Assistant Temporary Works Co-Ordinator

Orion Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Temporary Works Coordinator. You will ensure that temporary works on site are designed and maintained safely. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and some site experience. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career development in major infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Opportunities for career development

Company pension and healthcare plan

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Some site experience within civil engineering, groundworks, or structures is preferred.
• Awareness of temporary works principles and CDM Regulations.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Temporary Works Coordinator in monitoring procedures.
• Assist in reviewing temporary works designs and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure correct installation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

HND/Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Join our client a leading civil engineering contractor delivering landmark infrastructure projects across Scotland within the Renewables and Power & Transmission sectors.

About the Role

As an Assistant Temporary Works Coordinator, you'll play a vital part in ensuring that temporary works on site are designed, installed, and maintained safely and efficiently. You'll work closely with engineers, designers, and site management teams, developing your understanding of complex construction methodologies and learning from industry experts.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Temporary Works Coordinator in implementing and monitoring the Temporary Works Procedure.
• Assist in reviewing and coordinating temporary works designs and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections and help ensure that temporary works are correctly installed and maintained.
• Liaise with designers, subcontractors, and site teams to resolve technical or safety‑related issues.
• Maintain records, permits, and design documentation in line with company standards.
• Gain hands‑on experience in engineering risk management and construction safety compliance.

What You’ll Bring

You’re an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented individual with a keen interest in engineering and construction safety. You enjoy solving technical problems, working collaboratively, and developing your professional expertise.

Requirements

• HND/Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering discipline.
• Some site experience within civil engineering, groundworks, or structures (placement or graduate level).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Awareness of temporary works principles and CDM Regulations (training provided).
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary depending on experience).
• Bonus
• Opportunities for career development & progression within major infrastructure projects.
• Company pension and healthcare plan..
• Inclusive, safety‑first workplace culture.
• Working with a solid business with an enviable order book of project for the next 10years

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.