Temporary Works Design Engineer

We are a leading concrete frame subcontractor specialising in delivering high-quality, innovative construction projects in the UK. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

This role exists for a highly skilled and experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in temporary works design, with at least 5+ years of experience across various types of temporary works design including demolition, cut and carve structures. The ideal candidate will be working towards chartered status (e.g., ICE, IStructE) and will be proficient in structural analysis to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective temporary works designs.

As a Temporary Works Design Engineer, you will design, analyse, and deliver temporary works solutions for major construction projects, ensuring that all designs comply with the highest safety and quality standards.

• To provide design output and methodology for the construction and removal of Temporary Works as requested by various Byrne Bros project sites.
• To liaise as necessary with the site Temporary Works Coordinator to ensure the design brief is fully understood so that the design process from preliminary to construction issue is carried out efficiently and correctly reflects the site needs. From time to time this will involve site visits to discuss the methodology with the site team.
• Occasionally, if requested by the site team for complex or unusual temporary works, to visit site to carry out a supplementary inspection of the temporary works prior to loading.
• To liaise with client engineers, Byrne Bros consultants and suppliers, as necessary to deal with issues relating to the temporary works.
• To provide support to the Head Office tendering team as and when requested by providing presentation drawings for inclusion in the bid documents.
• To produce designs in compliance with the Byrne Bros temporary works procedure from receipt of the design brief to construction issue of the drawings in a timely manner.
• To comply with relevant current design codes, standard practices, CDM and Byrne Bros health and safety requirements including identifying residual risk in the preparation of temporary works designs.
• To utilize available Byrne Bros stock equipment and materials in temporary works designs wherever possible.
• To maintain good housekeeping by recording and filing all design work in the temporary works department design management system, keeping hard copies where appropriate, and keeping drawing registers up to date.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
• Chartered desired but not essential;
• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction industry with 5+ years experience including falsework, formwork, shoring, demolition, cut and carve structures, geotechnical;
• Comprehensive understanding of construction methodology and design principles relating to temporary works and the temporary loading of permanent works.
• Strong leadership and people management skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety regulations with the ability to manage and mitigate risk;
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively;
• Computer literacy and ability to use AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, Excel, CADS geotechnical and FEM Analysis.

With an understanding of the commitment required to achieve growth within the business, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and ready to align personal goals to Byrne Bros so that we can achieve success together.

At Byrne Bros we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes private healthcare, pension, cycle to work scheme and an annual discretionary bonus. The opportunity to work for an established and growing company on some of the nation’s most exciting construction projects. In addition, you will have the opportunity to progress your career as well as your personal development.

Byrne Bros is a member of the Byrne Group – an equal opportunities employer.