Overview
As Temporary Works Design Engineer you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of Temporary Works Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations, as part of a team providing design and design checking services for a full range of temporary works from excavations and working platforms to formwork, falsework & scaffolding. The services also include alternative solutions, value engineering, buildability and problem/defect resolution including specification compliance issues.
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our "Be Well" programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
Where appropriate, this role is part of a culture focused on collaboration, development and delivering lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
Responsibilities
* Produce Temporary Works Design in compliance with BMS and CDM regulations as part of a design and design-checking team.
* Develop design solutions for temporary works including excavations, working platforms, formwork, falsework and scaffolding; assess feasibility and buildability; identify alternative solutions and value engineering opportunities.
* Address problem/defect resolution and ensure specification compliance across projects.
* Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, specialist suppliers or consultants as part of the design process.
* Apply knowledge of structural mechanics and soil mechanics to temporary works design.
* Work towards membership of relevant professional institutions (e.g. ICE, IStructE).
Qualifications
* Civil or Structural Engineering Degree (2:2 or higher).
* Working knowledge of relevant law and regulations, including The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
* Good knowledge of structural mechanics and fundamentals of soil mechanics.
* Previous design experience either with a contractor, subcontractor, specialist supplier or consultant.
* Computer literacy with experience in computer-aided drafting and geotechnical/structural analysis software.
* Willingness to work towards membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE, IStructE).
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays.
* A wide range of corporate discounts.
* Cycle to Work schemes.
* Comprehensive pension plan.
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
* Private medical scheme options for salaried employees and 24/7 employee assistance programme support.
* Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
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