Principal Temporary Works Engineer

About the role

Finlay Jude Associates Limited is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector. The Principal Temporary Works Engineer will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of temporary works solutions across major capital projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all temporary works activities from tender stage through to project completion.
• Evaluate and propose temporary works solutions, assessing constructability, methodology, cost and programme impacts.
• Conduct Category 1 and Category 2 design checks and coordinate Category 3 checks where required.
• Support the development of Category 0 Standard Temporary Works Solutions for the Water Division.
• Ensure compliance with BS5975, CDM Regulations and relevant health & safety legislation.
• Provide technical leadership to project, design and construction teams.
• Oversee design verification, structural assessments, inspections and certification processes.
• Contribute to project delivery plans, buildability assessments and construction methodologies.
• Assist estimating and tender activities by identifying temporary works requirements, risks and costs.

Required profile

• Proven experience in temporary works engineering on large‑scale water or wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of BS5975 and CDM Regulations.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical proposals effectively.

Required skills

• BS5975 compliance
• CDM Regulations knowledge
• Category 1 temporary works design checks
• Category 2 temporary works design checks
• Structural assessment and verification

What we offer

• Contributory pension scheme
• Company car and fuel card
• Salary sacrifice EV/Hybrid car scheme
• Private healthcare (family cover) and health care cash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Online GP service 24/7
• Employee assistance programme and retail discounts portal
• Life assurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme and salary finance options