About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Curious about how skyscrapers and bridges safely reach new heights? As a Civil Engineer specializing in scaffolding, you’ll get to shape the unseen backbone of construction projects, ensuring that everything—and everyone—stands secure. This role goes far beyond the drawing board: if you’re passionate about both technical details and boots-on-the-ground supervision, you’ll thrive in a position where every day brings a fresh challenge and the chance to see your work come to life.
About the Company
We’re a dynamic, mid-sized construction and maintenance company fueled by a hands-on team that truly cares about quality and safety. Our projects range from large residential complexes to ambitious infrastructure repairs—so no two weeks ever look quite the same. Collaboration is our secret sauce: our engineers regularly swap tips (and the odd meme) in chat, and Friday demo days are always penciled into the calendar. We believe in building more than just structures; we’re creating a workplace where your expertise—and your ideas—are valued.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and reviewing scaffolding structures tailored to a variety of challenging project needs
- Preparing detailed material estimates and cost breakdowns for scaffolding works
- Supervising scaffolding erection and dismantling activities, both on construction and maintenance sites
- Conducting regular safety inspections and ensuring compliance with local regulations and best practices
- Collaborating with project managers, foremen, and safety officers to coordinate schedules and resolve on-site challenges
- Providing technical guidance to the scaffolding crew, mentoring junior engineers as needed
- Keeping records up-to-date, including daily reports, inspection checklists, and incident logs
- Communicating with clients and stakeholders to ensure all scaffolding requirements are understood and met
- Continuously seeking innovative, safer, and more efficient scaffolding solutions and materials
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in scaffolding design, estimation, and site supervision
- Deep knowledge of scaffolding systems, load-bearing calculations, and construction safety standards
- Familiarity with local and international scaffolding regulations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design/drafting software
- Strong communication skills—you’ll need to translate technical terms for clients, colleagues, and site teams
- A proactive, “let’s solve it” attitude, especially when facing unexpected challenges on-site
Nice-to-Haves:
- Certification in scaffolding safety, inspection, or design
- Previous experience in both new builds and facility maintenance environments
- Working knowledge of scheduling and project management tools
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary, with bonus opportunities tied to project milestones
- Health insurance and annual wellness allowance
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid schedules are common once onboarding is complete)
- Plenty of opportunities for professional development—think training courses, conferences, and mentorship from experienced industry veterans
- A spirited, diverse team that celebrates wins (big and small) together
- Safety-first culture with transparent processes and open-door management
- The pride of seeing your solutions quite literally hold up our city’s skyline
We know the magic happens when skilled people feel trusted and supported—come build something amazing with us!
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your typical process when designing scaffolding structures for complex sites?
- How do you approach creating detailed material estimates and cost breakdowns for scaffolding works?
- Tell me about a time you had to resolve an unexpected challenge during scaffolding erection or dismantling on-site. What did you do?
- What steps do you take to ensure compliance with both local and international scaffolding safety regulations?
- Which features in AutoCAD (or similar drafting software) do you rely on most when preparing scaffolding designs, and why?
- Describe an instance when your technical guidance helped a scaffolding crew or a junior engineer work more efficiently or safely.
- How do you stay up to date with innovations and new materials in scaffolding systems?
- Have you ever had to mediate between project managers, foremen, and safety officers to resolve a scheduling or site conflict? How did you approach it?
- How do you ensure that project records—like inspection checklists and incident logs—are kept accurate and up to date, especially under tight deadlines?
- Can you give an example of when you had to translate technical terms or design details for clients or non-engineering team members? How did you ensure clarity?
- Our company values collaboration and open sharing of ideas. How do you approach working with colleagues to solve tough problems?
- What motivates you to keep improving scaffolding solutions, even when things are running smoothly?
- How do you contribute to a safety-first workplace culture, particularly when newcomers or subcontractors join your team?
- What do you enjoy most about supervising site activities, and how do you build strong working relationships with both the crew and stakeholders?