Works Design Engineer

Balfour Beatty PLC

Works Design Engineer

Salary Not Specified

Balfour Beatty PLC, Birmingham

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 14 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f3f186e0896342aeada00bd0c6e06dfc

Full Job Description

Balfour Beatty have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our Rail team based in Derby or Birmingham, forming part of a multidisciplinary Design & Engineering organisation that encompasses Civil, P-Way & OLE Design.

The role offers scope for an enthusiastic temporary works engineer to develop both technically and professionally in the rail environment with a Tier 1 contractor.

We are open to both full time and part time candidates and offer a flexible working policy

What you'll be doing

  • Undertake and deliver the design of structural and geotechnical temporary works projects in the rail environment from inception to design completion, including:

  • + Working platforms
    + Shoring solutions
    + Slope stability
    + Temporary structural stability (e.g. bridges & buildings)
    + Temporary Road Rail Access Points (RRAPs)
    + Development of construction sequencing
  • Manage the delivery of temporary works solutions through coordination with both internal and external stakeholders

  • Developing solutions with due consideration for health andsafety, constructability, quality requirements, sustainability and diversity with the end user in mind

  • Engaging in the development of team capability through mentoring and supporting others

  • Prepare technical assurance documentation for temporary works deliverables (e.g. Network Rail Form C)

    Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

  • Previous experience in Temporary Works Design

    Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.


  • From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

    As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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
    - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more