Temporary Works Administrator

VGC; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Temporary Works Administrator to provide crucial support to the team. The role involves managing Temporary Works documentation, maintaining project registers, and working collaboratively in a busy environment. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, experience in administrative roles, preferably within construction, and familiarity with document management systems. This position offers a stable working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Stable working hours

Development and training opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Punctual with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident in building effective working relationships.
• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PDF editing.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Temporary Works Register.
• Update schedules of Temporary Works designs.
• Compile completed Temporary Works Design Packs.
• Submit Design Packs for approval via the project's CDE.
• File approved Temporary Works designs and permits.
• Maintain Permit to Load and Dismantle registers.
• Manage scaffolding handover certificates and weekly inspections.
• Support the engineering team with document control.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Document control skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Tools

ProjectWise

CEMAR

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Works Administrator
Location: Plymouth
Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday Friday, 08 00

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Temporary Works Administrator to join our clients team. Working as part of the design and engineering team, you will provide essential administrative support to Temporary Works Coordinators, ensuring the effective control, tracking, and filing of all Temporary Works documentation across the project.

This is a key role within a live construction environment, requiring strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration and maintenance of the Temporary Works Register
• Updating schedules of Temporary Works designs as they progress through approval stages
• Compiling completed Temporary Works Design Packs
• Submitting Design Packs for approval via the project Common Data Environment (CDE)
• Filing approved Temporary Works designs and permits within the project CDE
• Maintaining the Permit to Load and Permit to Dismantle registers
• Filing approved Temporary Works permits and associated documentation
• Managing scaffolding handover certificates and weekly inspection records from subcontractors
• Supporting the engineering team with general document control and administrative tasks as required
• Training and support will be provided where necessary

About You

• Punctual with excellent communication skills and a professional approach
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines in a busy, multi-disciplinary environment
• Confident in building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels
• Experience in an administrative or office-based role, ideally within construction or engineering
• Strong record-keeping and document control skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and PDF editing software
• Familiarity with document management systems such as ProjectWise and CEMAR is advantageous
• An appreciation of programme and commercial controls would be beneficial

Security and Eligibility Requirements

• BPSS security clearance is required due to the secure nature of the site and can take up to 8 weeks to complete
• Candidates must hold a valid passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
• Candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

What s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major, long-term infrastructure programme
• Stable working hours within a professional engineering environment
• Supportive team culture with development and training opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile temporary works processes within a regulated site

If this might be of interest, please apply now and we will be in touch.