Temporary Works Engineer at Balfour Beatty Plc in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

formwork design

temporary works

design review

schedule management

risk assessment

change control

Formwork & setting templates for reinforced concrete foundations
Ensure Balfour Beatty’s temporary works are controlled in line with their BS5975 procedures.
Support all design & construction activities across all the workstreams of Power T&D.
Optioneering and solution development for a variety of TW solutions.
Undertake simple (Cat 0/1) temporary works designs.
Audit and competency assess BB projects & suppliers.
Leadership of the onsite control of all Temporary Works activities.
Excavation support for tower foundations or cable trenches
Ensure business processes and systems for Temporary Works are implemented.
Ensuring each project in the region has a TWC appointed; TW items are identified and planned.
Assist with the development of tenders, identifying TW requirements, detailing outline solutions and associated costs.
Ensuring and supporting the development of comprehensive Design Briefs in consultation with site and design teams to ensure practical, cost effective and safe solutions are sourced to enable the construction programme.
To assess & identify temporary works requirements on each project, this could include:
To identify competent designers, suppliers & operatives for installation of each type of temporary works and to co-ordinate & supervise their work.
Undertaking design reviews and checks on supplier designs, typically scaffolds and excavation shoring.
Develop and maintain proactive and positive relationships with all key stakeholders within PT&D and across the wider Balfour Beatty Group.
Creation and maintenance of schedules to track and control schemes’ temporary works.
Ensuring that hazards are identified in the design brief and residual design risks are controlled during construction and use via the site-specific risk assessments and method statements. Including inspection and maintenance regimes are implemented.
Ongoing development of TW & Operational site staff.
Manage change control during design and construction.

Requirements

beng

nebosh

bs5975

cdm

temp works

ieng

Sound health & safety knowledge relating to site and design activities.
Experience preferably with a temporary works/civils/utilities background, with a significant & wide range of temporary works construction experience, with a sound understanding of engineering principles.
BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Understand the importance of corporate governance and ensure consistent measures and standards are applied.
Working knowledge of BS5975:2019 procedural control requirements
BB Authorised Person for Excavations - TWS (Ex)
Ability to identify hazards associated with temporary works activities
Detailed knowledge of CDM Regulations Principal Contractor & Designer responsibilities
Backstays & temporary steelwork for tower support
Ability to distil complex scheme requirements into clear and concise design briefs.
Excellent communications & team working skills.
Knowledge of subject area and able to communicate clearly engineering constraints Desirable:
Access, protection and lifting scaffolding.
Professional Membership and working towards IEng status or equivalent
Catenary Support System (in-house system used in place of scaffold)
Good site management skills
IOSH / NEBOSH health & safety qualification.

Benefits

Temporary overhead line diversions

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement

Role

Description

formwork design

temporary works

design review

schedule management

risk assessment

change control

Formwork & setting templates for reinforced concrete foundations
Ensure Balfour Beatty’s temporary works are controlled in line with their BS5975 procedures.
Support all design & construction activities across all the workstreams of Power T&D.
Optioneering and solution development for a variety of TW solutions.
Undertake simple (Cat 0/1) temporary works designs.
Audit and competency assess BB projects & suppliers.
Leadership of the onsite control of all Temporary Works activities.
Excavation support for tower foundations or cable trenches
Ensure business processes and systems for Temporary Works are implemented.
Ensuring each project in the region has a TWC appointed; TW items are identified and planned.
Assist with the development of tenders, identifying TW requirements, detailing outline solutions and associated costs.
Ensuring and supporting the development of comprehensive Design Briefs in consultation with site and design teams to ensure practical, cost effective and safe solutions are sourced to enable the construction programme.
To assess & identify temporary works requirements on each project, this could include:
To identify competent designers, suppliers & operatives for installation of each type of temporary works and to co-ordinate & supervise their work.
Undertaking design reviews and checks on supplier designs, typically scaffolds and excavation shoring.
Develop and maintain proactive and positive relationships with all key stakeholders within PT&D and across the wider Balfour Beatty Group.
Creation and maintenance of schedules to track and control schemes’ temporary works.
Ensuring that hazards are identified in the design brief and residual design risks are controlled during construction and use via the site-specific risk assessments and method statements. Including inspection and maintenance regimes are implemented.
Ongoing development of TW & Operational site staff.
Manage change control during design and construction.

Requirements

beng

nebosh

bs5975

cdm

temp works

ieng

Sound health & safety knowledge relating to site and design activities.
Experience preferably with a temporary works/civils/utilities background, with a significant & wide range of temporary works construction experience, with a sound understanding of engineering principles.
BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Understand the importance of corporate governance and ensure consistent measures and standards are applied.
Working knowledge of BS5975:2019 procedural control requirements
BB Authorised Person for Excavations - TWS (Ex)
Ability to identify hazards associated with temporary works activities
Detailed knowledge of CDM Regulations Principal Contractor & Designer responsibilities
Backstays & temporary steelwork for tower support
Ability to distil complex scheme requirements into clear and concise design briefs.
Excellent communications & team working skills.
Knowledge of subject area and able to communicate clearly engineering constraints Desirable:
Access, protection and lifting scaffolding.
Professional Membership and working towards IEng status or equivalent
Catenary Support System (in-house system used in place of scaffold)
Good site management skills
IOSH / NEBOSH health & safety qualification.

Benefits

Temporary overhead line diversions

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement