Temporary Works Co-Ordinator (Civil Engineering)

Joseph Gallagher Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company is seeking a qualified Temporary Works Co-ordinator to manage temporary works activities on a major project. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with industry standards and maintaining the Temporary Works Register. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, including a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in temporary works management. This site-based role requires strong planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in temporary works management in civil engineering.
• Knowledge of deep excavations, cofferdams, temporary bridges, formwork.
• Familiar with CDM 2015 and design risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all temporary works activities on the civil engineering construction project.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5975 and act as the central control point.
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and coordinate designs.
• Issue necessary permits and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Safety management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card – Manager or Professionally Qualified Person (PQP)

CITB-accredited Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWCTC) course certification

SMSTS certification

Job description

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) to oversee all temporary works activities on a major civil engineering construction project. This includes planning, coordination, and implementation of temporary works for structures such as cofferdams, formwork, falsework, earthwork support, traffic management schemes, scaffolding, and other site-enabling works.

You will ensure full compliance with BS 5975, CDM 2015, and client-specific standards, acting as the central point of control for all temporary works operations on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the appointed TWC for the project in accordance with BS 5975.
• Maintain and regularly update the Temporary Works Register.
• Review and coordinate temporary works designs (e.g. trench support, access scaffolding, crane bases, propping systems).
• Ensure temporary works are designed by competent personnel and independently checked where required.
• Ensure site teams implement temporary works in accordance with approved designs and safe systems of work.
• Issue permits (e.g. Permit to Load, Permit to Strike) following inspections and sign-off.
• Interface with Temporary Works Designers (TWDs), consultants, subcontractors, and the construction team.
• Chair temporary works coordination meetings and ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Provide briefings, toolbox talks, and guidance on temporary works procedures and risk control measures.
• Monitor compliance and lead incident investigations related to temporary works.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• CITB-accredited Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWCTC) course certification (mandatory).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in temporary works management in civil engineering.
• Demonstrable knowledge of:
• Deep excavations and trench support
• Cofferdams and earthworks
• Temporary bridges and haul roads
• Formwork, falsework, and propping
• Reinforcement Stability
• CSCS Card – Manager or Professionally Qualified Person (PQP).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is highly desirable.
• Familiar with CDM 2015, temporary works procedures, and design risk management.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead on safety and compliance.
• Confident working with design teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong understanding of structural principles and construction methods.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple work fronts.
• Capable of challenging site conditions and temporary works arrangements on site
• Knowledgeable of complex reinforcement and formwork designs

Project Environment

• Site-based role on an active construction site
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• PPE and safety briefings required at all times.
• Travel between satellite sites may be required.