About the role
The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK – creating six times more green space than road.
The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.
We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Chief Design Engineer and Design Managers in defining and delivering the Temporary Works design strategy for the Lower Thames Crossing project;
- Leading the planning, coordination and management of Temporary Works design workload across multiple workstreams and interfaces;
- Providing expert technical leadership in Temporary Works design, including complex and high‑risk structures both above and below ground;
- Ensuring all Temporary Works designs comply with relevant standards including BS5975, Eurocodes, and project‑specific requirements;
- Acting as a senior checker/reviewer, verifying the work of others and ensuring design robustness, safety and buildability;
- Ensuring design risks are identified, assessed and mitigated, and that residual risks are clearly communicated in accordance with CDM Regulations;
- Leading design assurance activities including audits, reviews and governance meetings across project teams;
- Supporting work‑winning activities, including tenders and client engagement, by developing innovative and cost‑effective Temporary Works solutions;
- Providing technical support to construction teams, including attending Temporary Works coordination meetings and supporting Temporary Works Coordinators (TWCs);
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with designers, consultants, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders;
- Driving the implementation of BIM and digital engineering within Temporary Works design;
- Supporting the Technical Director in promoting continuous improvement, lessons learned and best practice sharing across the business;
- Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of industry developments, standards and emerging technologies in Temporary Works and construction engineering;
- Undertaking technical audits both in office and on site, ensuring actions are closed out effectively;
- Fulfilling Designer duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Who we’re looking for
- Chartered Engineer (e.g. MICE, MIStructE) with a valid CSCS card;
- Extensive experience in Temporary Works design within major infrastructure projects (preferably highways or large‑scale civil engineering such as Lower Thames Crossing);
- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of Temporary Works including earthworks support, falsework, formwork, working platforms and heavy lifting operations;
- Proven ability to lead design teams and manage complex, multidisciplinary design interfaces;
- Strong understanding of geotechnical and structural behaviour in Temporary Works applications;
- Proficient in relevant design software and BIM processes;
- Demonstrates leadership, authority and professional credibility to influence senior stakeholders and drive high standards;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships under pressure;
- Strategic thinker with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and innovative solutions;
- Experience in technical governance, audits and design assurance processes;
- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and add social value to the communities within which we work.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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