Temporary Works Coordinator

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; Leiston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to support the Sizewell C project in the UK. You will report to the Temporary Works Manager and work with Delivery Directors and Project Managers in delivering temporary works safely and efficiently.

Essential experience includes offshore temporary works, TWC training, and knowledge of BMS procedures. The role involves coordinating design, approvals, and field execution within the Marine and Tunnels Section.

Qualifications

• Offshore experience relevant to temporary works on complex projects.
• Attended a TWC training course or update within the last 2 years.
• Briefing from a senior DI or experienced individual on roles and delegated responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all parties in the design and construction of temporary works.
• Ensure approvals and certifications are obtained where required.
• Work with the client's Temporary Works team to follow procedures.
• Prepare and update the Temporary Works Schedule and review with designers and project leads.
• Supervise Temporary Works Design Check and ensure timely design/construction.
• Ensure drawings are issued for construction and that permanent and temporary works requirements are integrated.
• Conduct on-site inspections of temporary works and manage hold points.

Skills

Offshore experience

TWC training

Design coordination

Liaison with client teams

Schedule management

Education

HNC or Degree

Job description

Help Shape the UK's Energy Future

Temporary Works Coordinator Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

Job Purpose / Overview

The purpose of the role is: This role sits within the Civil Works Programme and reports to the Temporary Works Manager, Delivery Director's and Project Managers in the delivery of the Sizewell C.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• Coordinate with all parties involved in the design and construction of temporary works.
• Liaise with client team to determine if schemes may affect the public, nuclear safety, or impact other works and to ascertain approval process and certification required.
• Work closely with the client's Temporary Works team to ensure that all requisite procedures are understood and followed throughout the process.
• Compile and periodically update a Temporary Works Schedule with all relevant information and to periodically review the schedule with the Temporary Works Designer and Project Lead.
• Ensure that an adequate Temporary Works design is carried out for all schemes.
• Supervise and assess the competence of the TWS with the Project Lead
• Prepare/review the design brief for adequacy/completeness prior to issue to TWD ensuring that all relevant codes and standards are detailed; specifically those for offshore working.
• Ensure that the duration for temporary works designs, checking and construction are realistically timed in the construction programme.
• Ensure that the completed designs are obtained from the TWD within the required deadline. Ensure that the designer complies with the design brief and adequately describes the residual risks.
• Discuss any changes to the design with the TWD and manage the design change process.
• Ensure that Temporary Works Design Check Confirmation/Approval forms are issued
• Ensure that designs are issued to the construction team and other interested parties e.g. client
• Ensure that construction is only carried out from drawings issued ‘for construction'
• Ensure that the construction method statement incorporates the requirements of both the permanent and temporary works designs e.g. loads on foundations/permanent works, structural integrity, stability and hold points, etc.
• Check that materials and equipment are adequate, especially when being reused.
• Check preparations for temporary work structures (e.g. sea fastenings) and allow loading to proceed.
• Carry out inspections of temporary works prior to loading and unloading of structures and ensure the competence of any persons where delegated to carry out on-site inspections (e.g. TWS)
• Draw up and agree with site team a list of hold points for certain operations for which inspection is required prior to work progressing further
• Ensure that erected temporary works are maintained
• Conduct a “Learning from Experience” review following the use of key Temporary Works elements to capture for future schemes / projects.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience relevant to the type and complexity of the Temporary Works on the project that they will be involved. Length of experience on similar projects. For this role, Offshore experience is critical, with specific knowledge of lifting key.
• Attended either, a Balfour Beatty, or approved external company delivered, TWC training course, or TWC Update/Refresher training course.
• Received a briefing from the Balfour Beatty DI, or a competent and experienced individual, on the role and delegated responsibilities, as approved by the DI, including an update on the BMS Temporary Works procedures at periods not exceeding 2 years.
• If being nominated for first appointment – Must have attended a Balfour Beatty TWC training course within the last 2 years or be able to demonstrate recent relevant training, knowledge and experience for this role with another organisation.
• If being nominated for re-appointment – Must have undertaken the role of TWC within the last 2 years. If this requirement is not satisfied the nominated person must attend the next available TWC training course, and receive an update on the BMS Temporary Works procedures. They must also have attended an Update/Refresher training within a period not exceeding 5 years after completing the TWC course, and at periods not exceeding 5 years thereafter

Desirable

• It is desirable, although not essential, to have formal qualifications e.g. HNC, Degree

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.