Temporary Works Administrator

VGC; West Devon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK engineering firm is seeking a Temporary Works Administrator to provide essential administrative support within the design and engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong organizational skill set and attention to detail, crucial for managing Temporary Works documentation in a dynamic construction environment. This role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects and comes with a supportive team culture, development opportunities, and the necessity for BPSS security clearance.

Benefits

Development and training opportunities

Stable working hours

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within construction or engineering.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident in building effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administration and maintenance of the Temporary Works Register.
• Updating schedules of Temporary Works designs.
• Compiling completed Temporary Works Design Packs.
• Managing scaffolding handover certificates.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Document control skills

Tools

ProjectWise

CEMAR

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Works Administrator

Location: Plymouth

Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Temporary Works Administrator to join our client's 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