Job Description

Temporary Works Structural Engineer

Full Time, Hybrid 

Greater London and Surrounding (Travel required)

We are excited to introduce this brand-new role within
the business as we continue to grow, this will be a full time, permanent
position and will require travel to national sites.

Founded over 20
years, Lawtech have become a leading principal contractor specialising in
cladding remediation. We deliver high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound
cladding repatriations & regeneration contracts throughout Great Britain.

Overall Purpose of
Role:

To provide
specialist structural engineering expertise in wind loading calculations and
temporary works design, assessment, and approval, ensuring safe and compliant
temporary structures throughout cladding remediation and construction projects.

The role encompasses
calculations of the wind loading on structures, and the review of scaffold
loads, hoarding designs, and temporary access systems, with particular focus on
their interaction with existing buildings and compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.

Foster a culture of
continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development within the
design team, supporting business objectives and client requirements while
maintaining the Golden Thread of Information throughout all project phases.

Overall responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design
  verification and approval processes across multiple projects, ensuring
  compliance with BS 5975 2019, PAS 8812 2016, and relevant British
  Standards
• Champion the Golden Thread of
  Information, ensuring comprehensive digital documentation and traceability
  throughout all assigned projects in accordance with Building Safety Act
  requirements.
• Maintain professional
  development and stay current with industry standards and regulations,
  including emerging guidance on temporary works and Building Safety
  Regulator Requirements.
• Contribute to continuous
  improvement and performance management within the Design & Quality
  function, including mentoring junior engineers, knowledge sharing, and
  monitoring industry best practices.
• Appraise, develop, and
  support direct reports to ensure competency, continuous professional
  development, and clear understanding of both company and regulatory
  objectives.
• Represent temporary works
  expertise in project, client, and cross-departmental meetings, ensuring
  clear communication, prompt issue resolution, and alignment with Lawtech's
  business and safety objectives.
• Support the department by
  undertaking ad hoc duties as required and actively contribute towards
  enhancing performance management within the role of department.

Operational responsibilities

Temporary Works Assessment & Design

• Scaffold
  Load Assessment
  Review and assess temporary lateral scaffold loads and their structural
  effects on existing buildings, including comprehensive analysis of
  superstructure and substructure impacts using current calculation methods
• Structural
  Impact Evaluation
  Assess the effect of scaffolding and temporary works on individual
  buildings, external grounds, low-level ancillary buildings, and podium
  roofs of below-ground car parks, considering both static and dynamic
  loading scenarios
• Load
  Distribution Design
  Calculate and specify required spreaders, base plates, and load transfer
  mechanisms to support scaffold standards and construction hoists, ensuring
  safe load distribution to existing structures and foundations.
• Hoarding and
  Welfare Design Review Review and approve company hoarding designs and site
  accommodation structural arrangements in accordance with BS 5975 2019, PAS
  8812 2016, and relevant wind loading standards BS EN 1991-1-4.
• Wind Load
  Calculation
• Calculate wind loading
  applied to buildings in accordance with the latest Eurocodes (BS EN
  1991-1-4), including detailed building zone definition.
• Produce a complete, clearly
  structured set of wind load calculations for third-party review, Building
  Control approval, and Building Safety Regulator submissions.
• Analyse and document the
  number of elevations considered for all wind load assessments, ensuring
  all facades and relevant external features are included per project
  needs.
• Incorporate analysis for
  inset/building recesses, architectural projections, and other features
  impacting wind load behaviour on both permanent and temporary structures.
• Undertake wind tunnel or
  desk-based analyses (as appropriate) to account for funnelling effect,
  local wind acceleration, and complex boundary phenomena.
• TG20 21
  Compliance
  Generate and verify TG20 21 compliance sheets using industry- standard
  software, ensuring scaffold configurations meet "generally recognised
  standard" requirements under Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• CDM 2015 Compliance: Assess
  and document designer's risk in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015,
  preparing comprehensive risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and
  residual risk communications to duty holders.
• Technical Documentation:
  Prepare detailed calculations, drawings, and specifications for temporary
  works installations, maintaining comprehensive records for audit and
  inspection purposes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure
  all temporary works designs meet current British Standards, Building
  Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements, and HSE guidance.
• Site Support: Provide
  technical support during installation, inspection, and removal of
  temporary works, including attendance at critical construction phases and
  problem resolution.

Project Coordination and Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate knowledge sharing,
  promote standardisation, and maintain flexibility for project- specific
  requirements across the design function.
• Liaise with clients,
  consultants, manufacturers, architects, and key stakeholders to deliver
  efficient, compliant design outcomes.
• Coordinate with other
  departments (commercial, health & safety, contracts, procurement) to
  enhance business processes and project quality.
• Address project or
  design-related issues through site visits, project inspections, and
  evidence-based recommendations for resolution.
• Organise, chair, and
  participate in design coordination meetings relevant to temporary works
  and overall project delivery.
• Maintain current knowledge of
  British and European standards, Building Regulations, and safety
  requirements, ensuring continuous professional development for self and
  team members.

Collaborate with:

• All departments within the
  company
• Building Control / BSR &
  Planning
• Clients and Consultants
• All Stakeholders involved in
  projects

Skills & Essential Qualifications:

• BEng/MEng in Civil or
  Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer CEng with
  ICE or IStructE
• MSc in Temporary Works and
  Construction Method Engineering
• CITB Temporary Works
  Coordinator certification
• Additional professional
  development courses in temporary works
• Current CSCS (Black card
  Professional level) 
• Comprehensive knowledge of BS
  5975 2019 Temporary Works Code of Practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of
  PAS 8812:2016 Temporary Works Application of European Standards in design.
  Guide
• Thorough understanding of CDM
  Regulations 2015 designer duties and risk assessment procedures
• Proficiency in
  structural analysis software ( STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, Robot).
• Detailed experience in wind
  loading calculations for complex building geometries, including facade
  zone differentiation, funnelling effects, and analysis for Building
  Control submission.