Senior Temporary Works Designer

Balfour; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Designer to join their team in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have strong civil/structural engineering knowledge and experience in delivering temporary works on major projects, adhering to safety standards. This role involves producing designs, conducting checks, and supporting site teams with innovative solutions. A degree in civil/structural engineering is essential, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience delivering temporary works on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, DMRB, and CIRIA guidance.
• Ability to prepare Designers’ Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality temporary works designs, including calculations and drawings.
• Perform design checks and associated certification.
• Support site teams with expert technical advice.

Skills

Strong civil/structural engineering knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive and collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

CADS

Geo5

Tekla Tedds

Robot

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Senior Temporary Works Designer

Location: Aberdeen / Peterhead

Company: Balfour Beatty

Project: ASTI - Pathway to 2030

Balfour Beatty is recruiting for an experienced Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join our Regional Scotland team, supporting the delivery of the high-profile ASTI project in Aberdeen. This is a key role within our Temporary Works function, providing safe, innovative, and buildable design solutions that enable our site teams to deliver major infrastructure works efficiently and safely.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Temporary Works Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering temporary works designs that adhere to BS5975 and Balfour Beatty’s Management of Temporary Works procedures. You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers, supply chain partners, and construction teams to develop compliant, cost-effective, and practical solutions for the ASTI project.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality temporary works designs, including calculations, drawings, and design statements.
• Perform category I, II and III design checks and associated certification.
• Prepare Designers’ Risk Assessments and communicate residual risks clearly.
• Provide buildable, safe, and efficient temporary works solutions aligned with permanent works methodology.
• Lead value-engineering initiatives to optimise safety, cost, and programme outcomes.
• Support site teams with expert technical advice and respond promptly to queries.
• Liaise effectively with permanent works designers, supply chain partners, and third-party stakeholders.
• Contribute to assurance activities including audits, technical reviews, and design coordination.
• Promote our Zero Harm culture and champion high standards of safety and sustainability.

You Will Bring

• Strong civil/structural engineering knowledge and experience delivering temporary works on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, DMRB, CIRIA guidance, and associated software (e.g., CADS, Geo5, Tekla Tedds, Robot).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and maintain high technical standards.
• A proactive, collaborative, and positive mindset aligned with Balfour Beatty’s values.

Desirable

• Degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Chartered or working toward ICE/IStructE membership.
• AutoCAD/Civils 3D drawing capability.
• Experience in project-based construction environments.

Why Join Us

At Balfour Beatty, you’ll be part of a passionate and supportive engineering community that encourages collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. You’ll work on a flagship Scottish infrastructure project (ASTI), shaping solutions that enable the safe and successful delivery of a nationally significant scheme.

Professional and Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We’re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10 approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

• 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland. You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section.

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:

• 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.

About Us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on. We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Our award-winning sustainable projects include active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrating our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are also 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 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 removing barriers for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. For more information visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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