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Temporary Works Engineer

Workington, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Oct 2026

💰 £55,000/yr(£50,000/yr – £55,000/yr)

About the role

MB936: Temporary Works Engineer
Location: Workington
Salary: £50,000 + £4,255 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Temporary Works Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Detail design of temporary works or simple permanent works
Management of internal and external designers
Management of temporary works procedures
Independent technical review, HAZARD and Risk Review
Implement necessary procedures
Liaison with Principal Designer and Designers
Learning from Experience, Safety in Design and best practice
Manage change control procedures
Internal and external progress reporting
Participation in Temporary Works Forum and other related organisations

Skills and Qualifications:

Understanding and working knowledge of construction methods, materials and design processes
12 months experience completing designs within a consultancy or temporary works design department
Member of an appropriate professional institution e.g. MICE.
Ability to deputise for the Principal Engineer if required.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC