Lead Temporary Works Coordinator

Kenton Black Limited; Redcar; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited seeks an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to lead the coordination, management and safe delivery of temporary works across a major construction project. You will work with design teams, site management, subcontractors, clients and other stakeholders to ensure temporary works are designed, checked, constructed, inspected and maintained throughout the lifecycle.

The role involves managing the end-to-end temporary works process, from initial design brief through to

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as Temporary Works Coordinator on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience relevant to the type, scale and complexity of temporary works.
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures, design processes, risk management and site implementation.
• Appropriate temporary works training and/or recognised industry experience.
• Recent experience in a Temporary Works Coordinator role, supported by relevant training and professional development.
• Ability to assess the competence of others involved in temporary works activities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with designers, site teams, clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple temporary works packages and ensure designs and approvals are delivered to programme.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving issues before they impact the project.
• Formal qualifications such as an HNC, HND or degree in a relevant engineering or construction discipline desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all parties involved in the design and construction of temporary works.
• Liaise with the Client and other stakeholders to establish approval, certification and any public interface requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Temporary Works Schedule, ensuring it is regularly reviewed and kept up to date.
• Ensure appropriate temporary works designs are produced in accordance with project requirements.
• Review the competence and suitability of Temporary Works Supervisors in conjunction with the project team.
• Prepare and review design briefs to ensure they are complete, accurate and suitable before being issued to the Temporary Works Designer.
• Ensure sufficient time is allowed within the construction programme for temporary works design, checking, approval and construction.
• Ensure completed designs are received within the required timescales and comply with the agreed design brief, including identification of residual risks.
• Manage design changes and liaise with the Temporary Works Designer where changes are required.
• Ensure appropriate design check and approval documentation is completed.
• Ensure approved temporary works designs are issued to the construction team and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure construction activities are undertaken only from approved and issued-for-construction drawings.
• Review construction methodologies to include temporary and permanent works requirements (loading, foundations, stability, hold points).
• Check that materials, plant and equipment are suitable for the temporary works being undertaken.
• Inspecting and approving preparations for temporary works structures, including foundations, prior to erection.
• Ensure temporary works are inspected before loading and unloading and that competent personnel undertake inspections.
• Establish hold points with the site team where inspection and approval are required before works can progress.
• Ensure temporary works remain adequately maintained, stable and fit for purpose throughout their use.
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a major project and play a key role from design through to delivery.

Skills

Temporary Works

Communication

Project coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC

HND

Engineering degree

Job description

Kenton Black Limited seeks an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to lead the coordination, management and safe delivery of temporary works across a major construction project. You will work with design teams, site management, subcontractors, clients and other stakeholders to ensure temporary works are designed, checked, constructed, inspected and maintained throughout the lifecycle.

The role involves managing the end-to-end temporary works process, from initial design brief through to