At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative temporary works projects and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic team.
- Company: Respected civil and structural engineering consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Annual bonus, professional development support, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a friendly team with direct access to senior engineers and leadership opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on prestigious construction projects across London and the South East.
- Qualifications: Experienced Civil or Structural Engineer with strong design skills and knowledge of temporary works.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
An established and highly respected civil and structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join its growing Maidstone office.
With multiple offices across the UK and an excellent reputation for delivering practical, buildable engineering solutions, this consultancy specialises in temporary works design across a diverse range of construction sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineer looking to take ownership of projects while working alongside a talented and supportive team.
Based in Maidstone, you’ll become part of a close-knit team delivering temporary works solutions for some of the region’s most prestigious construction projects across London and the South East.
Working on behalf of leading contractors, you’ll contribute to a varied portfolio of complex and technically challenging schemes, producing innovative engineering solutions from concept through to delivery.
Alongside hands-on design work, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, work closely with clients, undertake site visits and continue your professional development towards Chartership, supported by a business that actively invests in its people and encourages long-term career progression.
The company places a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence and developing practical engineering solutions that add real value to construction projects.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer with a strong design background and knowledge of temporary works within the UK construction industry.
You’ll be confident managing your own workload, communicating with clients and supporting junior engineers, while enjoying the challenge of working across multiple projects in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
- What’s On Offer
- Opportunity to work on major construction projects across London, the South East and the wider UK.
- Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.
- Structured support towards Chartership with ICE or IStruct E, including ongoing professional development.
- Exposure to a broad range of temporary works projects across multiple construction sectors.
- Genuine opportunities to mentor junior engineers and progress into leadership positions.
- Collaborative, friendly team culture with direct access to experienced senior engineers and directors.
- What You Need To Succeed
- Previous experience in a design-focused consultancy role within the UK construction industry.
- Strong understanding of temporary works design and BS5975.
- Proficient in Auto CAD, with the ability to produce and interpret engineering drawings.
- Ability to prepare engineering calculations and develop practical, buildable design solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and contractors.
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers would be advantageous.
- Working towards, or already holding, Chartered status with ICE or IStruct E would be desirable.
- A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
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