Temporary Works Engineer
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £300 to £500 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | East London, E14 5AB |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Temporary Works Engineer
Currently I am seeking a specialist Temporary Works Engineer for a major project based in East London. The scheme is a data centre which consists of 8 storey of steel frame. It requires someone for an immediate start.
Our client is a market-leading Tier 1 contractor with a growing portfolio of complex Data Centre projects across the UK. They are renowned for delivering technically challenging schemes and offer excellent long-term opportunities for ambitious construction professionals.
About the role:
As a Temporary Works Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and coordinating temporary works across a major data centre development.
Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Manager, Structural Engineer, and specialist subcontractors, you will ensure all temporary works are designed, reviewed, approved, installed, inspected, and removed safely and in accordance with project requirements.
The ideal candidate will have previous Data Centre experience. However, candidates with experience on major projects valued at £90m+ will also be considered, particularly those who have worked within a Tier 1 main contractor environment.
Responsibilities for Temporary Works Engineer
- Managing the temporary works process across multiple areas of the project
- Coordinating temporary works designs, checks, approvals, and implementation
- Working closely with structural engineers and design teams to review temporary works solutions
- Carrying out QA inspections to ensure temporary works are installed in accordance with approved designs
- Identifying and mitigating temporary works risks throughout construction
- Supporting site teams with technical advice and temporary works requirements
- Liaising with subcontractors to ensure all temporary works are correctly managed and maintained
Requirements for Temporary Works Engineer
- Previous experience working as a Temporary Works Engineer on major construction projects with steel frame
- Data Centre experience is highly desirable, alternatively, experience on projects valued at £90m+ is essential
- Experience working for a Tier 1 Main Contractor or major principal contractor
- Strong understanding of temporary works procedures.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work closely with construction, engineering, and design teams
- Temporary Works training or relevant engineering qualifications preferred
What We Offer for Temporary Works Engineer
- Long-term contract opportunity
- Competitive day rate
- Major Data Centre project in East London
- Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor
- Exposure to a technically complex and high-profile development
- Strong pipeline of future Data Centre projects
If you're interested in this exciting post, please apply now. Alternatively, if you'd like to find out more then contact Danny Ireland at Fawkes and Reece on 020 7288 0166.