Temporary Works Engineer - London, London, EC4Y 0AB

Temporary Works Engineer - London, London, EC4Y 0AB

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

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Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Temporary Works Engineer

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Temporary Works Engineer, the temporary works designer will work in the design team, carrying out detailed design and checking of temporary works and minor permanent works for civil engineering. They will provide technical support to assist with Barhale’s operational activities for our projects across the UK. The role is based in Blackfriars, but as we provide national coverage, there will be occasional travel throughout the UK to Barhale projects and sites.

The temporary works design includes support of excavations, falsework and formwork, access scaffolds, working platforms, shaft/tunnel installation, plant equipment, and lifting operations. Reinforced concrete shaft bases, roof slabs, steelwork fabrications, and pipework thrust restraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed technical designs, including calculations, drawings, risk assessments, and design certificates, ensuring accuracy and compliance for Barhale projects
• Develop preliminary designs for tendering and pricing, coordinating independent checks and securing third‑party technical approvals (e.g., CAT 3 checks, Form A, Form B, and AFC for rail projects)
• Ensure all design outputs comply with CDM 2015 regulations and meet required health, safety, and quality standards
• Provide technical guidance to site teams on temporary works, construction methodologies, and design intent
• Identify, propose, and develop value‑engineered solutions throughout both design and construction phases to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Support the development and continuous improvement of design processes, procedures, and technical standards across the business
• Prepare or obtain design‑related pricing information to support estimating and work‑winning activities

About you

Essential

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Current relevant CSCS card
• Incorporated or chartered with a relevant professional institution (or working towards achieving such a qualification)
• Thorough knowledge of engineering management, construction processes and technical design
• Demonstrable experience in a combination of site work and design office roles
• Experience in the Water, Rail, and Power sectors - Experience in the detailed design of permanent and temporary works, including the use of CAD - Working knowledge of relevant industry specifications (CESWI, Network Rail, Highways, Building Regulations)
• Experience in obtaining third-party technical approval of proposals
• Clear analytical thinking with the ability to identify and manage risks
• Professional judgement to balance commercial and compliance risks to achieve positive outcomes
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Able to work independently and manage own time and tasks
• Good team worker with the ability to exercise own judgement

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [email protected]