Temporary Works Coordinator

Construction, Property and Engineering; Leiston; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a skilled Temporary Works Coordinator for an urgent rail/civils project in East Suffolk. You will lead the temporary works design, installation quality and compliance, coordinating with designers, construction managers and subcontractors on a fast-paced site.

The role requires a CITB TWC certificate, BS5975:2019 knowledge, and valid PTS/CSCS cards, with DBS check clearance. Immediate start and a competitive daily rate apply.

Qualifications

• Manage full lifecycle of temporary works on site.
• Maintain Temporary Works Register per BS5975:2019.
• Coordinate with designers, construction managers and subcontractors.
• Create and audit ITPs and manage hold points.
• Resolve design changes to keep construction programme on track.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and installation quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regs.
• Provide technical leadership to the project team.
• Liaise with site stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.

Skills

Experience as TWC

CITB TWC training

BS5975:2019 knowledge

PTS card

CSCS card

DBS check clearance

Education

HNC/HND or higher

Job description

Are you a seasoned professional looking to make your mark on a major infrastructure project? We are currently seeking a highly skilled Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join our clients team in East Suffolk. This is a vital role for the rail and civils scheme where you will lead the management of temporary works design, installation quality, and compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be at the heart of the action, ensuring everything from scaffolding and trenching systems to line installations is managed to the highest standard. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of temporary works, including 'live' installations and providing technical leadership to the project team.
• Maintaining an accurate Temporary Works Register in line with BS5975:2019 standards and ensuring all design checks are properly documented.
• Collaborating closely with designers, construction managers, and subcontractors to deliver safe, compliant technical solutions.
• Conducting rigorous quality and compliance audits, producing Inspection Test Plans (ITP), and managing hold points to guarantee site safety.
• Acting as a central point of contact to resolve design changes and ensure the construction programme remains on track.

Who Are We Looking For?

We need a proactive, organised leader who can stay calm under pressure. To excel in this role, you should have:

• At least 3 years of experience as a TWC on complex rail infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• A valid CITB Temporary Works Coordinator training certificate and a solid understanding of BS5975:2019.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND or higher).
• A valid PTS and CSCS card.
• The ability to pass a basic DBS check for site security clearance.

Conditions & Application

This is a super urgent, high-priority requirement with an immediate start date. We are offering a competitive daily rate of £340 PAYE (Inside IR35). The hiring process for this position will move very quickly. If you are ready for a career-defining challenge.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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