This MSc degree is aimed at graduates with at least two years of practical experience in construction; however, more recent graduates with a good appreciation of construction processes will also benefit. Having achieved a firm grounding in engineering you may be keen to develop your skills as a practical engineer working on site or enhance design skills if you are engaged in permanent works design. The course provides the following: an introduction to statutory obligations, management methods and special design considerations for temporary works; design of structures used in and for temporary works, their construction and monitoring; design of geotechnical temporary works and processes, including groundwater control and ground investigation; design of temporary works for marine construction, in particular floating structures and the effect of waves and varying water levels and demolition and alteration of structures, including the disposal/reuse of construction waste. Consequently, a qualification in this field will have widespread application across all civil engineering disciplines, whether you are working as an on-site engineer or as a design office engineer. Students could also go into the research arena conducting innovative research in the area of temporary works. During this course students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip awards.