Senior Design Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Temporary Works Design Manager to join a leading consultancy specialising in Temporary Works engineering solutions. This position involves managing and delivering temporary works designs across a range of infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring safety, practicality, and compliance with industry standards. You’ll be the technical lead on design strategy, working closely with site teams and mentoring junior staff.



Key Responsibilities



Deliver and manage temporary works designs including formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping, shoring, access platforms, and haul roads



Collaborate with contractors, project managers, and site teams to provide buildable, cost-effective design solutions



Review and adapt existing designs to optimise constructability and sequencing



Lead internal and client-facing design reviews and technical meetings



Provide mentoring and guidance to Temporary Works Coordinators and junior engineers



Support risk mitigation, value engineering, and ensure all designs meet H&S, CDM, and legislative requirements



Requirements



Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field



Experience in temporary works design within a consultancy or contractor environment



Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., Tekla Tedds, AutoCAD, Revit)



Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with clients and site teams



Why Join Us?



Work on diverse and technically challenging projects across the UK



Opportunity to take ownership of design strategy and team development



Career progression into senior leadership within a respected consultancy



Competitive salary (circa £75,000) and benefits package