Temporary Works Design Engineer – Lead Projects & Mentoring

Allelys; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allelys is seeking a qualified engineer to check and develop temporary works designs for bespoke heavy transport equipment, ensuring adherence to BS5975 and relevant codes before project execution.

The role involves structural analysis of existing gear, designing modifications, producing manufacture-ready drawings, and supporting estimating with pricing for design and fabrication work. You will mentor junior engineers and lead temporary works updates across projects.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience, ideally mix of site and design office work, exposure to temporary works design.
• Incorporated or Chartered with a relevant institution (or actively working towards this).
• Proficient in structural analysis and CAD software (Tekla Tedds, StaadPro, SkyCiv, AutoCAD).
• Working knowledge of BS 5975 and relevant steelwork and timber design codes.
• Able to coach and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Check temporary works designs for bespoke equipment, including calculations, drawings and design certificates, prior to issue.
• Conduct structural analysis of existing equipment to confirm it meets current safety and design standards.
• Design modifications to existing equipment, and design new equipment where a capability gap is identified.
• Produce drawings of designs and modifications to a standard suitable for manufacture.
• Provide or obtain pricing for design and fabrication work to support estimating.
• Maintain the design certificate register and temporary works file in line with BS 5975 categorisation and audit requirements.
• Act as a technical reference for Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers on temporary works matters, coaching and mentoring.
• Lead updates on temporary works status across current projects, risk management, and design pipelines during bi-weekly engineering meetings.

Skills

Structural analysis

BS 5975 knowledge

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Tedds

STAAD.Pro

SkyCiv

AutoCAD

Job description

Allelys is seeking a qualified engineer to check and develop temporary works designs for bespoke heavy transport equipment, ensuring adherence to BS5975 and relevant codes before project execution.

The role involves structural analysis of existing gear, designing modifications, producing manufacture-ready drawings, and supporting estimating with pricing for design and fabrication work. You will mentor junior engineers and lead temporary works updates across projects.