Temporary Works Structural Engineer

Temporary Works Structural Engineer

Location: UK (Nationwide)Sector: Construction / Cladding Remediation / Building SafetySalary: £50,000-£65,000 DOE + BenefitsEmployment: Permanent

A respected UK contractor delivering large-scale cladding remediation and building safety projects is seeking a Temporary Works Structural Engineer. This role suits someone who wants ownership of temporary works design, wind loading analysis, and structural assessment across complex, safety-critical projects. Strong progression, CPD, and chartership support are available.

Role Overview

You will provide technical expertise across temporary works design, verification, structural assessments, and compliance. Working with internal teams, external designers, and regulatory bodies, you'll ensure safe, compliant, and well-documented solutions across multiple nationwide projects.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design

• Lead temporary works design reviews and approvals.
• Complete wind load assessments (BS EN 1991-1-4) including façade zone and funnelling effects.
• Assess scaffold loads, hoardings, welfare units, and load-distribution systems.
• Produce detailed calculation packs for third-party and regulatory submission.
• Generate/verify TG20:21 compliance documentation.

Risk, Compliance & Site Support

• Prepare design-risk assessments under CDM 2015.
• Maintain digital records aligned with Golden Thread requirements.
• Support installation, inspection, and removal of temporary works.
• Ensure designs meet relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, and HSE guidance.

Coordination & Leadership

• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in design meetings and represent temporary works expertise.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Collaborate with commercial, H&S, contracts, and procurement teams.

About You

Essential

• BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years' structural engineering experience, including 3+ in temporary works.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975, PAS 8812, CDM 2015, and Eurocodes.
• Proven experience in wind loading and scaffold load assessment.
• Competent AutoCAD user; familiar with CDE platforms.
• Excellent communication and multi-project management skills.

Desirable

• Chartered or working toward CEng.
• Experience in cladding remediation, façade engineering, or safety-critical projects.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (STAAD.Pro, SAP
  2000, Robot).
• Understanding of geotechnical considerations.
• BIM/Revit experience (advantageous).

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to nationally significant building safety projects.
• CPD and chartership support.
• A technically stimulating, progressive engineering environment.