Temporary Works Lead; Associate

Arthian is recruiting for a talented Engineer to join our Civil & Structural Engineering

(CSE) group as the leader of our Temporary Works team. The successful candidate

will become part of the CSE management team and play a key role in supporting our

continued growth across the UK.

This role requires an Associate with strong technical expertise, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven track record in delivering temporary works projects. You will thrive on having technical autonomy across a diverse portfolio within a growing Civil & Structural Engineering team.

• Lead and oversee the technical delivery of Temporary Works projects, including systems such as propping, falsework, formwork, access platforms, excavations, and temporary structures
• Provide clients with best‑value construction support and engineering problem‑solving across a wide range of sectors
• Act as a client‑facing representative, leading bids and tenders and identifying new opportunities—particularly within construction, energy, defence, and manufacturing
• Manage Temporary Works projects, ensuring financial, HSE, and technical compliance
• Support and develop team members, inspiring high performance and professional growth
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated project solutions
• Lead Arthian’s Temporary Works forum engagement and contribute to ICE training agreement activities

• A degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Chartered membership of ICE or IStruct
  
  E, or evidence of equivalent experience and capability

• The role may require travel (including occasional overnight stays) across the UK and overseas, depending on project requirements
• A full clean driving licence is essential
• Legal right to live and work in the UK is required