At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative temporary works solutions and support live engineering projects.
- Company: Leading engineering and construction business with a respected in-house design team.
- Benefits: Career progression, collaborative culture, and the chance to influence engineering standards.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and make a visible impact.
- Why this job: Work on high-profile projects and solve complex engineering challenges.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in temporary works and structural engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Referment is partnering with a leading engineering and construction business to recruit a Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to join a highly respected in‑house design team delivering complex structural, demolition, and heavy civil engineering projects across the UK. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving technically challenging construction problems and wants to work closely with project delivery teams from tender stage through to installation on site. You’ll play a key role in developing innovative temporary works solutions, leading design checks, supporting live projects, and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative engineering environment.
The Role
- Temporary works design and checking
- Formwork & falsework engineering
- Needling, propping & structural support systems
- Basement retention & excavation support
- Demolition sequencing & construction methodology
- Tower crane foundations and grillages
- Existing structure appraisals
- Value engineering during pre‑construction
- Technical support to project and site teams
- Reviewing external consultant designs
- Site inspections and constructability assessments
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in temporary works and structural engineering
- Background in construction, demolition, heavy civils, or specialist engineering
- Experience producing and checking calculations and technical reports
- Understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing
- AutoCAD and technical drafting capability
- Ability to communicate confidently with project teams and clients
- A proactive and solutions‑focused mindset
Experience with Network Rail projects, demolition engineering, crane bases, or complex temporary stability works would be highly advantageous.
Why Apply?
- Complex, high‑profile engineering projects
- Strong technical environment with genuine career progression
- Opportunity to influence design standards and engineering methodology
- Collaborative culture with experienced engineering leadership
- Visible impact across live projects and pre‑construction phases
If you’re interested in confidentially exploring the opportunity, apply now to avoid missing out.
Senior Design Engineer (42A6BEE) in London employer: Referment
Join a leading Tier 1/2 contractor renowned for its commitment to delivering complex, large-scale construction projects across the South West and London. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, alongside opportunities for career progression in a site-based leadership role. This is your chance to take ownership of high-stakes infrastructure projects while working within a supportive environment that values safety, quality, and commercial success.
