Senior Temporary Works Engineer – Civil Engineering
Central Belt of Scotland
Full-time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you a highly experienced Temporary Works Engineer ready to lead, mentor, and shape the safe delivery of complex civil engineering schemes? We are currently seeking a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join a well-established contractor delivering a broad range of infrastructure projects across Scotland.

This is a key leadership role for an engineer with extensive hands-on design experience, strong technical knowledge, and a passion for nurturing the next generation of engineers.

• Lead the design, checking, and coordination of temporary works, including:

  • Deep excavations and shoring

  • Formwork and falsework

  • Piling and crane platforms

  • Temporary roads and access structures

  • Propping and support systems

• Ensure designs meet relevant standards (e.g. BS 5975, Eurocodes, British Standards) and project-specific requirements

• Produce and review detailed CAD drawings

• Act as Temporary Works Designer and, when required, Checker in line with procedural and safety protocols

• Collaborate with site teams, attending pre-construction meetings, inspections, and technical briefings

• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians, promoting best practices in both design and delivery

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure technical clarity and buildable, safe solutions across active sites

• Minimum 15 years’ experience, with at least 10 years focused on temporary works design

• Deep knowledge of temporary works principles, including BS 5975 compliance

• Proficient in AutoCAD

• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and supporting junior staff

• Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Central Scotland

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (e.g., CEng, IEng – ICE or IStructE)

• Certified Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Supervisor (TWS)

• Familiarity with Network Rail standards or other major stakeholder requirements

• Experience with 3D modelling tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the safe and efficient delivery of vital infrastructure works across Scotland. You’ll join a collaborative and technically driven team where your experience and leadership will have real impact.

Apply now to take the lead on critical temporary works across a diverse and challenging project portfolio.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.