Permanent Temporary Works Coordinator – Highlands

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd is recruiting an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across the Highlands of Scotland.

You will work closely with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure temporary works are planned, designed, installed and inspected safely, and removed in accordance with BS 5975 and health and safety legislation. A recognised TWC qualification and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator within civil engineering or construction.
• A recognised Temporary Works Coordinator qualification, such as CITB TWC training.
• Good knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works procedures.
• Experience working on civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, drainage, earthworks or infrastructure.
• A strong understanding of construction methods, site operations and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work closely with engineers, site teams, subcontractors and management.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and managing temporary works activities across civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Ensuring temporary works are planned, designed, checked, installed, inspected and removed safely.
• Maintaining and updating temporary works registers and associated documentation.
• Liaising with temporary works designers, engineers, project managers and site teams.
• Ensuring compliance with BS 5975, company procedures and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Reviewing temporary works design briefs, drawings, calculations and risk assessments.
• Coordinating design checks and ensuring the appropriate approvals are in place before works commence.
• Monitoring temporary works installations and ensuring they are completed in accordance with approved designs.
• Carrying out or coordinating inspections and ensuring appropriate permits and authorisations are issued.
• Identifying potential risks and working with site teams to implement suitable control measures.
• Supporting site teams with technical advice and guidance relating to temporary works.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Temporary works management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator qualification

BS 5975 awareness

Job description

Paxton Personnel Ltd is recruiting an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across the Highlands of Scotland.

You will work closely with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure temporary works are planned, designed, installed and inspected safely, and removed in accordance with BS 5975 and health and safety legislation. A recognised TWC qualification and a full UK driving licence are essential.