Temporary Works Design Engineer

James Gray Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Temporary Works Engineer to establish and lead new projects in temporary works engineering. With a focus on delivering innovative solutions across various sectors, you'll enjoy autonomy within a collaborative team backed by a large global organization. Opportunities for professional development and a performance-based bonus await.

Benefits

Weekly CPD tailored to development

Flexible working conditions

Performance-based Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Temporary Works design and implementation.
• Excellent understanding of Eurocodes and CDM regulations.
• Ability to lead conversations with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a Temporary Works discipline.
• Design and check temporary works across various projects.
• Provide temporary works advice during tender and construction phases.

Skills

Temporary Works design

Eurocodes understanding

CDM regulations

Site methodologies

Client communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

Job description

Consultant - UK Civil/Structural Engineering

Shape the Temporary Works function for a growing Scottish office.

We’re working with a fast-growing, multidisciplinary consultancy that’s doubling in size and building out its technical capability in Scotland. Following a successful period of growth across five UK offices, they’re now looking to appoint an experienced Temporary Works Engineer to take the lead in delivering the temporary works projects from their Glasgow base.

You’ll join a close-knit team with the backing of a 2,500-strong global group, offering the best of both worlds: autonomy and opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Leading the development of a Temporary Works discipline in-house

Designing and checking temporary works solutions across buildings, civils, and renewables projects

Supporting framework clients including Scottish Power, local authorities, and contractors

Providing temporary works advice during tender and construction phases

Mentoring junior staff or collaborating with a Temporary Works Technician

Working across a range of sectors including schools, hospitals, bridges, and substations

What You’ll Bring:

Strong experience in Temporary Works design and implementation

Excellent understanding of Eurocodes, CDM regulations, and site methodologies

Ability to lead conversations with clients and site teams

Chartered or near Chartered status (CEng or IEng) ideal

A proactive, solutions-led attitude with the ability to work independently

Why Join?

Autonomy to build a new function within a high-calibre engineering team

Weekly CPD tailored to your development

Cross-discipline collaboration and full project lifecycle involvement

Genuine flexibility and open leadership

Significant performance-based Christmas bonus

Plans in place to double the Glasgow office headcount (currently 9 staff)

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