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Posted 15 August, 2026

Temporary Works Engineer

First Military Recruitment
Workington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

MB936: Temporary Works EngineerLocation: WorkingtonSalary: £50,000 + £4,255 Car AllowanceWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekAdditional 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 EAPOverview: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:

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

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  • Understanding and working knowledge of construction methods, materials and design processes
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  • 12 months experience completing designs within a consultancy or temporary works design department
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  • Member of an appropriate professional institution e.g. MICE.
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  • Ability to deputise for the Principal Engineer if required.
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  • Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
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MB936: Temporary Works EngineerLocation: WorkingtonSalary: £50,000 + £4,255 Car AllowanceWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekAdditional 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