ROLE GUIDE · 35 KEY POINTS
Scaffold Designer
Produce scaffold drawings and calculations; coordinate design requirements with site teams.
This guide outlines typical work and the information to include in your application. The team will discuss availability and the requirements of any specific vacancy.
The role
Review the design brief and intended use of the scaffold.- Identify missing information before developing the design.
- Assess site dimensions and constraints from the supplied information.
- Clarify the working levels and access requirements.
- Consider the intended loading information within the design brief.
- Select a suitable approach within your technical competence.
- Produce clear drawings for the proposed structure.
- Produce design calculations within your competence and the agreed review process.
- Record the assumptions used in the design work.
- Coordinate with the estimator or contracts team.
- Identify interfaces with the existing building or surrounding works.
- Ask for further checks where the supplied information is uncertain.
- Arrange design review through the agreed process.
- Respond to technical questions from the installation team.
- Assess requested alterations before issuing revisions.
- Maintain version control for drawings and design documents.
- Clearly identify the current issued information.
- Explain important limitations to the relevant project team.
- Keep design records organised for the project.
- Use site feedback to improve the clarity of future design information.
Working approach
- Follow the procedures relevant to your assigned duties and working environment.
- Work within your competence and ask for guidance when a task is outside it.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors and relevant site contacts.
- Keep the records and documentation appropriate to your role accurate and organised.
- Plan your work carefully and keep the team informed when priorities change.
- Raise defects, hazards and unclear instructions promptly through the agreed process.
- Treat customers, colleagues and other trades professionally and respectfully.
- Take part in the briefings and coordination needed for your assigned work.
- Keep relevant role-specific training and qualification details up to date.
- Be dependable, attentive to detail and willing to learn from feedback.
Your application
- Describe your experience that is most relevant to this role.
- Provide accurate details of your qualifications, cards and any expiry dates.
- Explain your preferred branch, work location and availability.
- Include references you have permission to share and a current CV.
- Role availability, employment terms and any required checks will be discussed by the team; this guide is not a confirmed job offer.