Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer

Job description

A leading specialist contractor delivering complex demolition, structural alteration, reinforced concrete and enabling works projects is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Central London.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most technically challenging construction projects, involving demolition, cut-and-carve developments, basement construction, reinforced concrete structures and major temporary works solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing innovative engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of complex projects from tender stage through to delivery.

The Role

As Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer, you will lead the design and coordination of temporary works solutions for demolition, structural alteration and reinforced concrete construction projects.

Working closely with operational, pre-construction and delivery teams, you will ensure designs are practical, safe, commercially viable and fully compliant with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing temporary works designs and calculations.
• Developing engineering solutions for demolition, structural alteration and enabling works projects.
• Designing temporary support systems, propping schemes and façade retention solutions.
• Supporting reinforced concrete substructure and superstructure operations.
• Carrying out structural assessments and technical investigations.
• Liaising with project managers, site teams and external consultants.
• Supporting tender submissions and constructability reviews.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers where required.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience in a Temporary Works Design Engineer role.
• Strong background in demolition, structural alterations or major civil engineering projects.
• Experience designing temporary works for reinforced concrete structures, basements and complex structural modifications.
• Excellent knowledge of temporary works procedures and industry best practice.
• Ability to produce design calculations and technical reports.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

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