Temporary Works Engineer

Fawkes & Reece London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Major Data Centre project

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Engineer to support a major Data Centre development in East London. You will manage the temporary works process, coordinating designs, approvals and inspections in collaboration with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Manager and design teams.

The role requires previous data centre experience or exposure to projects valued at £90m+ and a background with Tier 1 main contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience as Temporary Works Engineer on major construction projects.
• Data Centre experience desirable; Tier 1 contractor background valued.
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage the temporary works process across multiple areas of the project.
• Coordinate temporary works designs, checks, approvals and implementation.
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and related documentation.
• Review temporary works solutions with structural engineers and design teams.
• Carry out inspections to ensure compliance with approved designs.
• Identify and mitigate temporary works risks throughout construction.
• Support site teams with technical advice and temporary works requirements.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure proper management and maintenance of temporary works.

Skills

Temporary Works

Coordination

Inspections

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Temporary Works Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor on a major Data Centre project in East London. This Temporary Works Engineer role offers a long‑term contract on a flagship scheme, providing the opportunity to work on one of the UK's fastest‑growing construction sectors with a strong pipeline of future projects.

About the Role of Temporary Works Engineer

As Temporary Works Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and coordinating temporary works across a major data centre development. Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Manager, Structural Engineer, and specialist subcontractors, you will ensure all temporary works are designed, reviewed, approved, installed, inspected, and removed safely and in accordance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate will have previous Data Centre experience. However, candidates with experience on major projects valued at £90m+ will also be considered, particularly those who have worked within a Tier 1 main contractor environment.

Responsibilities for Temporary Works Engineer

Managing the temporary works process across multiple areas of the project

• Coordinating temporary works designs, checks, approvals, and implementation
• Maintaining the Temporary Works Register and associated documentation
• Working closely with structural engineers and design teams to review temporary works solutions
• Carrying out inspections to ensure temporary works are installed in accordance with approved designs
• Identifying and mitigating temporary works risks throughout construction
• Supporting site teams with technical advice and temporary works requirements
• Liaising with subcontractors to ensure all temporary works are correctly managed and maintained

Requirements for Temporary Works Engineer

Previous experience working as a Temporary Works Engineer on major construction projects

• Data Centre experience is highly desirable
• Alternatively, experience on projects valued at £90m+ is essential
• Experience working for a Tier 1 Main Contractor or major principal contractor
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work closely with construction, engineering, and design teams
• Temporary Works training or relevant engineering qualifications preferred

Our client is a market‑leading Tier 1 contractor with a growing portfolio of complex Data Centre projects across the UK. They are renowned for delivering technically challenging schemes and offer excellent long‑term opportunities for ambitious construction professionals.

What We Offer for Temporary Works Engineer

Long‑term contract opportunity

• Competitive day rate
• Major Data Centre project in East London
• Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor
• Exposure to a technically complex and high‑profile development
• Strong pipeline of future Data Centre projects