Temporary Works Engineer
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £500 to £600 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Can pay outside IR35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester - Work from Home, Greater Manchester, M22 5TG |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ODTWE(M)_1764586145 |
Summary
️ Freelance Civil & Structural Temporary Works Engineer Opportunity
Are you an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer specializing in Temporary Works? We're seeking a skilled and reliable Freelance Engineer to support our projects on a flexible, remote-basis.
About the Role
We are looking for a specialist who can provide comprehensive engineering services for various temporary works schemes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with all relevant standards. This is a contract-based, remote position, allowing for flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
As a Temporary Works Engineer, you will be responsible for:
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Structural Analysis: Performing detailed structural analysis for temporary structures (e.g., falsework, scaffolding, hoardings, bespoke propping systems, ground support, and crane pads) to verify their stability, capacity, and integrity under various loading conditions.
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Calculations: Preparing accurate, robust, and auditable calculations that demonstrate the design's compliance with Eurocodes and other applicable design standards.
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Reports: Compiling professional and concise reports summarizing the design process, analysis results, conclusions, and any necessary assumptions or limitations.
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Specifications: Drafting clear and detailed specifications and design drawings (working with our drafting team) for the safe construction, erection, maintenance, and dismantling of the temporary works.
Essential Requirements
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Proven experience as a Civil or Structural Engineer with a focus on Temporary Works design.
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Strong technical proficiency in structural analysis software and hand calculations.
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In-depth knowledge of relevant UK/European design standards (e.g., Eurocodes) and Temporary Works procedures (e.g., BS 5975).
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Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate complex technical information effectively.
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Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status is highly desirable.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.