Senior Temporary Works Designer

About the role

Job Title: Senior Temporary Works Designer

Location: Aberdeen / Peterhead

Company: Balfour Beatty

Project: ASTI - Pathway to 2030

Balfour Beatty is recruiting for an experienced senior temporary works designer to join our Regional Scotland team, supporting the delivery of the high‑profile ASTI project in Aberdeen. This key role within the Temporary Works function provides safe, innovative, and buildable design solutions that enable our site teams to deliver major infrastructure works efficiently and safely.

The Opportunity

As a senior temporary works designer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering temporary works designs that adhere to BS5975 and Balfour Beatty’s Management of Temporary Works procedures. You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers, supply chain partners, and construction teams to develop compliant, cost‑effective, and practical solutions for the ASTI project.

• Produce high‑quality temporary works designs, including calculations, drawings, and design statements.
• Perform category I, II and III design checks and associated certification.
• Prepare designers’ risk assessments and communicate residual risks clearly.
• Provide buildable, safe, and efficient temporary works solutions aligned with permanent works methodology.
• Lead value‑engineering initiatives to optimise safety, cost, and programme outcomes.
• Support site teams with expert technical advice and respond promptly to queries.
• Liaise effectively with permanent works designers, supply chain partners, and third‑party stakeholders.
• Contribute to assurance activities including audits, technical reviews, and design coordination.
• Promote our Zero Harm culture and champion high standards of safety and sustainability.

You will bring:

• Strong civil engineering knowledge and experience delivering temporary works on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, DMRB, CIRIA guidance, and associated software (e.g., CADS, Geo5, Tekla Tedds, Robot).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and maintain high technical standards.
• A proactive, collaborative, and positive mindset aligned with Balfour Beatty’s values.

• Degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Chartered or working toward ICE/IStruct
  
  E membership.
• AutoCAD/Civils 3D drawing capability.
• Experience in project‑based construction environments.

At Balfour Beatty, you’ll work on the flagship Scottish infrastructure project (ASTI), shaping solutions that ensure the safe and successful delivery of a nationally significant scheme. The company offers robust professional and personal development pathways and supports employee growth through a 70:20:10 learning model.

• Smart working and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies, including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for a thriving workplace. Through our Value Everyone, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture, supporting people with disabilities, and encourage applications from diverse groups.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.