Senior Temporary Works Designer - HS2 Main Works

General information

City/town:
London
Job field:
Construction
Type of contract:
Permanent
ID:
6310

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects – 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.

We are currently looking for a Senior Temporary Works Designer who will:

As the Senior Temporary Works Designer, you will:

  • 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 preparation and review of Design Risk Assessments including the development of appropriate design mitigation and communication with others in the construction process
  • With the TW Design Manager ensure the that upcoming TW are identified on the TW register and these are translated to the TW design briefs register for planning and production of TW designs both in-house and externally
  • 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
  • Ensuring SHE hazards and risks have been avoided or reduced in the design and/or check of temporary works and that the Delivery Team are aware of the residual risks to be managed
  • Ensure compliance with current CDM regulations, Temporary Works Best Practice and all applicable technical standards

We are looking for:

  • Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc)
  • Previous experience in Temporary Works design or Civil/Structural design 
  • Understanding and application of BS5975:2024 
  • Understanding and application of current Eurocodes
  • Membership of relevant professional body (CEng MICE or CEng IStructE)
  • Previous experience in delivering TW for Network Rail and London Underground

What we offer:

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family  

Financial wellbeing and employee assistance  

Professional development  

Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)  

Inclusion and Diversity 

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working 

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. 

Reasonable adjustments 

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications. 

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