Temporary Works Design Engineer - Manchester

GRAHAM Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Manchester offers a role for a Temporary Works Design Engineer. The position involves managing temporary works design, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating across projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil and structural engineering, with ample growth opportunities and benefits provided.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Contributory Pension

35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience in temporary works design and construction.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes and quality procedures.
• Ability to prepare calculations and drawings to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with temporary works design and checking phases.
• Producing calculations and design risk assessments.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting site activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Design

Geotechnical Engineering

3D CAD

BIM Visualisation

Tools

CAD

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Temporary Works Design Engineer - Manchester, Manchester

Client: GRAHAM Group

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8bbc1a84756b

Job Views: 6

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

About The Role

Temporary Works Design Engineer - Permanent Opportunity

Division: Civil Engineering

Location: Manchester

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Contributory Pension; 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

The successful candidate will contribute to the successful delivery of a broad range of civil, structural & geotechnical temporary works designs throughout the GRAHAM business. Provide technical support and solutions for live projects and tenders, ensuring all solutions are safe, buildable and in full accordance with GRAHAM Policies and Procedures for temporary works.

We have a team of experienced professionally qualified engineers and technicians, with a wide range of technical knowledge within civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering disciplines. In addition, we also offer services such as 3D CAD, Navisworks, 3D Laser Scanning, BIM Visualisation and Vehicle Swept Path Analysis.

A Temporary Works Design Engineer must manage their own workload, maximising individual utilisation and project efficiency. It is the responsibility of the Design Engineer to maintain their own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to encourage and assist in the development of all staff within the GRAHAM business, maintaining relationships with peers to ensure the transfer of knowledge / skills / expertise.

Typical duties will include:

1. Assisting with all aspects of temporary works design and checking for tender and construction phases of UK and Ireland Projects, above and below ground, using all materials.
2. Preparing safe, buildable and efficient temporary works designs required as part of construction requirements in accordance with relevant design codes.
3. Producing temporary works calculations, associated drawings (using CAD) and design risk assessments to challenging deadlines. Calculations may include: Structural Steel/Concrete/Timber Design, Piling/Crane Working Platform Design, Hoarding Design, Formwork / Falsework Design, Scaffolding Design, Slope Stability Analysis & Design of Ground Support Systems including cofferdams.
4. Ensuring the design is managed in accordance with the relevant quality procedures.
5. Ensure that a design brief has been established with full consultation with all relevant parties in accordance with the actual situation on site and ensuring all construction loads are considered.
6. Advise the permanent works designer of any temporary conditions or loads that should be considered in the permanent works design.
7. Ensure that the design, where required, is independently checked for concept, structural adequacy and compliance with the brief.
8. Assisting with checking, reviewing, approving and certifying temporary works designs by others / sub-contractors.
9. Ensuring full compliance with CDM requirements.
10. Providing prompt advice and reacting to the requirements of construction teams, during all site activities, safely and effectively dealing with changing design briefs / site conditions and activities.
11. Supporting estimating teams to develop costs, programmes and construction sequencing.
12. Providing necessary information to the Procurement Department for materials and subcontractors.
13. Collaborating with other professionals in multi-disciplinary teams.
14. Providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers including site team members.
15. Attending site visits to inspect temporary works or resolve buildability issues during construction.
16. Introducing improvements and innovations where appropriate.
17. Working as part of a team, taking responsibility to deliver results, multitasking, prioritising, organising, and adapting to changing site requirements.
18. Contributing to continuous improvement through team meetings and development topics.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, promoting respect and equality of opportunities. We consider applications only from individuals eligible to work in the UK, and may require checks and disclosures as per regulations. Falsification or misrepresentation of information may lead to removal from the process or termination of employment.

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