Job ID: 70325

Scaffold Design Engineer

Aberdeen or Warrington, ABE, GB, AB23 8EU

Partial Remote (Hybrid)

Job ID: 70325

Aberdeen or Warrington

AB23 8EU

GB

Scaffold Design Engineer

Location: Aberdeen or Warrington

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint a Scaffold Design Engineer to join our growing Scaffold Design Team. The role will involve delivering high‑quality scaffold design solutions for Bilfinger UK’s onshore and offshore projects, working closely with clients, site teams, and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will report to the Scaffold Design Manager and be expected to manage assigned design tasks professionally, safely, and efficiently, in line with Bilfinger procedures and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide scaffold design engineering services to Bilfinger UK across offshore and onshore sites.
Design complex and large‑scale access and load bearing scaffolds.
Liaise with clients and site teams to develop, resolve, and deliver scaffold design requirements.
Produce design drawings, calculations, and technical details in accordance with the relevant Standards, Industry best practice and company procedures.
Carry out onshore and offshore site surveys, with clear follow‑up reports and design actions.
Ensure full compliance with Bilfinger internal processes, procedures, and safety standards.
Support the development and implementation of scaffold design workpacks.
Promote scaffold design services and innovative access solutions across the wider Bilfinger group.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and operational personnel.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Background in an engineering role (structural, civil, mechanical, or similar).
HND (or higher) in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
Proficient in AutoCAD.
Sound understanding of structural mechanics and engineering principles.

Desirable

Experience in scaffold and/or temporary works design.
Practical knowledge of scaffold systems and components.
Degree (BEng / MEng) in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience using structural analysis software.
3D CAD modelling experience.

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

Bilfinger UK Limited

Operations

Permanent

Professional

Bilfinger Operations