Job Description
Temporary Works Design Engineer
Location: Normanton or Grangemouth (Hybrid)
Business Unit: Infrastructure – Environment
About Us
Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure businesses, delivering innovative solutions that create positive, lasting change for communities across the UK.
Our Infrastructure – Environment Business is the UK's largest Tier 1 contractor operating within the Water and Environment sector, delivering a substantial portfolio of long-term framework and major project work. As part of our growth strategy, we have brought together our engineering expertise into a dedicated design function that provides specialist support across our regional businesses nationwide.
Our Temporary Works team plays a critical role in supporting not only the Environment Business, but also our Highways and Building divisions, delivering safe, practical and innovative temporary works solutions across a diverse range of projects.
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a talented Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our growing Engineering Design team.
Reporting to a Principal or Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality temporary works designs and design checks in accordance with Galliford Try's Business Management System (BMS), industry standards and CDM regulations.
Working as part of a specialist team, you will contribute to a broad range of temporary works solutions including excavation support systems, working platforms, formwork, falsework, slope stability assessments and scaffolding. You'll also support value engineering initiatives, alternative design solutions and technical problem-solving throughout project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a civil or structural engineer looking to develop their technical expertise within a leading infrastructure business while progressing towards professional chartership.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Temporary Works Design Engineer, you will:
Produce temporary works calculations, specifications, design reports and technical documentation.
Develop designs for excavation support, working platforms, slope stability, formwork and falsework systems.
Support the production of temporary works drawings and design deliverables.
Assist with the development of innovative, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
Contribute to value engineering initiatives and buildability reviews.
Review and coordinate supply chain temporary works designs.
Support tender activities through preliminary designs, technical assessments and engineering input.
Provide technical support throughout feasibility, design, construction and commissioning phases.
Assist project teams in managing design risks and compliance requirements.
Support graduate and assistant engineers through mentoring and technical guidance as your experience develops.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Delivery
Prepare temporary works design calculations, specifications and design notes.
Deliver designs in accordance with project requirements, design briefs and approved standards.
Identify opportunities for technical improvements, innovation and cost savings.
Ensure designs are completed within programme requirements and agreed budgets.
Support the resolution of technical challenges during project delivery.
Contribute to whole-life cost assessments and feasibility studies where required.
Temporary Works Expertise
Typical projects may include:
Excavation support systems
Temporary earthworks solutions
Working platforms
Formwork and falsework
Scaffolding systems
Temporary access arrangements
Slope stability assessments
Experience in any of the following would also be advantageous:
Reinforced concrete design
Structural steel design
Temporary bridging solutions
Geotechnical engineering
Highway engineering
Drainage design
Health, Safety & Risk Management
Promote the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
Undertake design risk assessments and support the elimination or reduction of hazards through design.
Ensure designs comply with CDM Regulations and relevant legislation.
Support the development of a positive safety culture across projects and teams.
Maintain accurate records of design assumptions, risks and mitigations.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Build strong working relationships with project teams, clients and supply chain partners.
Share lessons learned and best practice across the design team.
Support the development and improvement of engineering processes and procedures.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the temporary works function.
Maintain compliance with Galliford Try's Business Management System.
About You
We're looking for a motivated and technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
You will have a proactive approach to learning and development, with ambitions to progress your career within temporary works engineering.
Essential Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence.
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet project deadlines.
Positive and collaborative attitude.
Technical Skills & Experience
Good understanding of structural mechanics and engineering fundamentals.
Understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical principles.
Previous engineering design experience within a contractor, consultant, temporary works specialist or supplier environment.
Experience preparing engineering calculations and technical reports.
Knowledge of design risk management and CDM principles.
Experience using engineering analysis and design software.
Understanding of CAD systems and engineering design tools.
Qualifications
Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (2:2 or above).
Understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including CDM 2015.
Working towards membership of a recognised professional institution such as:ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers)
IStructE (Institution of Structural Engineers)
Full UK driving licence desirable.
Willingness to travel occasionally across the UK to support projects and professional development activities.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist engineering team supporting some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects.
You'll gain exposure to a broad range of temporary works challenges while working alongside experienced engineers who are committed to supporting your technical development and professional progression.
Whether you're already working in temporary works or looking to further develop your expertise in this area, Galliford Try offers a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for learning, chartership and career advancement.
What We Can Offer in Return
With a strong order book and long-term framework opportunities across the UK, Galliford Try offers stability, career development and the opportunity to work on some of the most technically challenging infrastructure projects in the industry.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, which offers support, guidance and wellbeing resources across a range of areas.
We invest heavily in the development of our engineers through professional training, mentoring, chartership support and structured career pathways.
Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in how, when and where you work, where operational requirements allow.
Our Benefits
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options alongside a competitive salary.
28 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, with the option to purchase additional leave
Annual bonus opportunities
A wide range of corporate discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Comprehensive pension scheme
Save As You Earn share purchase scheme
Private medical scheme options
Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support
Paid membership to one recognised professional institution relevant to your role
About Us
Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, promoting best practice throughout our supply chain and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by living our values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration (EPIC) and striving to be the most respected business in our sector.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other opportunities within our business, please contact adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage candidates to let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to support them throughout the recruitment process.
Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the advert if you believe this applies to you.
A full job description is available upon request.
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Job Info
Job Identification
3451
Job Category
Engineering
Posting Date
10/22/2026
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day
Locations
Unit 2 Ripley Drive, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QT, GB
Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
Spitfire Way - Grangemouth
