Temporary Works Designer — Safe, On‑Site Design Lead (London)

You will be part of the temporary work design team based in Area Central, and you will interact with external TW designers from the JV parent companies and through the supply chain. Reporting to the Area TW Design Manager, you will ensure that TW designs are adequate and safely designed for construction, use and dismantling, and that development and delivery of TW designs are in accordance with the SCSJV Programme Temporary Works Procedure.

The Temporary Works Designer’s primary task is the management of the design process from requirement (design brief) to delivery (construction), communicating via design check certificates, drawings, designers risk assessments & calculations to the construction team.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that a design brief has been established with full consultation, is adequate and is in accordance with the actual situation on site, ensuring all construction loads are considered.
• Advise the permanent works designer of any temporary conditions or loads that should be considered in the permanent works design.
• Ensure that the design, where required, is independently checked for concept, structural adequacy and compliance with the brief.
• Ensure SHE hazards and risks have been avoided or reduced in the design and/or check of temporary works and that the Delivery Team are aware of the residual risks to be managed.
• Ensure the delivery teams are provided with safe, workable temporary works in a timely manner to suit programme via in-house design or supplier/subcontract design checks.
• Work in accordance with SCSJV procedures for TW management.
• Prepare Design Risk Assessments including the development of appropriate design mitigation and communication with others in the construction process.
• Contribute to SCSJV safety targets by pro-active leadership.
• Conduct site visits to aid identification of temporary works requirements.
• Contribute to the control of risk by identifying issues and providing appropriate responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by attending team meetings and contributing to the team development topics.

The Ideal Candidate

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc), minimum of a HNC/HND (essential).
• Previous experience of temporary works design (preferred).
• Understanding and application of BS5975:2019 (preferred).
• Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015 (preferred).
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course (preferred).
• Completed SMSTS (preferred).
• Membership of relevant professional body (IEng MICE or IEng IStructE, preferred).

About The Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high-speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high-speed services.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.

Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture’s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project.

Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develop a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrate commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities.

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have: A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.