Temporary Works Coordinator

Carmichael UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to lead the temporary works process on major civils projects across the UK.

You will act as the designated TWC, coordinate temporary works designs with designers, site teams, and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with BS 5975.

This role requires excellent communication and a valid UK driving licence, with exposure to high-profile infrastructure and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification is required.
• Proven civil/heavy civils experience across infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works procedures.
• Experience coordinating multiple temporary works packages on live projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Temporary Works Coordinator on major civils projects.
• Manage the temporary works process in accordance with BS 5975.
• Coordinate temporary works designs and approvals with designers, site teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all temporary works are properly identified, planned, implemented, maintained, and dismantled.
• Maintain Temporary Works Registers and associated documentation.
• Chair Temporary Works meetings and provide technical guidance to operational teams.
• Ensure inspections are completed and permits are issued where required.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance across projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

Membership of a relevant professional institution

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure and heavy civils projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Temporary Works Coordinator on major civils projects.
• Manage the temporary works process in accordance with BS 5975.
• Coordinate temporary works designs and approvals with designers, site teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all temporary works are properly identified, planned, implemented, maintained, and dismantled.
• Maintain Temporary Works Registers and associated documentation.
• Chair Temporary Works meetings and provide technical guidance to operational teams.
• Ensure inspections are completed and permits are issued where required.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance across projects.

Requirements

• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification.
• Proven experience working within civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, rail, water, utilities, bridges, or other heavy civils environments.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works procedures.
• Experience coordinating multiple temporary works packages on live construction projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Experience working for Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractors.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career progression with a growing contractor.
• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you're a qualified Temporary Works Coordinator looking to take the next step in your career and work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.