Temporary Works Recruitment

JustEng Recruitment places temporary works engineers, coordinators and formwork and falsework designers with UK contractors and specialist design consultancies — one of the most persistently undersupplied corners of civil engineering.

In short: JustEng is a specialist temporary works recruitment agency. We place temporary works engineers from graduate to director level with UK contractors, specialist designers and consultancies, on permanent, contract and retained searches, and recruit Western-trained temporary works engineers for employers overseas in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Last reviewed: November 2026.

Live Temporary Works Roles

Current temporary works vacancies across the UK:

Roles We Place

• Temporary Works Engineer and Senior Temporary Works Engineer
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• Temporary Works Supervisor
• Formwork and Falsework Designers
• Temporary Works Design Managers

The Market in 2026

Temporary works sits at the sharp end of buildability: excavation support, formwork, falsework, propping and crane bases. BS 5975 competence requirements and main contractor governance mean qualified coordinators and designers are consistently scarce — and rarely advertised well on generic job boards.

How We Recruit Temporary Works Engineers

1. Brief: we agree the role, projects, team, software, professional standing and package with you.
2. Search: we approach temporary works engineers from our own network, including passive candidates who are not applying for jobs.
3. Screening: we review each candidate’s portfolio, responsibility, software skills and chartership with the ICE or IStructE and temporary works coordinator training.
4. Shortlist: we typically present a shortlist within 5 to 10 working days, with honest advice on salary and availability.
5. Offer and start: we manage offers, counter-offers and notice periods through to the start date.

Temporary Works Engineers Salaries

Temporary works pay tracks structural and civil engineering pay, with a premium for experienced temporary works coordinators and designers. See our structural engineer and civil engineer salary guides, or contact us for current temporary works benchmarks.

Temporary Works Engineer Recruitment Across the UK

We recruit temporary works engineers nationwide, with much of our work in London and strong coverage of Manchester and Birmingham, as well as employers across the rest of the UK.

Hiring Temporary Works Engineers for Overseas Projects

We also recruit Western-trained temporary works engineers for employers outside the UK, particularly in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, where UK experience of international standards and contracts is valued. See our global engineering recruitment service for how relocation and mobilisation work.

Permanent, Contract and Retained Search

Most temporary works hires are permanent and run on a contingency basis, so you only pay a fee if you hire. For associate, director and hard-to-fill senior roles we also run retained searches through our executive search practice. Our guides to retained vs contingent recruitment and executive search fees explain the difference.

Temporary Works Recruitment FAQs

What does a temporary works engineer do?

They design and check the structures that make permanent works buildable — excavation support, formwork, falsework, propping, haul roads and crane platforms — typically under the BS 5975 management framework.

What qualifications do temporary works roles need?

A civil or structural engineering degree, design experience with temporary works software and standards, and for coordinator roles the CITB TWCTC certificate plus site experience. Chartership strengthens design career paths.

How much do temporary works engineers earn?

Design engineers typically earn 40,000 to 60,000 pounds with senior engineers and design managers beyond that; experienced freelance TWCs command strong day rates — contact us for current benchmarks.

How long does it take to hire a temporary works engineer?

With a clear brief, JustEng typically presents a shortlist of qualified temporary works engineers within 5 to 10 working days. The overall time to hire depends mostly on interview availability and the candidate’s notice period, which is commonly one to three months at senior level.

Do you recruit temporary works engineers for projects outside the UK?

Yes. We recruit Western-trained temporary works engineers for employers abroad, particularly in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, and support candidates through registration, visa steps and relocation.

What does a temporary works recruitment agency charge?

Contingency fees are usually a percentage of the first-year salary and are only payable if you hire. Retained searches, used for senior and hard-to-fill roles, are paid in stages. Our guide to executive search fees explains typical structures.