Civil Engineering Recruitment
Senior / Principal Design Engineer (Temporary Works)
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Civil Engineering Recruitment is acting as the recruitment partner for this role.
This position is with a leading UK supplier of temporary works equipment, not an internal role within Civil Engineering Recruitment.
Company Description
Civil Engineering Recruitment was founded and is led by a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, bringing over 20 years of hands-on industry experience to specialist recruitment. We focus on sourcing high-calibre professionals across the UK construction and infrastructure sectors, combining technical understanding with a people-focused, results-driven approach.
With deep insight into engineering, commercial, and operational delivery, we align candidates with both project requirements and organisational goals.
We are currently supporting our client with recruitment for the following permanent roles:
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Senior / Principal Design Engineer (Temporary Works) - roles available in North Lanarkshire and West Yorkshire. Hybrid working arrangement
Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Temporary Works Engineer to join a leading specialist engineering business, delivering innovative structural and geotechnical temporary works solutions across major infrastructure and construction projects throughout the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce safe, practical and compliant temporary works designs.
- Design structural and geotechnical temporary works solutions for a variety of construction projects.
- Checking of temporary works solutions.
- Provision of technical advice to clients, sales teams, and project stakeholders.
- Ensure designs comply with current legislation, industry standards, and best practice.
- Support and mentor Graduate and Design Engineers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.
- Work collaboratively to deliver projects on time and to the highest quality standards.
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Key Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or working towards IEng is desirable.
- Minimum three years' experience in temporary works design at Senior level or five years at Principal level.
- Strong understanding of structural and geotechnical engineering principles.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, and temporary works design software.
- Ability to produce clear engineering calculations and drawings.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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