Temporary Works Senior Design Engineer

Galliford Try; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer based in Nottingham. The role involves overseeing design activities related to temporary works, ensuring compliance with regulations, and offering innovative solutions. This position provides opportunities for professional growth and involves working on high-profile projects with flexibility for a work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Share purchase schemes

Private medical options

Paid professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree (or higher).
• Knowledge of The Health and Safety at Work Act and CDM regulations.
• Previous design experience with contractors or suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities related to Temporary Works Design.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and Business Management Systems.
• Identify improvements to Galliford Try systems and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant laws

Structural mechanics

Soil mechanics fundamentals

Proficiency with CAD

Geotechnical analysis software

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering Degree

Tools

CAD

Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

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Temporary Works Senior Design Engineer, Nottingham

Client: Galliford Try

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4b3c6c8d9a97

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies; such CVs will not incur a fee. Please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer - Environment (Water)

What you will be doing:

As Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer, you will oversee all activities related to Temporary Works Design, ensuring compliance with Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations. You will work within a team providing design and checking services for temporary works such as excavations, platforms, formwork, falsework, and scaffolding. Your responsibilities include offering alternative solutions, value engineering, buildability assessments, and resolving problems or defects, including compliance issues.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design production
• Tender input and subcontractor appointment
• Subcontractor design and coordination
• Construction, Design and Management (CDM)
• Design risk assessments and assumptions
• Identifying improvements to Galliford Try systems, processes, and procedures

About You:

• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree (or higher)
• Knowledge of relevant laws, including The Health and Safety at Work Act and CDM regulations
• Good understanding of structural mechanics and soil mechanics fundamentals
• Previous design experience with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, or consultants
• Proficiency with CAD and geotechnical/structural analysis software
• Willingness to pursue membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IStructE)

What We Can Offer in Return:

Joining Galliford Try offers the opportunity to work on high-profile UK projects, providing stability and career growth. We value diversity and commitment, supporting your development through training, career pathways, and wellbeing initiatives. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility to balance work and personal life.

Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus holiday purchase options
• Corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Share purchase schemes
• Private medical options and employee support programs
• Paid professional membership fees

About us:

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction company, recognized as Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards. We aim to deliver lasting change, improve communities, and foster a supportive environment for our staff, guided by our core values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

For more information or to inquire about other roles within our Environment division, please contact Adam Wright.

Additional Information:

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from diverse candidates. If you do not meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply, as you may be a great fit for this or other roles. A full job description is available upon request.