Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Principle Temporary Works Engineer
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FJA Recruitment for Principal Temporary Works Engineer
FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist within the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure sector for an experienced Principal Temporary Works Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering team delivering major capital projects that support resilient water and wastewater infrastructure and environmental protection across Scotland and the wider UK.
About the Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the planning, coordination, governance, and delivery of temporary works solutions across major capital projects. Working closely with project, design, and construction teams, you will ensure all temporary works are developed, verified, and implemented safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current industry standards and regulations.
Benefits
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Company Car and Fuel Card
- Salary Sacrifice EV/Hybrid Car Scheme
- Private Healthcare (Family Cover)
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Online GP Service, 24/7, 365 days a year
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail Discounts Portal (My Rewards)
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Salary Finance and Give As You Earn Schemes
- Reward & Recognition Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Responsibilities
- Lead all temporary works activities throughout the project lifecycle from tender stage through to completion.
- Evaluate suitable temporary works solutions, assessing constructability, methodology, cost, and programme implications.
- Present temporary works proposals and recommendations to project delivery teams and key stakeholders.
- Conduct Category 1 and Category 2 temporary works design checks and coordinate Category 3 checks where required.
- Support the development and implementation of Category 0 Standard Temporary Works Solutions across the Water Division.
- Ensure full compliance with BS5975, CDM Regulations, and all relevant Health & Safety legislation.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project, design, and construction teams on temporary works requirements and best practice.
- Oversee temporary works design verification, structural assessments, inspections, and certification processes.
- Review and contribute to project delivery plans, buildability assessments, and construction methodologies.
- Support estimating and tender activities by identifying temporary works requirements and associated risks and costs.
- Monitor temporary works performance, quality, and compliance through audits, inspections, and site visits.
- Ensure all temporary works activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project objectives.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and consistency in temporary works management across the business.
- Support the drive towards excellence in Health & Safety and actively promote a positive safety culture.
- Identify and escalate risks that may impact programme, cost, quality, safety, or compliance.
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Required Skills and Experience
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (BEng/BSc or equivalent).
- Strong experience managing temporary works within the water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
- Comprehensive knowledge of BS5975 and temporary works procedures and governance requirements.
- Sound understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and construction Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience carrying out Category 1 and Category 2 temporary works design checks.
- Ability to coordinate and manage external design verification processes, including Category 3 checks.
- Experience supporting project teams through design, planning, tender, and construction stages.
- Knowledge of structural analysis principles and temporary works design methodologies.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and Microsoft Office applications.
- Awareness of Process Safety principles and their application within infrastructure projects.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to assess risk, cost, and constructability implications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering practical engineering solutions.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development.
- Active engagement with a recognised professional institution or working towards professional accreditation would be advantageous.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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