Temporary Works Design Engineer

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Reading (Office + Site-Based)
Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a Temporary Works Design Engineer with strong experience delivering complex temporary works solutions?Looking to lead high-profile projects across London and the Thames Valley within fast-paced, reactive environments?

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works specialist to take technical ownership of design delivery, mentor engineers and drive best practice across multiple projects.

The Role

You will lead the design and coordination of temporary works solutions across construction and infrastructure projects. This is a senior technical role combining hands-on design, project leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of temporary works including formwork, falsework, access scaffolding, propping, excavation support and bespoke steel/timber solutions
• Ensure full compliance with BS 5975, Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Health & Safety regulations
• Prepare and review technical reports, structural calculations and design proposals
• Take ownership of multiple projects, managing programme, priorities and client expectations
• Undertake site visits to assess constraints, provide engineering guidance and resolve technical issues
• Collaborate with contractors, site teams and multidisciplinary engineers to ensure safe, efficient delivery
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the team
• Drive continuous improvement in temporary works design processes and standards

About You

• BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards ICE/IStructE accreditation desirable
• 8+ years' experience in temporary works design
• Strong background in structural supports, scaffolding, formwork, falsework and excavation systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD, TEKLA, SCIA, Tedds and structural analysis software
• In-depth knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and temporary works best practice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to present technical solutions clearly to clients and stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead projects and support junior team development

Working Pattern

A blend of office-based design work in Reading and site visits across London and the Thames Valley, with occasional travel as required. xbpsjku

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Opportunity to lead technically challenging and high-impact projects

Apply

If you are a Temporary Works Design Engineer ready to take ownership of complex projects and drive technical excellence, we would welcome your application.