at Sellafield. This is a key role within the project delivery team, providing both technical oversight and hands‑on design input for temporary works.

The successful candidate will act as a Temporary Works Design Engineer, ensuring all temporary works are designed, checked, and implemented safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with current standards and site procedures.

You will work closely with design teams, the client, and external SMEs, helping to streamline the design process by contributing concept and detailed design input where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the Temporary Works process on site, ensuring compliance with BS 5975 and project procedures.
• Act as the Temporary Works Coordinator, liaising with designers, checkers, and construction teams.
• Provide hands‑on support with concept and detailed design to accelerate delivery and resolve technical challenges.
• Interface with design houses, client representatives, and independent reviewers to ensure safe and practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate records, approvals, and permits associated with all temporary works.
• Provide technical assurance and advice to the project team on temporary works and associated civil engineering issues.

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE) – essential.
• Strong background in site‑based civil or structural engineering, with demonstrable experience managing temporary works.
• Experience acting as a TWC on large, complex infrastructure or nuclear projects preferred.
• Proven ability to produce or review temporary works designs (e.g., excavations, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, access structures, etc.).
• Able to work collaboratively across disciplines and with multiple stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain Sellafield Security Clearance and a P4 Pass.

Why Join Us

• Work on one of the UK’s most complex and high‑profile infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to a safety‑critical environment where your expertise has a direct impact.
• Competitive day rate and long‑term contract potential.
• Join a collaborative and professional engineering team driving excellence in design and delivery.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and chartership status or call Mark Warrington on (phone number removed).