Temporary Works Design Engineer

My client are in the market for a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join their Regional team to work across their UKCS Regional Civils side of their Business out of their Leeds or Warrington office. This role will cover multiple projects across different locations, which offers a variety of exposure to their exciting portfolio of projects. They are looking to build a strong technical hub within their UKCS Regional Civils Temporary Work department. They are looking for a technically strong, ambitious, energetic Temporary Works design engineer who is seeking to develop themselves and help create strong technical capabilities within the team. As a Temporary Works Design Engineer, you will be responsible for: Undertaking temporary works design and checking for individual projects either independently or under the supervision of a senior engineer including: Site establishment Haul roads Working platforms Service protection slabs Shoring solutions Earthworks excavation and slope stability Formwork/ falsework Temporary bridges Scaffolding and edge protection Rebar cage stability Propping You will: Ensure internal and subcontractor designs comply with the temporary works design brief and are delivered within the required timescale. Ensure design risks are considered and prepare Designers risk assessments, communicating residual design risks as appropriate. Be responsible for the completion of technical approval documents including Approval in Principles (AIP's) for National Highways and Form C documents for Network Rail. Provide support to both site and office-based teams involved with temporary works to ensure compliance with the Balfour Beatty Temporary Works Management Procedure. Provide technical support to work winning teams on the 'buildability' of the design proposals and the development of safe, innovative and cost-effective temporary works solutions. Actively supports the Balfour Beatty values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Respect This role requires an individual with the following qualifications, knowledge, experience and personal qualities: A degree or HNC or equivalent in civil or structural engineering. Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of engineering principles. Post graduate experience including either design (temporary and/or permanent works design) or site experience. Has some experience of site based activities and a knowledge of proprietary equipment commonly used in temporary works applications. An awareness of current design standards and codes of practice, and published guidance documents relevant to temporary works. Conversant with the management and procedures associated with temporary works as defined in BS5975: 2019. Able to establish good working relationships with both work colleagues and external technical consultants and suppliers. Able to clearly and confidently communicate engineering ideas and principles both verbally and in writing. Working experience of AutoCAD, and various others design software packages (i.e. Hilti profis, Tensar, Beam Pal/ RMD Beam, GFSafe, WALLAP, ROBOT and Geo 5 software packages) used for Temporary Works designs and checks. Working towards full membership of an appropriate professional institution (ICE or IStructE). Why join? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

Location: Warrington, Cheshire, GB

Posted Date: 7/12/2025