Temporary Works Engineer

First Technical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for engineering roles is seeking a Senior Civil and Structural Temporary Works Engineer in Manchester. The successful candidate will take technical ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with BIM teams. This role requires expertise in civil and structural analysis with a long-term contract outside IR35. Successful applicants will have a significant role in both temporary and permanent works, ensuring design deliverables meet project standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil and structural engineering, particularly in temporary works.
• Ability to produce calculations and design specification documents.
• Competency in collaboration with BIM and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural analysis, produce reports and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance in temporary works design for designated positions.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines and construction partners.

Skills

Technical ownership of design delivery

Mentoring junior colleagues

Civil and structural analysis

Design documentation preparation

Job description

Senior C&S Temporary Works Engineer – Manchester

Location : Manchester

Contract Type : Long-term, Outside IR35 LTD company contract

Discipline : Civil & Structural Engineering – Temporary Works / Permanent Works

Positions : 3 roles available (2 focused on temporary works, 1 focused on permanent works)

Overview

We are recruiting Senior Civil and Structural Engineers to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team in Manchester on a long-term LTD company contract. These positions require engineers who can take technical ownership of design delivery, support the wider project team, mentor junior colleagues, and confidently represent the business in front of clients and contractors.

You will contribute to the analysis, design, and delivery of both temporary works and permanent works, preparing calculations, reports, design documentation, and specifications. The role requires close collaboration with BIM teams, other engineering disciplines, and construction partners to ensure coordinated and buildable design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil and structural analysis, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.
• Provide specialist input into temporary works design (for two positions) or permanent works (for one position), ensuring complianc...