Temporary Works Designer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Works Designer to join their dynamic HS2 joint venture team in London. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and efficiency of construction projects, focusing on the design and management of temporary works. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil or structural engineering, along with chartered membership of a recognized professional body. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to building a better society through major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Civil or Structural Engineering qualification required.
• Chartered membership of a professional body is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design brief is established and construction loads are considered.
• Advise on temporary conditions for permanent works design.
• Prepare Design Risk Assessments for design mitigation.

Skills

Temporary Works Design

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Risk Assessment

Project Management

Education

BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Membership (CEng, MICE)

HNC/HND

Job description

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Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Known for working on major projects such as HS2 − the UK’s new high-speed railway, we are building, upgrading, and maintaining the country’s infrastructure for future generations.

Drawing on our Scandinavian heritage, we are green, innovative, and progressive. We bring together people and technology, as part of our objective to make construction a safer and more efficient industry.

We are looking for a Temporary Works Designer to join our HS2 joint venture team in London.

You’ll:

1. Ensure that a design brief has been established with full consultation, is adequate, in accordance with the actual situation on site, and that all construction loads are considered;
2. Advise the permanent works designer of any temporary conditions or loads that should be considered in the permanent works design;
3. Ensure that the design is independently checked for concept, structural adequacy, and compliance with the brief;
4. Ensure SHEQ hazards and risks have been eliminated or reduced in the design. Where not feasible, clearly highlight and ensure the Delivery Team are informed of the residual risks to be controlled;
5. Ensure the delivery teams are provided with safe, workable temporary works in a timely manner to suit the programme via in-house design or supplier/subcontract design checks;
6. Work in accordance with SCSJV procedures for TW management;
7. Prepare Design Risk Assessments illustrating the development of design mitigation measures and communication with others in the construction process.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc), minimum of a HNC/HND (essential);
• Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (CEng, MICE, or similar, essential);
• Previous experience of temporary works design (essential);
• Understanding and application of BS5975:2008 +A1 2011 (essential);
• Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015 (essential);
• Previous experience of TW schemes in and around existing structures, especially NR (ideal);
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course (ideal).