Temporary Works Design Engineer

s1jobs; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Design is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to support the design team across a broad range of projects in the UK. The role focuses on safe, buildable temporary works solutions, including calculations, drawings, and risk assessments, with opportunities to lead project delivery and client engagement.

You will work in a flexible hybrid setting across multiple locations (with some home-based days).

Qualifications

• IEng development or active progression toward professional registration.
• Experience delivering temporary works design within construction projects.
• Ability to lead design delivery and coordinate with clients and design teams.
• Site visits require a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking integrated with permanent works where applicable.
• Support tender and bid activities with outline design schemes and feasibility studies.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Develop strong client relationships and represent Kier Design at meetings.
• Oversee design deliverables including calculations, drawings, reports and risk assessments.

Skills

IEng development

Project leadership

Construction engineering

Driving licence

Education

Level 6 engineering qualification

Level 7 engineering qualification

IEng Initial Professional Development (ICE)

Job description

As a Temporary Works Design Engineer, you'll be working within the Kier Design team, supporting them in delivering complex construction engineering services. This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of complex construction engineering services across a broad range of projects. You'll be supporting the team in providing safe and buildable solutions, working on temporary works design, tender support, value engineering, technical assessments, and resolution of construction issues. Your role will involve leading project delivery, developing client relationships, and acting as a centre of engineering excellence to enhance our reputation for delivering outstanding engineered outcomes.

Your Day To Day Will Include

• Leading temporary works design and checking, integrated with permanent works design as applicable
• Supporting tender and bid winning activities including outline design schemes and feasibility studies
• Managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies
• Developing positive relationships with clients and design teams, acting as lead representative at meetings
• Overseeing the production of design deliverables including calculations, drawings, reports and risk assessments
• Working towards or have completed IEng Initial Professional Development with a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE) with relevant experience
• Holding a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification with relevant experience in engineering
• Someone with demonstrable experience in construction engineering services
• Able to lead project delivery and manage workloads effectively
• In possession of a full driving licence

We’re looking for a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our Kier Design team based in various locations. Kier Design are a highly regarded Tier 1 Contractor, with a 750 plus strong design consultancy team, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor. Join us as a Temporary Works Design Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction‑related technical services. As part of our 100‑strong team, you’ll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high‑profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline - supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery.

Location: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth - agile working, with up to 1‑2 days per week from home if desired

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role