Temporary Works Coordinator

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organisation is expanding its delivery team and seeks a Temporary Works Coordinator for projects in Leicester. Ideal candidates will manage planning and coordination of Temporary Works activities while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Requirements include a CSCS card, training in Temporary Works, and over 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive remuneration along with hybrid working options and additional benefits such as a contributory pension scheme and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Temporary Works coordination or supervision.
• Experience delivering TW across disciplines such as civil structures and heavy lifting.
• First Aid at Work certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of all Temporary Works activities.
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and documentation.
• Oversee installation, inspection, and removal of temporary works.

Skills

CSCS card (appropriate level)

Extensive construction or engineering experience

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of design checks

Education

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course (TWCTC)

SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification

Job description

Finlay Jude Associates are working with a respected organisation recognised for delivering major infrastructure projects across the water and wastewater sectors. Our client is expanding their delivery team and is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to support ongoing and upcoming projects. The role will be a contract position.

Benefits of the Temporary Works Coordinator Role

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working options where appropriate
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to purchase an additional 5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, and more

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and assurance of all Temporary Works (TW) activities across the project
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register, ensuring all items are identified, risk assessed, and controlled throughout their lifecycle
• Develop and implement the project Temporary Works Procedure in line with company standards and BS 5975
• Prepare and brief Temporary Works Design Briefs, clearly defining load cases, constraints, interfaces, and methodology
• Coordinate design assurance, design checks, and change control, ensuring all as built information is captured and approved
• Manage interfaces between temporary works and permanent works, utilities, scaffolding, lifting operations, earthworks, and geotechnical risks
• Nominate and brief Temporary Works Supervisors, ensuring full understanding of design intent and inspection requirements
• Oversee installation, inspection, maintenance, monitoring, adaptation, and removal of temporary works in accordance with approved designs
• Enforce strict change management processes, ensuring no deviations occur without formal approval
• Integrate TW requirements into lifting plans, excavation support, formwork/falsework, temporary stability, access/edge protection, temporary services, and over pumping
• Conduct site inspections, escape hazards, and stop work where controls are not in place
• Maintain all TW documentation including design briefs, certificates, permits, inspections, NCRs, and handover/strike records
• Provide weekly updates to the Project Manager on critical TW activities, hold points, design deliverables, risks, and opportunities

Requirements

• CSCS card (appropriate level)
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course (TWCTC)
• SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification
• First Aid at Work (desirable)
• Appointed Person (Lifting) or LOLER awareness (desirable)
• Extensive construction or engineering experience, with at least 2 years in Temporary Works coordination or supervision
• Proven experience delivering TW across disciplines such as civil structures, deep excavations, formwork/falsework, temporary stability, scaffolding, temporary services, heavy lifting, and crane platforms
• Strong understanding of design checks, permits, hold points, and interface risk management
• Experience working with tier 1 contractors, major subcontractors, and design consultants
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with site teams, designers, and stakeholders

If this Temporary Works Coordinator role matches your career ambitions and you’re keen to join a forward‑thinking organisation, please apply with your most up‑to‑date CV.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not always have time to reply to all applicants. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.