Temp Works Design Engineer in Cumbria

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer for a site-based role at Sellafield, Cumbria. The successful candidate will ensure the design and implementation of temporary works meet safety and compliance standards, while collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders. A competitive day rate and long-term contract potential are offered in this key role in a complex project environment.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Long-term contract potential

Collaborative engineering environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing temporary works on large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to produce or review temporary works designs.
• Eligible to obtain Sellafield Security Clearance and a P4 Pass.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Temporary Works process on site for compliance.
• Act as the Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Provide hands-on support with the design to accelerate delivery.
• Interface with design houses and client representatives.
• Maintain records and approvals for temporary works.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE)

Site-based civil/structural engineering

Temporary works management

Collaborative across disciplines

Education

Chartered status in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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Position

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.
• 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.

How to Apply

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)

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