Temporary Works Engineer

Calibre Search; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Temporary Works Engineer to join their multidisciplinary engineering team. The role involves advising on temporary works standards, conducting compliance audits, and providing technical support for major infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in temporary works and relevant professional qualifications. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a culture that prioritizes professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive holiday allowance

Enhanced pension and share/incentive schemes

Long-term progression support

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in temporary works within construction or civil engineering.
• Confidence engaging with project teams, site staff, and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Temporary Works standards and procedures.
• Provide technical advice on temporary works design.
• Conduct Temporary Works compliance audits.
• Support tenders and bids with feasibility studies.
• Deliver value engineering solutions.

Skills

Temporary works design

Project team engagement

Technical compliance

Design management

Value engineering

Education

Incorporated status with a relevant professional institution

Job description

Overview

Temporary Works Engineer I'm currently working with a leading construction engineering and design consultancy that is looking to appoint a Temporary Works engineer into their established Construction Engineering Design team. This team sits within a large multidisciplinary engineering capability (circa 100 engineers) and supports some of the UK's most complex and high-profile construction and infrastructure projects. The focus of the role is on temporary works design, buildability, construction methodology, and procedural compliance, working closely with site teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advising Temporary Works Coordinators and senior business stakeholders on the effective implementation of Temporary Works standards and procedures
• Providing technical and practical advice on temporary works design within your competency
• Carrying out formal and informal Temporary Works compliance audits and supporting continuous improvement
• Supporting tenders and bids through feasibility studies, outline design schemes, and buildability input
• Delivering alternative solutions and value engineering to improve programme, cost, and constructability
• Providing design management and coordination support, including acting as Lead Designer where required

The Ideal Candidate

This opportunity would suit an experienced Temporary Works professional who enjoys a mix of technical input, site engagement, and advisory responsibility.

You'll ideally have :

• Incorporated or working towards Incorporated status with a relevant professional institution (e.g. IEng MICE or equivalent)
• Strong practical experience in temporary works within construction or civil engineering
• A solid understanding of temporary works procedures, compliance, and best practice
• Confidence engaging with project teams, site staff, and senior stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Exposure to major UK infrastructure and construction programmes
• Clear long-term progression and development support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave
• Enhanced pension and share / incentive schemes
• A culture that genuinely invests in its people and professional development

If you're a Senior Temporary Works Advisor (or a strong Temporary Works Engineer ready to step up) and would like a confidential conversation about the role, feel free to get in touch.

If interested please contact Jag Singh Calibre Search Manchester

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