Temporary Works Coordinator

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career progression opportunities

Development support

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd is recruiting an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to support a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across the Highlands of Scotland. You will oversee temporary works planning, design, checks, installation and dismantling to ensure safety and compliance across multiple projects.

The role requires proven TW coordination experience, a CITB TWC qualification, and strong BS 5975 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum of proven experience as Temporary Works Coordinator in civil engineering or construction.
• Recognised Temporary Works Coordinator qualification (e.g., CITB TWC).
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works procedures.
• Experience on civil projects such as roads, bridges and drainage.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage temporary works across civil engineering projects.
• Ensure designs, checks, installations, inspections and removals are safely carried out.
• Maintain temporary works registers and related documents.
• Liaise with designers, engineers, project managers and site teams.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals before works commence.
• Review design briefs, drawings and risk assessments.
• Monitor installations to ensure conformance with approved designs.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams.

Skills

Civil engineering

Organisational skills

Communication skills

UK driving licence

TW Coordinator experience

BS 5975 knowledge

CITB TWC qualification

Team collaboration

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor operating across the Highlands of Scotland.

Our client has an excellent reputation for delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, earthworks, drainage and other complex construction works.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a successful contractor, playing a key role in ensuring temporary works are properly planned, designed, managed and delivered safely across a range of projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, site agents, engineers and subcontractors to ensure all temporary works are carried out safely and in accordance with relevant procedures, standards and legislation.

The Role

As Temporary Works Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating temporary works activities across civil engineering projects, ensuring that all designs, installations, inspections and dismantling activities are properly managed.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and managing temporary works activities across civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Ensuring temporary works are planned, designed, checked, installed, inspected and removed safely.
• Maintaining and updating temporary works registers and associated documentation.
• Liaising with temporary works designers, engineers, project managers and site teams.
• Ensuring compliance with BS 5975, company procedures and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Reviewing temporary works design briefs, drawings, calculations and risk assessments.
• Coordinating design checks and ensuring the appropriate approvals are in place before works commence.
• Monitoring temporary works installations and ensuring they are completed in accordance with approved designs.
• Carrying out or coordinating inspections and ensuring appropriate permits and authorisations are issued.
• Identifying potential risks and working with site teams to implement suitable control measures.
• Supporting site teams with technical advice and guidance relating to temporary works.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong background in civil engineering who understands the importance of effective temporary works management.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator within civil engineering or construction.
• A recognised Temporary Works Coordinator qualification, such as CITB TWC training.
• Good knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works procedures.
• Experience working on civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, drainage, earthworks or infrastructure.
• A strong understanding of construction methods, site operations and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work closely with engineers, site teams, subcontractors and management.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with a well-established civil engineering contractor.
• The chance to work on a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

Location Requirements

Candidates must be based locally in the Highlands or be prepared to relocate to the area.

Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.