Design Engineer – Temporary Works
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Sector: Construction & Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent
The Role
A leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure business is looking for a Design Engineer to join its engineering team in Watford.
The role will involve developing and delivering practical engineering solutions to support construction projects, with a particular focus on temporary works design.
You will work under the guidance of a Senior Engineer but will be expected to take ownership of your designs and deliver work independently, including design checks, calculations and technical documentation.
This is a strong opportunity for a Design Engineer looking to develop their career within a major contractor environment and gain exposure to complex construction and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver temporary works design solutions to support construction activities.
- Produce engineering calculations, design checks and technical documentation.
- Apply relevant design standards, codes and engineering principles.
- Review and validate design outputs, including through appropriate hand calculations.
- Work closely with Senior Engineers, construction teams and project stakeholders.
- Identify engineering challenges and develop practical, buildable solutions.
- Consider alternative design solutions with regard to safety, buildability and cost.
- Prepare and maintain design records and technical documentation.
- Support the review and checking of designs produced by others.
- Contribute to design risk assessments and the management of design risks.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, legislation and company procedures.
- Support continuous improvement and the development of engineering solutions across projects.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in Temporary Works Design within a construction, infrastructure or engineering environment.
- The ability to deliver design work and calculations with a good level of independence.
- Experience working under the guidance of a Senior Engineer or Design Manager.
- A good understanding of construction methods, sequencing and buildability.
- Experience undertaking engineering calculations and design checks.
- Knowledge of relevant design standards and codes of practice.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with construction and project teams.
- The ability to manage multiple pieces of design work and meet project deadlines.
Transferable Experience
Candidates without direct temporary works experience may still be considered where they have a strong Permanent Works Design background combined with relevant construction experience.
Around one year of construction experience alongside permanent works design may provide a suitable foundation to move into temporary works, although candidates with direct temporary works experience will be preferred.
Desirable
- Experience working for a major contractor or established design consultancy.
- Experience within major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Working towards ICE or IStructE professional qualifications.
- Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor awareness/training.
- Knowledge of BIM and digital engineering processes.
- Experience with industry-standard engineering design software.
- Understanding of CDM and designer responsibilities.
Important
This role is focused on temporary works and construction engineering. Candidates whose experience is primarily highways design, without relevant temporary works or transferable construction design experience, are unlikely to be suitable.
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
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