Senior Engineer - Temporary Works / Steel Frame & Envelope

Senior Engineer - Temporary Works / Steel Frame & Envelope

Location: Suffolk
Rate: Up to 380 per day (CIS)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Sector: Renewable Energy / Civil Engineering
Employer: Tier 1 Contractor

We are currently recruiting for Senior Engineers to join a Tier 1 contractor delivering a major UK renewable energy infrastructure scheme.

We have two key opportunities available on a large-scale onshore development supporting a nationally significant offshore wind project:

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• Steel Frame & Building Envelope

Both roles offer the chance to work on a high-profile, technically complex project with long-term prospects.

Role 1: Senior Engineer - Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

You will take ownership of all temporary works on site, ensuring designs, coordination, and implementation are managed safely and in line with procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as Temporary Works Coordinator in line with BS5975
• Managing the full temporary works lifecycle (design brief to completion)
• Reviewing and coordinating temporary works designs
• Ensuring works are delivered safely and built to specification
• Maintaining registers, permits, and documentation
• Liaising with designers, subcontractors, and site teams

Requirements:

• TWC certification (essential)
• Strong experience on major civils / infrastructure projects
• In-depth knowledge of temporary works procedures
• Tier 1 contractor experience preferred

Role 2: Senior Engineer - Steel Frame & Envelope

You will lead the delivery of structural steelwork and building envelope packages, ensuring works are coordinated, compliant, and built to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing steel frame erection and envelope/cladding installation
• Coordinating subcontractors and specialist packages
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and built to specification
• Reviewing drawings, managing QA, and closing out technical queries
• Monitoring progress and reporting to senior management

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering steel frame and envelope packages
• Strong technical knowledge of structural steel and cladding systems
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects
• Strong QA and coordination background

General Requirements (Both Roles)

• CSCS card (essential)
• SMSTS (preferred)
• Experience working with Tier 1 or principal contractors
• Strong focus on health & safety, quality, and "right first time" delivery

What's on Offer

• Up to 380 per day (CIS)
• Long-term work on a flagship renewable energy project
• Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor
• Exposure to complex, high-value construction packages