Temporary Works Lead (Associate)
Arthian is recruiting for a talented Engineer to join our Civil & Structural Engineering (CSE) group as the leader of our Temporary Works team. The successful candidate will become part of the CSE management team and play a key role in supporting our continued growth across the UK.
Overview
This role requires an Associate with strong technical expertise, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven track record in delivering temporary works projects. You will thrive on having technical autonomy across a diverse portfolio within a growing Civil & Structural Engineering team.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the technical delivery of Temporary Works projects, including systems such as propping, falsework, formwork, access platforms, excavations, and temporary structures
- Provide clients with best‑value construction support and engineering problem‑solving across a wide range of sectors
- Act as a client‑facing representative, leading bids and tenders and identifying new opportunities—particularly within construction, energy, defence, and manufacturing
- Manage Temporary Works projects, ensuring financial, HSE, and technical compliance
- Support and develop team members, inspiring high performance and professional growth
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated project solutions
- Lead Arthian’s Temporary Works forum engagement and contribute to ICE training agreement activities
Qualifications
- A degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
- Chartered membership of ICE or IStructE, or evidence of equivalent experience and capability
Additional information
- The role may require travel (including occasional overnight stays) across the UK and overseas, depending on project requirements
- A full clean driving licence is essential
- Legal right to live and work in the UK is required
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working pattern
- Attractive benefits package