Senior Temporary works designer
CompanyBalfour Beatty plc
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/8/2026
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£41,700
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Description
About The Role
The Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer will be reviewing temporary works design briefs and manage allocation of work. Will undertake both repetitive and complex structural engineering /geotechnical calculations, verify and deliver temporary works designs, to time and budget. And provide expert technical support and contribute to methodology workshops, buildability sessions and VE workshops to identify innovative, cost effective strategies and solutions.
What you'll be doing
Ensure design risks are considered and Design Risk Assessments are prepared
Ensure contractual design assurance processes are followed
Assist design assurance on projects through conducting audits, identifying best practice, areas for improvement and areas of concern
Ensure good feedback from our customers is received and share improvements with the team
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions for site
Attend meeting and interviews, chairing as necessary
Advise on methodology costs and participate in design option reviews
Actively contribute to developing and sharing knowledge and best practice across BB
Support the company Group Safety by Design & Engineering (knowledge sharing) forums
Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that BB maintains its position at the forefront of the industry capability
Undertake internal project work to improve the effectiveness of the team
Coach and develop less experienced team members
Exercise designers obligations of the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015
Manage workload for CAD Engineers, Technicians or Operators
Who we're looking for
Ideally a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Extensive experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering principles
Achievement of CEng MICE, or similar equivalent, is preferred
Up to date CPD records
Keeps abreast of the latest technical knowledge in the industry
Strong numerical capability and ability to assimilate data, review and report
Skilled in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) and analytical software (Autodesk, Bentley and others)
Has good report writing skills
Pays attention to detail and will see tasks through to completion
Has excellent communication skills with all levels of personnel
Is a team player with good interpersonal and influencing skills
Is innovative and seeks continuously to improve knowledge and services
Current CSCS card
Demonstrates the BBV behaviours
Ensures a relentless focus on Zero Harm
Collaborates relentlessly
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
The Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer will be reviewing temporary works design briefs and manage allocation of work. Will undertake both repetitive and complex structural engineering /geotechnical calculations, verify and deliver temporary works designs, to time and budget. And provide expert technical support and contribute to methodology workshops, buildability sessions and VE workshops to identify innovative, cost effective strategies and solutions.
What you'll be doing
Ensure design risks are considered and Design Risk Assessments are prepared
Ensure contractual design assurance processes are followed
Assist design assurance on projects through conducting audits, identifying best practice, areas for improvement and areas of concern
Ensure good feedback from our customers is received and share improvements with the team
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions for site
Attend meeting and interviews, chairing as necessary
Advise on methodology costs and participate in design option reviews
Actively contribute to developing and sharing knowledge and best practice across BB
Support the company Group Safety by Design & Engineering (knowledge sharing) forums
Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that BB maintains its position at the forefront of the industry capability
Undertake internal project work to improve the effectiveness of the team
Coach and develop less experienced team members
Exercise designers obligations of the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015
Manage workload for CAD Engineers, Technicians or Operators
Who we're looking for
Ideally a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Extensive experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering principles
Achievement of CEng MICE, or similar equivalent, is preferred
Up to date CPD records
Keeps abreast of the latest technical knowledge in the industry
Strong numerical capability and ability to assimilate data, review and report
Skilled in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) and analytical software (Autodesk, Bentley and others)
Has good report writing skills
Pays attention to detail and will see tasks through to completion
Has excellent communication skills with all levels of personnel
Is a team player with good interpersonal and influencing skills
Is innovative and seeks continuously to improve knowledge and services
Current CSCS card
Demonstrates the BBV behaviours
Ensures a relentless focus on Zero Harm
Collaborates relentlessly
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if Contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions t
As if Contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions t
o remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com