Senior Temporary Works Designer

Job description

About The RoleThe Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK, creating six times more green space than the road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London, reducing congestion and giving millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time. The programme team on LTC is diverse and reflects the communities we work in, fostering an inclusive culture by supporting the programme's purpose, principles and cultural pillars.

Responsibilities

Deliver Temporary Works designs from concept through to detailed design, including complex and high‐risk schemes.

Produce coordinated and integrated Temporary Works designs ready for construction.

Design a wide range of Temporary Works including both above and below ground systems.

Lead the development of design solutions, selecting appropriate engineering approaches and temporary works schemes.

Act as a Design Checker (Category 2/3 as appropriate), reviewing and verifying the work of others.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Temporary Works Designers and junior engineers.

Identify Temporary Works load cases, construction stages and critical design conditions.

Ensure all designs comply with BS5975, Eurocodes and project‐specific standards.

Support and lead design risk assessments, eliminating or reducing risks wherever practicable.

Identify and resolve buildability and constructability issues in collaboration with construction teams.

Take a proactive role in Temporary Works coordination with site teams, including direct engagement with Temporary Works Coordinators.

Prepare and respond to technical queries in a timely manner.

Participate in and lead technical meetings where required.

Work collaboratively with CAD technicians and other designers to produce high‐quality design outputs.

Ensure all comments are resolved prior to Issue for Construction.

Work in accordance with the project Design Management Plan and BIM Execution Plan.

QualificationsRequired

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

Significant experience in Temporary Works design (typically 5 + years).

Working knowledge of BS5975:2019, Eurocodes and CDM Regulations.

Strong understanding of construction methods and Temporary Works applications.

Proven ability to undertake independent design of complex Temporary Works.

Experience in design checking and/or approval of engineering designs.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software.

Actively working towards or nearing professional membership (e.g. ICE or similar).

Desirable

Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving).

Experience on major infrastructure projects (e.g. Highways, tunnels, large civil engineering schemes such as Lower Thames Crossing).

Familiarity with design software (e.g. Tekla Tedds, CADS, Geo5, structural analysis tools).

Experience in excavation support and retaining systems.

Experience in foundations and ground engineering.

Experience in falsework and formwork.

Experience in working platforms and haul roads.

CAD/BIM experience (Bentley, Autodesk or similar).

Ability to challenge designs constructively to improve safety, efficiency and cost.

Benefits

Attractive / negotiated salary.

42 core base hours per week.

Company car.

Hybrid working available.

25 days annual leave.

Pension savings schemes.

Discounts and exclusive offers to staff.

Refer a friend bonus scheme.

Other Balfour Beatty opportunities via the company portal.

Equal Opportunity & DiversityWe are an equal‐opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including veterans, reservists and people with disabilities, to apply. As a disability‐confident employer, we will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Grays

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

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