Senior Temporary Works Scaffold Expert | Site Lead

Sizewell C Limited; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% CIP bonus

28 days holiday

Pension up to 7.5%/15%

Job summary

Sizewell C Limited, Leiston, seeks a highly experienced Temporary Works Scaffold Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership, governance and assurance across all scaffolding activities on the Sizewell C project. Reporting to Temporary Works Lead, you will manage scaffold design, construction and inspection, lead a team of Temporary Works Supervisors, and ensure compliance with BS5975 and ISO standards.

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Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
• Extensive experience managing scaffolding on complex civil engineering projects.
• Extensive knowledge of scaffold management in accordance with BS5975.
• Experience carrying out the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction methodologies.
• Significant experience procuring scaffold designs on major civil engineering projects and inspecting advanced scaffolding.
• Knowledge of scaffold procurement strategies, market availability and manufacturers.
• Significant knowledge of Working at Height.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspection Card.
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Certificate.
• Nuclear industry experience.
• Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (EngTech, IEng or CEng MICE).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants within highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and expert guidance on scaffold management.
• Overseeing the review and approval of scaffold design packages submitted by contractors.
• Developing and maintaining the Sizewell C Scaffold Standard.
• Managing competency and compliance checks for scaffolders, designers, coordinators, supervisors, and contractors.
• Leading scaffold assurance activities across project partners and supply chain organisations.
• Supporting scaffold procurement strategies and design delivery.
• Working closely with design, construction, health & safety, and delivery teams.
• Championing Health & Safety by Design principles throughout project development.
• Contributing to temporary works innovation, digitalisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Scaffolding expertise

Temporary Works Coordination (TWC)

BS5975 knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

ISO 9001 knowledge

CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspection

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator

Nuclear industry experience

Engineering leadership

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

ICE EngTech/IEng/CEng MICE membership

Job description

Sizewell C Limited, Leiston, seeks a highly experienced Temporary Works Scaffold Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership, governance and assurance across all scaffolding activities on the Sizewell C project. Reporting to Temporary Works Lead, you will manage scaffold design, construction and inspection, lead a team of Temporary Works Supervisors, and ensure compliance with BS5975 and ISO standards.

Join a high-profile UK infrastructure programme and help deliver safe, efficient temporary