Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Job description

Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £50,000-£65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Join a specialist engineering consultancy delivering innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to the UK construction industry. Working on exciting projects nationwide, you will help shape construction schemes, ensure safety across engineering designs, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a business that values technical excellence and long-term client relationships.

What's on Offer for the Senior Temporary Works Engineer:

A competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000
Opportunity to work on a range of high-profile construction projects
Career development and ongoing professional training
Collaborative team environment with extensive technical expertise
Exposure to challenging engineering designs and site-based projectsThe Role:

As a Senior Temporary Works Engineer, you will lead the design and assessing of temporary structures that enable construction projects to progress safely and efficiently. From excavation support, scaffolding and propping to crane foundations and formwork, you will develop engineering solutions, review calculations, conduct site visits and liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams. As a senior member of the team, you will also provide technical guidance, manage project deliverables, and ensure designs meet relevant standards and safety requirements.

Requirements for the Senior Temporary Works Engineer:

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
Significant experience in temporary works design within construction or consultancy.
Strong knowledge of structural analysis, design calculations and relevant UK Standards.
Experience with design checks, technical reports, and construction drawings.
Chartered status (CEng) or working towards professional accreditation is desirable.
The full right to work within the UK
A full UK driving licence
Live within a commutable distance to BirminghamIf you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on (url removed).

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-10-2026

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