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Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Greater London

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Senior Design Engineer 
Location: Hybrid working, office based in Central London 
Contract Type: 12-month contract 
Industry: 
 
Summary 
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Engineer specialising in Temporary Works Design to join a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the temporary works design across various sectors, including working platforms, cofferdams, retaining walls, scaffolding and access, demolition, formwork and falsework, steelwork, and concrete design. You will prepare preliminary and detailed design analyses, calculations, specifications, and related documentation for both civil and structural temporary and permanent works. 
 
The role requires effective communication and collaboration with other disciplines, construction teams, and clients, confidently presenting and defending design proposals. You will challenge existing methods and deliver value engineering solutions while supporting and mentoring junior team members. Managing and completing civil and structural designs within budget and programme constraints, including change control and ensuring design consistency across disciplines, is a key responsibility. 
 
Participation in internal and external design reviews and ensuring design acceptance by clients is essential. The role demands strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex design packages from concept through to delivery. 
 
Please send CVs to (url removed). 
 
Skills 
Extensive experience in Temporary Works Design (working platforms, cofferdams, retaining walls, scaffolding, demolition, formwork, falsework) 
Civil and structural design expertise (steelwork and concrete) 
Ability to prepare detailed design calculations, analyses, and specifications 
Strong communication skills with clients and multidisciplinary teams 
Value engineering and problem-solving capabilities 
Experience managing design within budget and programme constraints 
Change control and design consistency management 
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers 
Participation in design reviews and client design acceptance 
Confident and authoritative client-facing presence 
 
Software/Tools 
Structural analysis and design software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, Tekla, AutoCAD) 
BIM tools (e.g., Revit) 
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
 
Certifications & Standards 
Chartered Engineer status (ICE or IStructE preferred) 
CSCS card 
Temporary Works Designer/Coordinator certification (desirable) 
Knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (e.g., BS 5975) 
 
Please send CVs to (url removed)

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