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 collaborate with experienced teams.
- Why this job: Work on complex, high-profile projects that make a real impact in the industry.
- 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
You’ll work alongside senior engineering and operational teams on technically demanding projects where engineering excellence genuinely drives project success.
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 (B2442A6) in London employer: Referment
Join a leading engineering and construction business that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment for Senior Design Engineers. With a focus on complex, high-profile projects across the UK, you'll benefit from strong career progression opportunities, mentorship from experienced leaders, and the chance to make a tangible impact on live projects. Our supportive culture encourages professional growth while tackling technically challenging problems in temporary works design.
