Rullion
Temporary Works Engineer
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Job Title: Temporary Works Design Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: £50,000
Benefits Package: £5,750 car allowance + Benefits
Location: Workington
Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Full-time, Onsite
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Role Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering complex infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of temporary works and simple permanent works design, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, practical, compliant, and delivered to the highest technical standards.
Working closely with project teams, designers, and key stakeholders, you will support the full design lifecycle, manage technical reviews, and ensure all engineering activities comply with client requirements, industry standards, and company procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to further develop their design capability within a major infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed designs for temporary works and simple permanent works.
- Manage both internal and external design teams to ensure quality and programme requirements are achieved.
- Coordinate and manage temporary works procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Carry out independent technical reviews, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
- Implement client-specific engineering procedures, including Sellafield Ltd requirements where applicable.
- Liaise with Principal Designers, Designers, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
- Promote Learning from Experience (LfE), Safety in Design principles, and engineering best practice.
- Manage engineering change control processes and ensure appropriate governance is maintained.
- Prepare and deliver internal and external progress reports on engineering activities.
- Participate in Temporary Works Forums and other relevant industry groups to share knowledge and promote continuous improvement.
- Support engineering teams with technical guidance and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
- Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and business requirements.
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Qualifications/Experience Required
- Good understanding of construction methods, engineering materials, and design processes.
- At least 12 months' experience producing engineering designs within a consultancy or temporary works design environment.
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution (such as MICE) or working towards professional registration.
- Experience coordinating engineering designs within multidisciplinary project environments.
- Ability to undertake independent technical reviews and contribute to hazard and risk assessments.
- Understanding of CDM Regulations and the responsibilities of Principal Designers, including ERIC principles.
- Ability to deputise for the Principal Engineer when required.
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within regulated infrastructure or major construction projects is desirable.
- Ability to review, check, and approve engineering documentation in accordance with company procedures and delegated authority.
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Company Information
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients, from major global organisations to innovative SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is built on credibility, honesty, and long-term relationships.
Rullion specialises in delivering talent consultancy solutions across multiple sectors and is committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.
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