Temporary Works Design Engineer (Civil & Infrastructure)

Orion Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our Highland-based client’s team on a permanent staff basis. You will develop safe, practical temporary works designs for civils and infrastructure projects, producing calculations, drawings, specifications and supporting technical documentation.

The role involves collaboration with site teams to resolve engineering challenges and ensure safe, buildable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Professional experience in temporary works design, preferably within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong civils engineering knowledge and understanding of construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver temporary works designs for civils and infrastructure projects.
• Produce calculations, design drawings, specifications and supporting technical documentation.
• Design temporary works including excavations, access, propping, formwork, falsework and retaining structures.
• Review requirements and site constraints to develop practical, safe solutions.
• Coordinate with site teams and other engineering disciplines as required.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and project requirements.

Skills

Civils engineering knowledge

Technical communication

Design problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status or progression advantageous

Job description

Orion Group is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our Highland-based client’s team on a permanent staff basis. You will develop safe, practical temporary works designs for civils and infrastructure projects, producing calculations, drawings, specifications and supporting technical documentation.

The role involves collaboration with site teams to resolve engineering challenges and ensure safe, buildable solutions.