Temporary Works Co-Ordinator

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) responsible for delivering safe and compliant temporary works solutions. The ideal candidate will manage design briefs, lead teams on projects, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Successful applicants should have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience in construction processes. This role offers a dynamic and impactful opportunity within the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in deep drainage, lifting operations, and logistics planning.
• Strong risk identification and management skills.
• CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage design briefs and specifications.
• Lead consultants and internal teams to deliver solutions.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Strong knowledge of temporary works

Engineering management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Bentley 3D software

Job description

The Role

The Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) will be responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective temporary works solutions. You will support project delivery teams by ensuring all designs are properly prepared, checked, and implemented to meet client and site-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage design briefs, specifications, and technical queries.
• Co-ordinate, review, and check designs, ensuring compliance with CDM, H&S, and environmental standards.
• Lead consultants and internal teams to deliver solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical advice, value-engineered alternatives, and support for method statements.
• Manage approvals, supplier coordination, and pricing for estimating.
• Support applications for movement orders and traffic management schemes.
• Undertake temporary works co-ordination during design and handover phases.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and third parties to ensure smooth delivery.
• Promote best practice and represent the company positively.

Key Measures of Success

• Delivery of services on time, within budget, and to required quality.
• Contribution to CDM, health & safety, and environmental targets.

About You

Essential

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of temporary works, engineering management, and construction processes.
• Experience in deep drainage, lifting operations, structural works, and logistics planning.
• Background in the water and rail sectors.
• Skilled in design (permanent/temporary) with AutoCAD proficiency.
• Familiar with CESWI, Network Rail, and Highways specifications.
• Experience obtaining third-party technical approvals.
• CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator certification and valid CSCS card.
• Strong risk identification, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Appointed Person for Lifting / NRSWA Supervisor certification.
• Experience across both site and design office environments.
• Incorporated/Chartered membership (or working towards).
• Knowledge of TFL, DLR, and Network Rail approval processes.
• Familiarity with Autodesk, Bluebeam, or Bentley 3D software.