Temporary Works Design Engineer

About us

Allelys is a family-owned heavy lift, heavy haulage, specialist transport and installation project provider. We are trusted to plan and deliver some of the UK’s most complex projects for customers across a wide range of sectors. That trust hasn’t been built overnight, it’s been earned, and every day each employee has the opportunity to contribute to that reputation.

Whether we’re on site, in the yard or in the office, the way we work, the decisions we make and the way we treat people all shape how customers and colleagues experience Allelys.

Our company commitment is Excellence Delivered and this means applying precision and care to every task, delivering consistently on our responsibilities and taking accountability for our actions.

We continue to invest in our people, processes and equipment so that we can keep developing our capabilities and build a sustainable business for the future.

The Role

Responsible for checking and developing temporary works designs, calculations and drawings for Allelys’ bespoke heavy transport and lifting equipment – girder frames, SPMTs, modular trailers, hydraulic gantries, jacking and skidding systems. Verifying that all structural and temporary works designs rigorously adhere to BS5975 and relevant structural codes prior to project execution.

Responsibilities

• Check temporary works designs for bespoke equipment, including calculations, drawings and design certificates, prior to issue.
• Conduct structural analysis of existing equipment to confirm it continues to meet current safety and design standards.
• Design modifications to existing equipment, and design new equipment where a capability gap is identified.
• Produce drawings of designs and modifications to a standard suitable for manufacture.
• Provide or obtain pricing for design and fabrication work to support estimating.
• Maintain the design certificate register and temporary works file in line with BS 5975 categorisation and audit requirements.
• Act as a technical point of reference for Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers on temporary works matters, coaching and mentoring where required.
• Lead updates on temporary works status across current projects, risk management, and design pipelines during bi-weekly engineering meetings.

Personal attributes

• Able to clearly communicate and share ideas effectively atr all levels: site operatives, colleagues, managers, directors and clients.
• Contributes effectively to a team working environment.
• Able to work independently and manage own time and tasks.
• Professional, approachable, flexible and reliable.
• Meticulous attention to detail – comfortable being the last line of defence before a design goes out the door.
• Confident enough to challenge or hold back a design that doesn’t stack up, even under project pressure or tight deadlines.
• Calm and methodical when working through complex calculations against competing priorities.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to remain composed and effective when priorities shift or unexpected challenges arise.

Skills and qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience, ideally a mix of site and design office work, with direct exposure to temporary works design.
• Incorporated or Chartered with a relevant institution (or actively working towards this).
• Proficient in structural analysis and CAD software – e.g. Tekla Tedds, StaadPro, SkyCiv and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of BS 5975 and relevant steelwork and timber design codes.
• Able to coach and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence.