Job Description – Temporary Works Design Consultant
Role: Temporary Works Design Engineer
Location: North or Midlands
Contract: Permanent
Salary : 55-65k DOE along with benefits
Sector: Construction
We're looking for a Temporary Works Consultant to support the safe, compliant and innovative delivery of temporary works solutions across complex construction projects.
This is a key role working closely with project teams, designers and Temporary Works Coordinators and Supervisors to ensure all temporary works are designed, checked and delivered in line with BS5975 and wider regulatory requirements.
The role
You'll provide engineering support across the full project lifecycle, contributing to the design, review and implementation of a wide range of temporary works including falsework, formwork, access systems, propping, façade retention and lifting solutions.
You'll play a vital role in ensuring buildability, safe sequencing and compliance on site, working collaboratively with both internal teams and external designers.
Key responsibilities
- Review and check temporary works designs in line with BS5975
- Provide technical support to site teams throughout delivery
- Support internal and external designers to ensure timely, accurate designs
- Carry out technical reviews, hazard analysis and risk assessments
- Assist TWCs and TWSs with site controls, compliance and assurance
- Ensure drawings, permits and documentation are developed and reviewed
- Support permits to load, strike and other temporary works approvals
- Contribute to safe construction methodologies and sequencingEnsure compliance with CDM Regulations and Principal Designer duties
About you
- Experience as a Temporary Works Engineer within contractor, consultancy or design environments
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials and sequencing
- Good knowledge of BS5975 and temporary works procedures
- Degree qualified (BEng/MEng) or equivalent experience (HNC/HND)
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Eligible for SC clearance
Desirable
- Experience in regulated sectors (power, nuclear, rail, utilities)
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
Why join
- Work on complex, large-scale projects
- Strong focus on safety, innovation and engineering quality
- Collaborative and supportive project environment
- Clear opportunities for development and progression
If you're looking to develop your career in temporary works within a technically strong and safety-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
