Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Position: Senior Temporary Works Engineer (Permanent)
Senior Temporary Works Engineer

Location:

Office-based in Glasgow or London

Salary:
Negotiable

We are seeking an experienced Senior Temporary Works Engineer (5+ years’ experience) to play a pivotal role in expanding temporary works capability across Glasgow and the North of the UK.

This is a rare opportunity to establish, develop, and lead a new Temporary Works team, work closely with key clients, support business development, and contribute directly to long-term regional growth. If you are self-motivated, commercially aware, and passionate about high-quality engineering, this role offers real influence and progression.

Role Overview

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week, flexible start between 8:30am and 9:00am). You will take a senior leadership role within the Glasgow office while supporting temporary works delivery across the North of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and growth of a new Temporary Works team, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers

Oversee the full lifecycle of temporary works projects, from concept through detailed design to delivery

Ensure designs are safe, practical, and compliant with relevant standards and best practice

Manage the technical and commercial delivery of small, medium, and long-term projects

Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development activities

Identify and help secure new opportunities across Scotland and Northern England

Apply sound engineering judgement, conceptual understanding, and strong visualisation skills

Promote a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement, and professional development

Collaborate closely with colleagues across the business to deliver coordinated, multi-disciplinary solutions

This role offers exposure to complex and prestigious projects and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both team development and regional growth.

About You

Essential:

HNC, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in temporary works design

Chartered or actively working towards ICE or IStruct

E chartership

Strong leadership capability, with confidence in mentoring and independent decision-making

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Commercial awareness and confidence managing client expectations

Desirable:

Interest in business development and helping shape regional growth

A proactive, self-motivated approach with a commitment to continuous learning

Why Join?

You will work on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects across infrastructure, heritage, commercial, and complex temporary works. The role provides a genuine opportunity to shape a new regional capability while being supported by an established, specialist engineering environment.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary with annual merit-based reviews

Clear progression opportunities as the regional team grows

Structured professional development and chartership support

Regular technical forums, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Exposure to complex, high-profile engineering projects

Supportive, collaborative working culture that values initiative and innovation