Temporary Works Design Engineer in Canning Town, Greater London

Location: Canning Town, London / Hybrid Working
Project: Devonport Naval Base, Plymouth
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

About the Opportunity

Gearing Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist engineering and construction contractor for three Temporary Works Design Engineers to support a major Ministry of Defence infrastructure project at Devonport Naval Base, Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically focused engineering team, delivering complex temporary works design solutions across a significant civil engineering and infrastructure project.

The successful candidates will be responsible for developing safe, practical and technically robust temporary works designs, supporting construction activities from initial design through to implementation on site.

The position offers flexible hybrid working, with typically 1–2 days per week required at the company's Canning Town office. There is considerable flexibility around working arrangements for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver temporary works designs for complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Undertake structural calculations, engineering assessments and design checks to ensure safe and compliant solutions.

• Produce technical drawings, design reports, specifications and supporting engineering documentation.

• Work closely with project engineers, construction managers and Temporary Works Coordinators to develop practical construction solutions.

• Review construction methodologies and identify appropriate temporary works requirements.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and temporary works procedures, including BS 5975.

• Provide technical support to construction teams, resolving design queries and engineering challenges.

• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and value engineering exercises.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in temporary works design within civil engineering, structural engineering or major infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and temporary works design methodologies.

• Experience producing structural calculations, technical drawings and design documentation.

• Ability to develop safe, practical and buildable engineering solutions.

• Experience working alongside construction teams, project engineers and design consultants.

• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage design responsibilities independently while working effectively within a wider engineering team.

Desirable:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Experience designing temporary works for marine, defence, rail, highways, bridges or major infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works management procedures.

• Experience using structural engineering design and analysis software.

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, typically 1–2 days per week in the Canning Town office.

• Opportunity to work on a major Ministry of Defence infrastructure project.

• Exposure to technically challenging temporary works design packages.

• Potential involvement in additional civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Flexibility around location and working arrangements for suitable candidates.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity within major infrastructure and civil engineering, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact our team for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.