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Balfour Beatty Plc

Senior Temporary Works Designer

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Balfour Beatty Plc
International infrastructure group delivering construction, support services & infrastructure investments.
Senior Temporary Works Designer responsible for designing and coordinating civil and temporary works designs for Power T&D construction projects, with a focus on safe and suitable scope of works delivery.
22d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
26,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Support services
Infrastructure investments
Project management
Engineering
Asset operation and maintenance
Infrastructure financing
Rail construction
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Off-site solutions
Pipe fabrication and installation
Infrastructure Investments
Construction Services
Support Services
Civil engineering
Building
Role
What you would be doing
temporary works design
regulatory compliance
design delivery
excavation support
formwork design
safety design
  • To undertake the design and co-ordination of civil and temporary works designs required on projects, from the initial feasibility assessment to detail design, installation, and final removal, including where appropriate preparation of in-house temporary works design.
  • Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team.
  • Ensure the timely delivery and quality of designs including preparation of reports, calculations and drawings to a high technical level which are compliant with the required Client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA).
  • Undertake other such duties as may be required by the Team lead or Design Delivery Manager.
  • Excavation support for tower foundations or cable trenches
  • To perform/assist with the production of in-house temporary works design
  • Working closely with Project Teams to determine and maintain common objectives and to ensure work undertaken is appropriate and in accordance with project priorities.
  • Formwork and setting templates for reinforced concrete foundations
  • Undertake check function for design calculations performed by other engineering colleagues.
  • Assist in training of new designers and/or trainees.
  • Liaise with appropriate personnel to achieve optimum installation procedures. Undertake site visits as necessary.
  • Assist in the management of the tender process, understand and interpret scope of works, provide advice and opinion
  • Embed “Safety by Design” principles in all activities, including managing safety through appropriate life cycle designs that minimise risks to personnel and property, by ensuring that Health & Safety Regulations and Balfour Beatty procedures and requirements are followed in the design of temporary works and where necessary permanent works.
  • Checks on Protective scaffolds for roads, railways and third-party property
What you bring
degree education
revit
autocad
bs5975
reinforced concrete
  • Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
  • Proven experience of the design of civil engineering works
  • Strong, proven experience of the management of design of civil or temporary works
  • Strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry
  • Backstays and temporary steelwork for tower support
  • Experience of the supervision of sub-consultants or subcontractors
  • Experience in the design and checking of temporary works for civil engineering projects
  • Professional membership with either the ICE or IStructE & working towards Chartered Engineer status.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of BS5975.
  • Reinforced Concrete design and detailing
  • Understand and be able to capture Client requirements, including those not explicitly stated within the contract. Able to contribute to the generation of robust pricing and design delivery solutions.
  • Catenary Support System (in-house system used in place of scaffold)
  • IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD)
Benefits
  • Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
  • 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
  • Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
  • Temporary overhead line diversions
  • Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
  • cdm regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team
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
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