Temporary Works Design Engineer

ORS; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension scheme with matching

Remote-first hybrid model

Flexible working hours

CPD funding

Job summary

ORS seeks a Temporary Works Engineer in Ireland to design and assess temporary works solutions across projects. You will prepare calculations, drawings and reports, and collaborate with senior engineers and contractors to ensure practical, buildable designs.

Ideal candidates have a Civil/Structural Engineering background, experience in calculations, and an interest in specialising in temporary works. A hybrid working model is offered with flexible hours and CPD support.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Interest in developing a career specialising in Temporary Works.
• Experience producing engineering calculations and technical documentation.
• Exposure to structural design software advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design and assessment of temporary works solutions across construction projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design documentation, drawings and technical reports.
• Design temporary works including propping, shoring, formwork, falsework, temporary supports, working platforms.
• Review site information and permanent works designs to develop appropriate temporary works solutions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, contractors and project teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
• Assist with design checks and technical reviews.
• Attend site inspections and surveys as required.
• Respond to technical queries during construction.
• Ensure designs comply with standards, codes and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate project and design records.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

As one of Ireland’s most progressive and people-focused building consultancies, we are strengthening our expert team with a Temporary Works Engineer.
This role is primarily design-focused and would suit a Civil or Structural Engineering graduate with some post-university experience who is interested in developing specialist expertise in Temporary Works design.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the design and assessment of temporary works solutions across a range of construction projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design documentation, drawings and technical reports.
• Design temporary works including propping, shoring, formwork, falsework, temporary supports, working platforms and other construction-stage solutions.
• Review site information, permanent works designs and construction methodologies to develop appropriate temporary works solutions.
• Work closely with senior engineers, contractors and project teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
• Assist with design checks and technical reviews.
• Attend site inspections and surveys where required.
• Respond to technical queries during construction.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate project and design records.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• An interest in developing a career specialising in Temporary Works.
• Experience producing engineering calculations and technical documentation.
• Exposure to structural design software would be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Exposure to temporary works such as propping, formwork, falsework, excavations, working platforms or temporary stability.
• Experience working with contractors or consulting engineers.
• Knowledge of relevant Eurocodes and temporary works design standards.
• AutoCAD experience would be beneficial.

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
• Work from abroad
• Flexible working hours
• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
• Company and birthday annual leave days
• Death in Service benefit
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
• Talent Development Programmes
• Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy

About ORS

ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

• Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
• Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
• Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025
• Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025
• Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025
• Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
• Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
• Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.