Design Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a growing and successful Construction Business. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic team delivering complex access, temporary works, and protection solutions across a wide range of construction, infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Working closely with project teams, engineers, and clients, you will be responsible for producing safe, practical, and cost-effective scaffolding designs that support successful project delivery from concept through to installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce scaffold designs, calculations, and detailed drawings in accordance with current industry standards and regulations.
• Design a variety of scaffold solutions including independent scaffolds, birdcages, temporary roofs, loading bays, shoring, support scaffolds, and specialist access systems.
• Develop design briefs and liaise with clients, site teams, and engineers to understand project requirements.
• Prepare design risk assessments and ensure compliance with TG20, SG4, BS EN 12811, and relevant temporary works procedures.
• Review and check designs for structural integrity, safety, and buildability.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operational and commercial teams.
• Attend site visits to assess requirements and resolve design-related challenges.
• Produce design calculations and reports where required.
• Work alongside scaffold contractors and site management teams to ensure designs are installed in accordance with approved specifications.
• Assist with value engineering opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce project costs.

• Previous experience as a Scaffolding Designer within the construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of scaffolding design principles, temporary works, and relevant industry standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and scaffolding design software such as CADS, Scaffold Designer, or similar.
• Ability to prepare calculations and interpret structural engineering information.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, engineers, and site teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• CISRS Scaffolding Design qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline would be advantageous.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.