Temporary Works Coordinator

SCS Railways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) for large-scale civil engineering projects. You will manage a team, ensuring that Temporary Works comply with safety requirements and project procedures. Ideal candidates will have a background in civil or structural engineering along with relevant certifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding and practical application of BS 5975:2008+A1:2011/2019.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of the CDM Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Temporary Works Supervisors and construction supervisors.
• Ensure all Temporary Works are designed, constructed, and dismantled in compliance with project procedures.
• Liaise with designers and checkers to agree on risk levels.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering qualification (minimum HNC/HND)

BEng, MEng, or MSc (preferred)

Valid CSCS Card

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course certification

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Job Overview

The Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering temporary works on large-scale civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience, supported by strong interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. In this role, you will manage a team of Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS) and construction supervisors, reporting to the Area Temporary Works Manager and providing full support as required. The position relates to one of the three principal construction sites within the MWCC S1/S2 project. You will be responsible for ensuring that all Temporary Works are properly designed, constructed, implemented, and dismantled in full compliance with project procedures and safety requirements. A solid working knowledge of BS 5975 is essential, along with an awareness of PAS 8811 and PAS 8812 standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply the principles and duties of a Principal Contractor's Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) as set out in BS 5975:2019, PAS 8811:2017, and all other relevant standards, including HS2 and SCS Temporary Works Procedures and Technical Standards.
• Liaise with designers, checkers, and other relevant parties to agree on risk levels and the required degree of design checking.
• Coordinate and oversee all Temporary Works activities on site.
• Ensure a detailed design brief is prepared through full consultation, accurately reflecting site conditions and project requirements.
• Advise the Permanent Works Designer of any temporary conditions or loads that may affect the permanent design.
• Confirm that all Temporary Works designs are satisfactory and compliant with the design brief.
• Ensure designs are independently checked for concept, structural adequacy, and compliance with standards and the design brief.
• Register and maintain records of drawings, calculations, and all other design documentation.
• Maintain all Temporary Works documentation within the project's site management systems.
• Ensure supervisory staff are provided with full design details, highlighting significant risks and limitations.
• Verify that inspections and checks are conducted at key stages, particularly for critical elements.
• Review and assess any proposed material or construction changes against the original design, taking appropriate action as required.
• Ensure that any corrections or approved design modifications are correctly implemented on site.
• Oversee the maintenance and routine inspection of Temporary Works during their use.
• Issue formal Permits to Load/Proceed once final checks confirm satisfactory compliance.
• Establish and document the criteria for safe removal of Temporary Works.
• Confirm that temporary load cases are adequately considered in design and construction.
• Issue formal permission to dismantle once the permanent structure has achieved the required design strength.
• Promote compliance with the Client's and Joint Venture Partners' Environmental and Sustainability Policies, ensuring statutory and procedural requirements are implemented on the project.
• Mentor Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS) and site engineers, delivering regular briefings to site supervisors.
• Provide targeted briefings on the limitations and constraints of Temporary Works designs, in collaboration with the designer where appropriate.

Project Overview

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

Qualifications

• + Civil or Structural Engineering qualification - minimum HNC/HND, preferably BEng, MEng, or MSc.
• + Proven experience working as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) on major civil engineering projects.
• + Valid CSCS Card.
• + CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course certification.
• + SMSTS qualification.
• + Strong understanding and practical application of BS 5975:2008+A1:2011/2019.
• + Comprehensive knowledge and application of the CDM Regulations 2015.

Disability Statement

A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Diversity and Inclusion

We require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. All responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998, and will be reported to HS2.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package.