Temporary works engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
**TEMPORARY WORKS ENGINEER WANTED**
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a large contractor based in Essex.
Our client is looking for an experienced Temporary Works Engineer with specific experience working for Demolition Contractors.
The ideal candidate should have 7 – 10 years + experience working in the UK and should have previous experience on the following scope of temporary works:-
Scaffolding design and detailing
- Tower crane base design and piling mat design
- Deep excavation and earth retention. Design of temporary propping to sheet pile wall / contiguous piled / secant piled basement retaining walls for basement excavation
- Design of king post retaining wall system
- Formwork & falsework support
- Façade retention, needling and shoring
- Temporary support to existing structures
- Back propping design to concrete frame structures
- Load assessment of existing structures for temporary construction and demolition loads
- Temporary support to climbing masts, hoists, temporary lifting beams / cranes and concrete placing booms
- Temporary access ramps
- Assessment and design of site hoarding
- Assessment of highway structures and preparation of AIP documents for temporary works
- Preparation of Form C for technical approval of temporary works from Network Rail
- Liaison with 3rd party Structural Engineers in submission & approval of temporary works designs for party wall awards.
If you believe you are suitable for this role please contact us on 01322 474977
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £75,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stanford-le-Hope: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Structural Engineering: 6 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £75,000 - £85,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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