Temporary Works Designer
Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ CAD Technician / Draftsperson
Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran
£45,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
Permanent, Full time
Job description
A leading structural steel and civil engineering contractor is currently seeking a permanent Temporary Works Designer to ensure the safe, practical, and compliant delivery of temporary works solutions across a range of live infrastructure, commercial, and industrial schemes.
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Locations: Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Durham, Scarborough, Dorset, or West Yorkshire
Working Arrangement: Office-based / Hybrid (with remote options considered depending on proximity to office hubs)
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and review temporary works solutions including access systems, lifting schemes, propping, falsework, and stability works.
- Produce detailed calculations, sketches, and technical design drawings in line with project requirements.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes, and CDM regulations.
- Liaise closely with engineers, site construction teams, fabricators, and project managers.
- Provide real-time technical support during construction and steel erection phases.
- Carry out risk assessments and ensure safe design principles are embedded in all temporary works designs.
- Work to tight programme deadlines while maintaining absolute accuracy and safety compliance.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in temporary works design within construction or structural steel environments.
- Strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards, and CDM regulations.
- Experience using design and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Tekla Tedds, Robot, or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across site and office-based teams.
Benefits Package:
- Paid overtime opportunities (where applicable).
- Company pension scheme & comprehensive healthcare package.
- Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking at selected locations.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Ongoing professional training and development.
- Regular team-building events, awards ceremonies, and employee reward schemes.
- Clear progression path into senior / pre-construction leadership roles.
If you are interested, please submit your CV for consideration.
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