Temporary Works Coordinator

Bespoke Civils Solutions Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Civils Solutions Ltd in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to oversee planning, coordination, inspection and safe implementation of temporary works on site.

The successful candidate will work with project managers, site teams, engineers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with BS 5975 and health and safety requirements across all project sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Temporary Works Coordinator in construction or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures and the principles of BS 5975.
• Practical experience coordinating temporary works on active construction sites.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, temporary works designs, method statements and risk assessments.
• Experience liaising with site management, engineers, subcontractors and external designers.
• Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage competing deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites where required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all temporary works activities in accordance with the project Temporary Works Procedure and relevant industry standards, including BS 5975.
• Establish, maintain and update the Temporary Works Register.
• Ensure temporary works requirements are identified and addressed during project planning and construction sequencing.
• Coordinate the preparation, submission, checking and approval of temporary works designs before work commences.
• Ensure temporary works are installed, inspected, maintained, modified and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
• Ensure the appropriate permits, permits to load and permits to dismantle are in place where required.
• Work closely with site managers, engineers, construction managers, subcontractors and designers to coordinate temporary works requirements.
• Support the planning and delivery of construction and civil engineering activities, including excavation support, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping, access platforms and temporary structures.
• Review construction methodologies to identify temporary works requirements and potential risks.
• Coordinate temporary works activities with permanent works construction, lifting operations and other site activities.
• Attend site meetings, design reviews and progress meetings as required.
• Monitor temporary works activities on site to ensure compliance with approved arrangements.

Skills

Temporary Works Coordination

BS 5975 knowledge

Site liaison

Interpret drawings

Health & safety

Education

CITB TWC training

Civil/Construction degree

SMSTS/SSSTS

NEBOSH Construction

Job description

BCS Connect is recruiting an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to support construction and civil engineering projects, ensuring temporary works are properly planned, designed, coordinated, inspected and implemented safely.

Based in Doncaster, the successful candidate will work closely with project managers, site managers, engineers, subcontractors and temporary works designers to ensure all temporary works activities comply with relevant procedures, industry standards and health and safety requirements.

The role will involve coordinating temporary works across construction sites, supporting safe construction methodologies and ensuring that temporary works are appropriately controlled throughout each stage of the project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with strong technical knowledge, practical site experience and a thorough understanding of temporary works procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Temporary Works Coordination

• Coordinate all temporary works activities in accordance with the project Temporary Works Procedure and relevant industry standards, including BS 5975.
• Establish, maintain and update the Temporary Works Register.
• Ensure temporary works requirements are identified and addressed during project planning and construction sequencing.
• Coordinate the preparation, submission, checking and approval of temporary works designs before work commences.
• Ensure temporary works are installed, inspected, maintained, modified and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
• Ensure the appropriate permits, permits to load and permits to dismantle are in place where required.

Construction Site Coordination

• Work closely with site managers, engineers, construction managers, subcontractors and designers to coordinate temporary works requirements.
• Support the planning and delivery of construction and civil engineering activities, including excavation support, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping, access platforms and temporary structures.
• Review construction methodologies to identify temporary works requirements and potential risks.
• Coordinate temporary works activities with permanent works construction, lifting operations and other site activities.
• Attend site meetings, design reviews and progress meetings as required.
• Monitor temporary works activities on site to ensure compliance with approved arrangements.

About You

You will be an organised and proactive construction professional with practical experience of coordinating temporary works on construction or civil engineering projects.

You will understand the importance of planning, communication and compliance, with the confidence to work with site teams, challenge unsafe practices and ensure temporary works are properly controlled.

You will be comfortable working in a live construction environment and managing competing priorities across multiple activities.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Temporary Works Coordinator within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures and the principles of BS 5975.
• Practical experience coordinating temporary works on active construction sites.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, temporary works designs, method statements and risk assessments.
• Experience liaising with site management, engineers, subcontractors and external designers.
• Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage competing deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites where required.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator training.
• HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Relevant health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH Construction.
• Experience with excavation support, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping or temporary access structures.
• Experience working on infrastructure, utilities, highways, water, groundworks, structural or major construction projects.
• Knowledge of temporary works design checking categories and associated approval procedures.