Senior Temporary Works Designer

Balfour; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Designer to support their Power Transmission & Distribution business. The role involves designing and delivering civil and temporary works projects, ensuring compliance and safety, and liaising with teams and clients. Candidates should have a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, relevant experience, and strong design management skills. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave and recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
• Professional membership (ICE or IStructE) and working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and co-ordinate civil and temporary works from feasibility to final removal.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of designs that comply with technical standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain common objectives and work alignment.

Skills

Civil engineering training

Geotechnical engineering knowledge

Post-graduate experience

Understanding of BS 5975

Supervision of sub-consultants

Designing civil engineering works

Managing design of temporary works

IT literacy (Word, Excel, CAD)

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Professional membership (ICE or IStructE)

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Temporary Works Designer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business in Derby. We are open to both full‑time, part‑time (including job share) and flexible working arrangements.

Role Purpose

To work with project teams, designers and subcontractors through the design phase to deliver the safe and suitable scope of works in line with project objectives. Take responsibility for design delivery and suitability across Power T&D construction projects with a particular focus on Temporary Works delivery. Provide advice on constructability and sequencing of civil design and temporary works for Power T&D around cabling, overhead lines and substations. Engage in bid development, tendering and innovation projects alongside the Team Lead & Design Delivery Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and co‑ordination of civil and temporary works from feasibility to final removal, including preparation of in‑house temporary works design.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of designs, including reports, calculations and drawings that comply with client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA).
• Capture client requirements – including those not explicitly stated within the contract – and contribute to robust pricing and design solutions.
• Reinforced concrete design and detailing.
• Construction site layouts and CDM implementation.
• Excavation support for tower foundations or cable trenches.
• Formwork and setting templates for reinforced concrete foundations.
• Piling and crane platforms.
• Access road design and traffic management plans.
• Checks on protective scaffolds for roads, railways and third‑party property.
• Catenary support system – in‑house scaffold alternative.
• Backstays and temporary steelwork for tower support.
• Temporary overhead line diversions.
• Production of in‑house temporary works design.
• Assist in tender process – interpret scope of works and provide advice.
• Check design calculations performed by colleagues.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain common objectives and ensure work aligns with project priorities.
• Liaise with appropriate personnel to achieve optimal installation procedures; undertake site visits as required.
• Embed "Safety by Design" principles in all activities, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and Balfour Beatty procedures.
• Assist in training new designers and/or trainees.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Team Lead or Design Delivery Manager.
• Maintain compliance with CDM regulations and all legal and regulatory requirements associated with design outputs.

Interacts With

• PT&D Designers
• PT&D Project Team
• Sub‑contractors
• Clients
• Local Authorities

Skills Required

• Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
• Professional membership (ICE or IStructE) and working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong, proven post‑graduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of BS 5975.
• Experience supervising sub‑consultants or subcontractors.
• Proven experience designing civil engineering works.
• Proven experience managing design of civil or temporary works.
• Experience in the design and checking of temporary works for civil engineering projects.
• IT literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD).

Benefits

• Smart working – flexible start and finish times, up to 40% remote when roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Family‑friendly policies – 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 more.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility to design, construction and ongoing maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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 an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

Disabled People's Employment

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. We will offer interview opportunities if you meet the minimum requirements. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

Working hours and location

Remote working up to 40% is possible. Hybrid working is available for suitable roles and will be discussed during the interview.

Seniority level – Mid‑Senior
Employment type – Temporary
Job function – Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology (Construction)