Temporary Works Design Manager

# Temporary Works Design Manager Job Introduction Skills set: (Engineering, Temporary Works Design) Job location: Atlas Road, with travel to sites.Yes - Car park with bus shuttle to the office will be also available. Working hours: Weekdays . Contract: Permanent . Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. The Role: You will lead production of Temporary Works Designs within the Brunel team, in collaboration with the Lead Temporary Works Manager you will identify suitable personnel to carry out designs and checks within the internal and external design teams. External designs may be by JV companies, through the supply chain or specifically approved design consultants.Reporting to the Lead Temporary Works Design Manager you ensure that TW designs are adequate and safely designed for construction, use and dismantling and that development and delivery of TW designs are in accordance with the SCS JV Temporary Works Procedure.The Brunel Temporary Works Design Manager's primary task is the management and quality assurance of all internal and external TW Design process from Requirement (Design Brief) to Delivery (Construction) Communicating via Design Check Certificates, Drawings, Designers Risk Assessment's & Calc's to the Construction Team & Manage the in-house teams workload / design reviews etc.The role includes the active production of Temporary Works designs, review and design checks and the management of a small team of TW designers and cad technicians. The candidate is expected to be a competent Temporary Works designer. Role Responsibility Ensure the delivery teams are provided with safe, workable temporary works in timely manner to suit programme via in-house design or supplier/subcontract design checks. Ensure the SCS Temporary Works Procedure is applied fully and efficiently. Lead and fulfil line management duties for the in-house TW design team Manage the identification and evaluation of competency for all temporary work designers and design checkers delivering TW for SCS JV Manage the technical assurance (TA) of all temporary works design Carry out TW design review and formal design checking (including checks on supply chain proposals) Ensure preparation and review of Design Risk Assessments including the development of appropriate design mitigation and communication with others in the construction process. Ensure that a design brief has been established with full consultation is adequate and is in accordance with the actual situation on site and ensuring all construction loads are considered. Liaise with permanent works designers to resolve issues of construction method and buildability, as necessary. Advise the Temporary Works Coordinators of any temporary conditions or loads that should be considered in the permanent works design. Ensuring SHE hazards and risks have been mitigated as far as reasonably practicable and that these are adequately communicated on the drawings. Carry out site visits to aid identification of temporary works requirements and preparation of temporary works design briefs. Ensure compliance with current CDM regulations, Temporary Works Best Practice and all applicable technical standards Drive innovation in temporary works, including investigation, evaluation and integration of best practice and innovations from all SCSJV partners and the supply chain. Ensure Enable My Teams, Assetwise and other document systems are fully utilised in Area West as required contractually. Manage timesheets and budget for the SCS TW team and external TW consultancies for Area West. Report on a regular basis using platforms such as "Power BI" on the status of designs in your area, focusing on program and budget in particular. The Ideal Candidate Essential: Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc), minimum (essential) Strong proficiency in the use of all Microsoft office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint (essential) Previous experience in Temporary Works design or Civil/Structural design (circa 10 years' experience or more, essential) Understanding and application of BS5975 (essential) Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015 (essential) Experience managing a temporary works design team (essential) Previous experience in delivering temporary works for Network Rail, London Underground and the Highways Agency (essential) Membership of relevant professional body (CEng MICE or CEng IStructE, essential) CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course (preferred) Completed SMSTS (preferred) About the CompanyThe role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high-speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high-speed services. About the Project: The HS2 Main Civils Contracts include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The Main Civils contract is a £multi-billion project with the works due for completion in 2025.Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.SCS Railways OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to Job Reference scsrail/TP/44806/3888 Contract Type Permanent Closing Date 28 January, 2026 Job Category Projectwide Services Business Unit Engineering Location NW10 8BB, United Kingdom Posted on 21 January, 2026 Spread the word