Temporary Works Senior Design Engineer

Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer - Environment (Water)

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

As Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of Temporary Works Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations, as part of a team providing design and design checking services for a full range of temporary works from excavations and working platforms to formwork, falsework & scaffolding. The services also include alternative solutions, value engineering, buildability and problem/defect resolution including specification compliance issues.

• Design Production
• Tender input and subcontractor appointment
• Subcontractor design and coordination
• Construction, Design and Management (CDM)
• Design risk and assumptions
• Identify improvements to the Galliford Try systems, processes and procedures

• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree (2:2 or higher)
• Gain working knowledge of aspects and law, including The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Good knowledge of structural mechanics and understanding of fundamentals of soil mechanics.
• Previous design experience either working for a contractor, subcontractor, specialist supplier or consultant.
• Computer literate preferably including experience of use of computer aided draughting & geotechnical/structural analysis software.
• Willingness to work towards membership of relevant professional institution (e.g.ICE, IStructE).

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to…