Temporary Works Coordinator

Temporary Works Coordinator

Location: Major Highways Scheme
Contract: 5-6 months+
Rate: £375-400/d CIS / £450/d umbrella
Hours: 47.5 hours per week

The Role

Our client, a Tier 1 highways contractor, is looking for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a major highways scheme.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will manage all temporary works activity to ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery in line with the scheme design, highway specifications, programme and Development Consent Order requirements.

You will also act as the Lead Appointed Person for Lifting on the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the full temporary works process across the scheme
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and identify temporary works requirements
• Review and implement drawings, specifications, construction methodologies and loading constraints
• Appoint, manage and assess the competence of Temporary Works Supervisors
• Plan and manage temporary works inspections, checks, hold points and approvals
• Carry out site visits at least twice per week to assess conditions and manage risks
• Ensure site teams receive the correct temporary works information and controls
• Review and approve relevant RAMS, inspection and test plans
• Exercise authority to stop work where temporary works controls are unsafe
• Lead lifting operations as the scheme's Lead Appointed Person
• Manage, mentor and support engineering and site teams
• Promote a right-first-time approach to safety, quality and delivery
• Complete ongoing temporary works CPD and mandatory project training

Essential Requirements

• Valid CITB Temporary Works Coordinator qualification
• Valid SMSTS and relevant CSCS card
• Degree, HND or equivalent vocational qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
• Incorporated, Chartered or equivalent professional-body membership
• At least 3 years' construction delivery and temporary works experience
• Previous experience within a Principal Contractor environment
• Strong knowledge of temporary works procedures, engineering principles and site-based risk management
• Ability to read and implement drawings, specifications and construction methodologies
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and document-control systems

Desirable Experience

• Previous TWC experience on highways, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Experience with earthworks, drainage, structures, excavations, temporary access and lifting operations
• Previous experience managing Temporary Works Supervisors and engineering teams

Next steps

For more information, please call Daniel Baker on (phone number removed) or apply via this advert.