Temporary Works Designer

Randstad Construction and Property; Morley; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property in Derby is seeking a skilled Temporary Works Designer to deliver buildable, safe solutions for major projects. Start ASAP with an end date of 21/09/2027. The role includes coordinating workload for CAD staff and performing engineering calculations.

You will contribute to risk assessments and design reviews to ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree, a CSCS card, and strong numerical and software skills (Autodesk/Bentley/Excel).

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline with extensive experience.
• Strong numerical capability and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality temporary works designs for major projects.
• Review briefs and manage workload for CAD Engineers, Technicians, or Operators.
• Perform both repetitive and complex structural and geotechnical calculations.
• Verify designs to time and budget constraints.
• Provide technical support in workshops to identify cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure risk assessments and CDM compliance are addressed.

Skills

Numerical ability

Communication & report writing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Excel

Job description

Are you an innovative Temporary Works Designer looking to make a tangible impact on major projects? We are currently partnering with an international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of industry to meet the challenges of the future. They are seeking a skilled professional to join their team. If you have a passion for delivering safe, high-quality, and buildable temporary works solutions, this contract offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise at the forefront of the industry.

Role

Temporary Works Designer

Location

Derby, DE21

Contract

Start ASAP, with an end date of 21/09/2027

Rate

£60 per hour Umbrella

IR35 Status

Inside IR35

Hours

42.5 hours per week

In this role will be to deliver high-quality, buildable, and safe temporary works designs for Major Projects and other business units. Acting as a technical expert, your key accountabilities will include:

• Reviewing temporary works design briefs and managing the allocation of work, including managing the workload for CAD Engineers, Technicians, or Operators.
• Undertaking both repetitive and complex structural engineering and geotechnical calculations.
• Verifying and delivering temporary works designs to time and budget constraints.
• Providing expert technical support and contributing to methodology workshops, buildability sessions, and VE workshops to identify innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensuring design risks are fully considered, preparing Design Risk Assessments, and exercising designers' obligations under the CDM Regulations Assisting with design assurance through audits

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline, backed by extensive experience and thorough knowledge of engineering principles.
• A current CSCS card and up-to-date CPD records to demonstrate you keep abreast of the latest technical knowledge.
• Strong numerical capability with the ability to assimilate data, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and analytical software such as Autodesk and Bentley.
• Excellent communication, report writing, interpersonal, and influencing skills to work effectively with all levels of personnel.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.