Temporary Works Designer

A leading structural steel and civil engineering contractor is currently seeking a permanent Temporary Works Designer to ensure the safe, practical, and compliant delivery of temporary works solutions across a range of live infrastructure, commercial, and industrial schemes.

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Locations: Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Durham, Scarborough, Dorset, or West Yorkshire
Working Arrangement: Office-based / Hybrid (with remote options considered depending on proximity to office hubs)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and review temporary works solutions including access systems, lifting schemes, propping, falsework, and stability works.


• Produce detailed calculations, sketches, and technical design drawings in line with project requirements.


• Ensure all designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes, and CDM regulations.


• Liaise closely with engineers, site construction teams, fabricators, and project managers.


• Provide real-time technical support during construction and steel erection phases.


• Carry out risk assessments and ensure safe design principles are embedded in all temporary works designs.


• Work to tight programme deadlines while maintaining absolute accuracy and safety compliance.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in temporary works design within construction or structural steel environments.


• Strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards, and CDM regulations.


• Experience using design and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Tekla Tedds, Robot, or similar.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and coordination skills across site and office-based teams.

Benefits Package:

• Paid overtime opportunities (where applicable).


• Company pension scheme & comprehensive healthcare package.


• Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking at selected locations.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Ongoing professional training and development.


• Regular team-building events, awards ceremonies, and employee reward schemes.


• Clear progression path into senior / pre-construction leadership roles.

If you are interested, please submit your CV for consideration.