Temporary Works Design Engineer

About the Role

As one of Ireland’s most progressive and people-focused building consultancies, we are strengthening our expert team with a Temporary Works Engineer.

This role is primarily design-focused and would suit a Civil or Structural Engineering graduate with some post-university experience who is interested in developing specialist expertise in Temporary Works design.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake the design and assessment of temporary works solutions across a range of construction projects.

Prepare engineering calculations, design documentation, drawings and technical reports.

Design temporary works including propping, shoring, formwork, falsework, temporary supports, working platforms and other construction-stage solutions.

Review site information, permanent works designs and construction methodologies to develop appropriate temporary works solutions.

Work closely with senior engineers, contractors and project teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable.

Assist with design checks and technical reviews.

Attend site inspections and surveys where required.

Respond to technical queries during construction.

Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes and health and safety requirements.

Maintain accurate project and design records.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.

An interest in developing a career specialising in Temporary Works.

Experience producing engineering calculations and technical documentation.

Exposure to structural design software would be advantageous.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Desirable Requirements

Relevant post-graduate engineering experience.

Exposure to temporary works such as propping, formwork, falsework, excavations, working platforms or temporary stability.

Experience working with contractors or consulting engineers.

Knowledge of relevant Eurocodes and temporary works design standards.

AutoCAD experience would be beneficial.

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit

Work from abroad

Flexible working hours

Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform

Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding

Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave

Company and birthday annual leave days

Death in Service benefit

Tax saver - travel and bike to work

Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees

Talent Development Programmes

Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy

About ORS

ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026

Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026

Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026

Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026

Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026

Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025

Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025

Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025

Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025

Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025

Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025

Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024

Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024

Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017

Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.