Temporary Works Engineer

Temporary Works Engineer

Currently I am seeking a specialist Temporary Works Engineer for a major project based in East London. The scheme is a data centre which consists of 8 storey of steel frame. It requires someone for an immediate start.

Our client is a market-leading Tier 1 contractor with a growing portfolio of complex Data Centre projects across the UK. They are renowned for delivering technically challenging schemes and offer excellent long-term opportunities for ambitious construction professionals.

About the role:

As a Temporary Works Engineer,

you will play a key role in managing and coordinating temporary works across a major data centre development.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Manager, Structural Engineer, and specialist subcontractors, you will ensure all temporary works are designed, reviewed, approved, installed, inspected, and removed safely and in accordance with project

requirements.

The ideal candidate will have previous Data Centre experience. However, candidates with experience on major projects valued at £90m+ will also be considered, particularly those who have worked within a Tier 1 main contractor environment.

Responsibilities for Temporary Works Engineer

Managing the temporary works process across multiple areas of the project

Coordinating temporary works designs, checks, approvals, and implementation

Working closely with structural engineers and design teams to review temporary works solutions

Carrying out QA inspections to ensure temporary works are installed in accordance with approved designs

Identifying and mitigating temporary works risks throughout construction

Supporting site teams with technical advice and temporary works

requirements

Liaising with subcontractors to ensure all temporary works are correctly managed and maintained

Requirements for Temporary Works Engineer

Previous experience working as a Temporary Works Engineer on major construction projects with steel frame

Data Centre experience is highly desirable, alternatively, experience on projects valued at £90m+ is essential

Experience working for a Tier 1 Main Contractor or major principal contractor

Strong understanding of temporary works procedures.

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Ability to work closely with construction, engineering, and design teams

Temporary Works training or relevant engineering qualifications preferred

What We Offer for Temporary Works Engineer

Long-term contract opportunity

Competitive day rate

Major Data Centre project in East London

Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor

Exposure to a technically complex and high-profile development

Strong pipeline of future Data Centre projects

If you're interested in this exciting post, please apply now. Alternatively, if you'd like to find out more then contact Danny Ireland at Fawkes and Reece on (phone number removed)