Temporary Works Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by First Recruitment Group
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior C&S Temporary Works Engineer role in Manchester involves leading the design and delivery of civil and structural engineering projects, focusing on both temporary and permanent works. The position requires technical ownership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring of junior engineers. Candidates should possess significant experience in the field and be able to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders. This is a long-term contract outside IR35, aimed at experienced professionals in civil and structural engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver civil and structural analysis, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.
- Provide specialist input into temporary works design (for two positions) or permanent works (for one position), ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Communicate design requirements effectively to internal BIM teams to support accurate model development.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment, coordinating with other disciplines and construction teams.
- Attend site visits, design reviews, and client meetings when required.
- Support and mentor junior engineers, offering technical guidance and oversight.
- Present confidently and authoritatively in front of clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and technical compliance across all deliverables.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience, including proven experience in Temporary Works.
- Strong background in civil and structural design within major infrastructure or building projects.
- Minimum BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (MEng advantageous).
- Chartered status with ICE or IStructE preferred (or strong experience working towards it).
- CSCS card required.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate engineering solutions.
- Ability to work independently and manage technical packages to tight deadlines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Senior C&S Temporary Works Engineer – Manchester
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Long-term, Outside IR35 LTD company contract
Discipline: Civil & Structural Engineering – Temporary Works / Permanent Works
Positions: 3 roles available (2 focused on temporary works, 1 focused on permanent works)
Overview
We are recruiting Senior Civil and Structural Engineers to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team in Manchester on a long-term LTD company contract. These positions require engineers who can take technical ownership of design delivery, support the wider project team, mentor junior colleagues, and confidently represent the business in front of clients and contractors. You will contribute to the analysis, design, and delivery of both temporary works and permanent works, preparing calculations, reports, design documentation, and specifications. The role requires close collaboration with BIM teams, other engineering disciplines, and construction partners to ensure coordinated and buildable design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver civil and structural analysis, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.
- Provide specialist input into temporary works design (for two positions) or permanent works (for one position), ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Communicate design requirements effectively to internal BIM teams to support accurate model development.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment, coordinating with other disciplines and construction teams.
- Attend site visits, design reviews, and client meetings when required.
- Support and mentor junior engineers, offering technical guidance and oversight.
- Present confidently and authoritatively in front of clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and technical compliance across all deliverables.
Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience, including proven experience in Temporary Works.
- Strong background in civil and structural design within major infrastructure or building projects.
- Minimum BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (MEng advantageous).
- Chartered status with ICE or IStructE preferred (or strong experience working towards it).
- CSCS card required.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate engineering solutions.
- Ability to work independently and manage technical packages to tight deadlines.