Temporary Works Design Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Huddersfield; Presencial; GBP 45 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Randstad Construction and Property is partnering with a leading tier 1 civil engineering contractor to appoint a Temporary Works Design Engineer for a major multi-disciplinary infrastructure project. The role focuses on producing, checking and managing structural calculations and drawings for temporary works in live environments.

You will collaborate with site teams, TWCs and designers to ensure temporary structures are safe, constructible and compliant with BS 5975, Eurocodes and CDM 2015,

Qualificações

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Professional registration with ICE or IStructE (CEng/IEng) is desirable; TW Design training is an advantage.
• Experience as Temporary Works Design Engineer in heavy civil or rail/infrastructure projects.

Responsabilidades

• Produce detailed structural calculations, design concepts, and drawings for temporary works (crane platforms, piling mats, shoring, formwork, scaffolding, propping, temporary access bridges).
• Perform design checks in line with BS 5975 and company procedures.
• Liaise with site managers, TWCs, and subcontractors to convert site constraints into practical temporary designs.
• Conduct hazard identifications, risk assessments, and constructability reviews per CDM 2015 to mitigate site risk.
• Review subcontractor temporary works proposals and respond to TQs and RFIs to avoid downtime.

Conhecimentos

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Hands-on approach

Formação académica

Degree in Civil Engineering

Ferramentas

Tekla Structural Designer

STAAD Pro

Robot

IDEA Statica

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Temporary Works Design Engineer

My industry leading tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer to join their design team on a major multi-disciplinary infrastructure project.

In this dedicated role, you will be responsible for producing, checking, and managing structural calculations and drawings for temporary engineering solutions across live operational environments. You will work directly alongside site delivery teams, Temporary Works Coordinators (TWCs), and principal designers to ensure all temporary structures are safe, constructible, and fully compliant with industry standards.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Produce detailed structural calculations, design concepts, and engineering drawings for a wide range of temporary works including crane working platforms, piling mats, excavation support/shoring, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping, and temporary access bridges.
• Execute Category 1, 2, and 3 design checks in strict compliance with BS 5975 code of practice and my clients temporary works procedure management systems.
• Liaise directly with site managers, TWCs, and subcontractors to convert operational site constraints into practical, efficient temporary design solutions.
• Perform hazard identification, risk assessments, and constructability reviews, ensuring all designs comply with CDM 2015 Regulations and mitigate site-level risk during erection, use, and dismantling phases.
• Review external subcontractor temporary works proposals and resolve Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) swiftly to avoid construction downtime.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven track record as a Temporary Works Design Engineer or Senior TW Designer within heavy civil engineering or major rail/infrastructure delivery environments.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of BS 5975, Eurocodes, and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and frame/calculation software (e.g., Tekla Structural Designer, STAAD Pro, Robot, or IDEA Statica) alongside 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Professional qualification with ICE or IStructE (CEng, IEng, or working towards) is highly desirable; TW Design training certification is an advantage.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills, with a practical, hands-on approach to site-level engineering challenges.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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