Temporary Works Designer – Civil & Safe-by-Design Lead

BALFOUR BEATTY; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Civil Engineer to coordinate temporary works designs across Power T&D construction projects. The role requires a degree in civil engineering, strong design management experience, and IT literacy. Key responsibilities include producing high-quality designs, conducting site visits, and collaborating with diverse teams. The company offers benefits such as flexible work options, annual leave, and family-friendly policies. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering essential infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies including paid maternity and paternity leave

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering.
• Strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of BS5975.
• Experience supervising sub-consultants or subcontractors.
• Proven experience managing civil or temporary works design.
• Experience in the design and checking of temporary works.
• IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD).

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate civil and temporary works designs for projects.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality compliant with client standards.
• Produce in-house temporary works designs like excavation support and crane platforms.
• Check design calculations by other engineering colleagues.
• Collaborate with project teams to align objectives.
• Assist in the tender process for accurate scope costing.
• Conduct site visits and maintain safety in designs.

Skills

Degree level education or equivalent in civil engineering

Strong post-graduate experience in civil engineering

Understanding of BS5975

Experience supervising sub-consultants

Management experience of civil or temporary works design

Checking of temporary works design

IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, CAD)

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CAD

Job description

A leading infrastructure firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Civil Engineer to coordinate temporary works designs across Power T&D construction projects. The role requires a degree in civil engineering, strong design management experience, and IT literacy. Key responsibilities include producing high-quality designs, conducting site visits, and collaborating with diverse teams. The company offers benefits such as flexible work options, annual leave, and family-friendly policies. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering essential infrastructure projects.