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L D

Senior design engineer in construction

$300/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About L

Temporary Works Design & Structural Engineering

I provide professional Temporary Works design and structural engineering support for contractors, subcontractors, site teams, and consultants.
My services include design calculations, independent design checks, sketches, markups, design certificates, and practical site-focused engineering solutions in line with BS 5975, relevant Eurocodes, British Standards, and recognised industry guidance.

I can support with:
Formwork and falsework design checks
Scaffold and access platform checks
Temporary propping and stability checks
Excavation stability and underpinning reviews
Crane, MEWP, and working platform assessments
Hoist support and temporary installation reviews
Lifting, anchorage, and temporary steelwork checks
Design certificate notes and site holding points
CAT 2 / CAT 3 style independent reviews
The aim is to provide clear, buildable, and practical engineering outputs that site teams can understand and use safely.

Typical deliverables include:
Calculation report
Marked-up sketch or drawing comments
Design certificate notes
Risk and limitation notes
Required site checks and holding points
Recommendations for safe installation and use

I focus on Temporary Works only, helping contractors reduce site risk, clarify design requirements, and meet project compliance expectations.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Laing O'Rouke
    Senior design engineer
    CIVIL ENGINEERING
    January 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Data center construction temporary works design, independent checks, and site assessment support for the full project lifecycle.

    I provide temporary works engineering support for data center projects, including design review, constructability assessment, risk identification, and technical checking of temporary works required during construction. My services cover excavation support, working platforms, crane and MEWP access, formwork and falsework, scaffold and access systems, temporary propping, lifting arrangements, edge protection, temporary stability, hoist support, slab loading checks, and construction sequencing.

    The assessment focuses on safety, buildability, load paths, temporary stability, ground conditions, site constraints, interfaces with permanent works, and compliance with relevant engineering standards. I can review drawings, calculations, method statements, site layouts, construction sequences, and temporary works proposals to identify key risks before work starts on site.

    Deliverables can include temporary works calculations, independent design checks, marked-up drawings, technical review comments, design certificate notes, risk registers, site assessment summaries, and clear recommendations for approval, revision, or further investigation.

    Typical review items include bearing pressure, crane outrigger loads, slab punching and bending checks, excavation stability, surcharge effects, access constraints, scaffold tie requirements, formwork pressure, propping loads, lifting points, temporary load cases, and interface risks between temporary and permanent works.

    The objective is to give the client and site team a clear go/no-go assessment, highlighting critical risks, missing information, required controls, and practical engineering actions before construction proceeds.

    Standards and references can include BS 5975, Eurocodes, CIRIA guidance, TG20, BS EN standards,
    Autocad Autodesk robot BS british standart Tg20:13 Tekka tedds
  • Vinci Construction Terrassement UK,
    Structural Designer | Line Manager
    January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
    Birmingham, UK
    Devise and implement civil engineering design solutions for HS2 project in collaboration with stakeholders. Evaluate and craft structural systems to ensure conformity with HS2 environmental pledges. Perform regular site visits to monitor construction progress, identify design or quality challenges, and uphold project standards. Maintain documentation of design processes, alterations, and project milestones. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and environmental commitments in design activities. Engage in project discussions and presentations, conveying design concepts and updates. Actively contributed to enhancing design processes and construction methods
    • ● Mentored team of junior engineers, enhancing team skill level and project efficiency.
    • ● Resolved technical issues promptly to uphold project schedules and quality criteria.
    • ● Partnered with diverse teams, including project managers and environmental specialists, to fulfill project goals.
  • Vulcain Ingenierie,
    Project Manager and Civil Engineer
    January 2019 - January 2022 (3 years)
    Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
    Oversaw Pilot EPR Project HPC UK while ensuring technical solutions met installation requirements for process, safety, and constructability. Conducted site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress and resolve design and quality issues. Reviewed and approved engineering drawings, technical documents, and construction plans to ensure accuracy and compliance. Supervised procurement of materials and equipment, negotiating contracts to optimize project costs and timelines.
    • ● Successfully managed and delivered Pilot EPR Project HPC UK, adhering to stringent safety and quality standards.
    • ● Implemented design modifications and revisions, maintaining meticulous documentation and effective communication with project stakeholders.

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Education

  • Master of Science
    University of Birmingham
    Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering
    University of Wolverhampton
    Bachelor of Engineering

Categories

  • Other