Temporary Works Design Engineer – Flexible UK Roles

Inclusionmaking Kier; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our team across UK locations, including Manchester. The role covers temporary works design and checking, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support from concept through delivery.

You will contribute to complex projects while leading simpler assignments, with agile/hybrid working and a 40‑hour week. Chartered status or ongoing progression is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Practically-minded with civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng or IEng) or equivalent experience.
• Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience.
• Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments.
• Acting as Project Lead for simpler projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams.
• Developing yourself, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems.
• Support tenders and preconstruction planning, and provide technical support to construction-stage issues.

Skills

Temporary works design

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Education

CEng or IEng status

Job description

Kier is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our team across UK locations, including Manchester. The role covers temporary works design and checking, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support from concept through delivery.

You will contribute to complex projects while leading simpler assignments, with agile/hybrid working and a 40‑hour week. Chartered status or ongoing progression is encouraged.