Temporary Works Design Lead

Bouygues Construction SA; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure construction company in the UK seeks a Temporary Works Design Lead for the Sizewell C project. This role involves shaping internal design capabilities, managing resources, overseeing supplier evaluations, and ensuring high-quality work on a major energy project. Candidates should have a civil engineering qualification and over 10 years of experience in temporary works design. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in temporary works design and implementation.
• Deep understanding of temporary works processes and CDM Regulations.
• Proven team and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage internal design capability for temporary works.
• Chair design coordination meetings to ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Oversee supplier competence evaluations and manage relationships.

Skills

Temporary works design

Project management

Commercial management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in civil or structural engineering

Job description

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

We are looking for a Temporary Works Design Lead to join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) and take a pivotal role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects—Sizewell C. As part of the team constructing this 3.2‑gigawatt power station, you will help generate low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a vital part in the nation’s sustainable energy future for at least the next 60 years.

As Temporary Works Design Lead, you will be responsible for establishing and managing the internal design capability for temporary works, as well as shaping and overseeing the delivery framework across both parent company resources and external partners. Your expertise will support both pre‑construction and delivery phases across Earthworks and Enabling, Marine and Tunnelling, and Main Civil Works—ensuring that the technical lifecycle is fully supported.

In this key leadership role, you will:

• Analyse and forecast temporary works (TW) design resource requirements for the project
• Establish and manage CWA’s Temporary Works Design Procedure and internal TW design team
• Develop and manage the TW design delivery framework in partnership with parent companies and external suppliers
• Oversee supplier competence evaluation and manage relationships with both internal and framework partners
• Chair design coordination meetings to ensure the efficient allocation of design resource and delivery of high‑quality work
• Facilitate collaboration between TW Design and Principal Designer, maintaining alignment with procedures and technical requirements
• Implement performance monitoring, quality assurance, and ongoing reporting on TW design delivery
• Drive competence and appointment assessments in line with SQEP and CDM requirements
• Develop robust processes for risk management, ensuring the golden thread of risk mitigation is maintained throughout
• Stay abreast of health and safety updates, integrating best practice into TW design delivery
• Coordinate with commercial and finance teams to manage budgets and contracts related to temporary works design
• Identify and implement opportunities for standardisation in TW design, streamlining processes and assuring consistent quality

You will bring:

• A professional qualification in civil or structural engineering (degree level or equivalent)
• At least 10 years’ experience in temporary works design and implementation, including on major projects (tunnelling, deep excavations, falsework, propping)
• Deep understanding of temporary works processes (BS5975:2024‑2), CDM Regulations 2015, and modern construction methods
• Proven team and project management skills, with a track record of leading both internal and external design teams
• Strong experience in commercial management, procurement, contract management (ideally with CEMAR), and supplier relationship building
• Experience in conducting competence assessments and audits of TW designers
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, including with supply chain and client stakeholders

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on a project of national importance while working within a diverse and collaborative environment. If you have the expertise to lead world‑class temporary works design and are ready for your next major challenge, we invite you to click the following link to apply.