Temporary Works Design Engineer - Hybrid, UK-wide

Calibre Search; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Agile working

Benefits package

Job summary

Calibre Search seeks an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer to join a nationwide engineering consultancy. The role covers sites across Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Plymouth with hybrid working options.

You will lead design activities, integrate temporary and permanent works, support bids, and manage delivery across projects to ensure safety and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification at Level 6 or 7 with industry experience.
• Experience in construction engineering services and temporary works design.
• Experience leading engineering project delivery and managing workloads.
• Ability to develop practical, safe and robust engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationships.
• Initial Professional Development towards IEng (ICE) completed or in progress.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking activities, integrating with permanent works design where appropriate.
• Develop safe, practical and buildable engineering solutions for complex construction projects.
• Support tender and bid activities, including outline design proposals, feasibility studies and technical input.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, technical standards and company procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors and design teams.
• Represent the engineering team at client and project meetings.
• Oversee the preparation and production of design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, technical reports and risk assessments.
• Provide technical assessments, value engineering and support in resolving construction-related engineering challenges.

Skills

Construction engineering experience

Temporary works design

Project delivery leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IPD towards IEng

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering degree (Level 6/7)

IPD towards IEng (ICE)

Job description

Calibre Search seeks an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer to join a nationwide engineering consultancy. The role covers sites across Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Plymouth with hybrid working options.

You will lead design activities, integrate temporary and permanent works, support bids, and manage delivery across projects to ensure safety and compliance with standards.