Temporary Works Design Engineer

Job description

Temporary Works Engineer

Major UK Infrastructure Project (Sellafield region)

£60,000 – £70,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance

Permanent | Full-time

Are you a Temporary Works Engineer looking to play a key role on one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a technically driven engineering team where safety, innovation, and collaboration genuinely matter.

Working within a large, multidisciplinary project environment, you’ll take ownership of temporary works design, checking, and procedures, supporting safe and efficient delivery across site activities.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing temporary works processes from concept through to implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with site engineers, designers, and client teams to ensure compliance, quality, and constructability at every stage.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and/or checking temporary works designs (and simple permanent works where required)
• Managing temporary works procedures in line with project and client standards
• Coordinating internal and external designers
• Carrying out independent technical reviews, hazard identification, and risk assessments
• Ensuring compliance with Sellafield Ltd procedures
• Liaising with Principal Designers and other stakeholders
• Managing change control and providing progress reports
• Contributing to learning-from-experience, safety-in-design initiatives, and best practice forums

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and design processes
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a consultancy or temporary works design environment
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. MICE or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Principal Designer duties, including ERIC
• Ability to deputise for the Principal Engineer when required
• A proactive, accountable, and safety-first mindset

Desirable:

• Experience working on highly regulated or nuclear-sector projects
• Active involvement in Temporary Works Forums or similar professional groups

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary £60k–£70k
• Company car or car allowance
• Work on a long-term, nationally significant infrastructure project
• Strong focus on safety, innovation, and professional development
• Collaborative culture that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

If you’re ready to take the next step in your temporary works career and want to make a real impact on a major UK project, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via LinkedIn or message for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Whitehaven

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English