Temporary Works Coordinator

Carmichael UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK in Manchester is seeking a Senior/Lead Temporary Works Coordinator to manage temporary works for a long-term scheme, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery and budget adherence. The role also appoints Lead AP for Lifting on the Scheme and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Requires degree/HND in Civil Engineering, CITB TWC, CSCS, and SMSTS with extensive tier-one contractor experience in temporary works. Strong ability to read drawings and oversee checks is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent vocational training.
• Hold a valid CITB TWC qualification.
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineers or members of similar professional bodies (not essential but advantageous).
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Hold valid SMSTS training.
• Extensive experience working for a tier one/principal contractor in the delivery of temporary works.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant standards and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures.
• Understanding of Engineering Principles.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).

Responsibilities

• Ability and independence to make engineering decisions that will not be compromised by commercial, programme or other pressures.
• Assumed methods of construction and loading constraints.
• Capable and have the knowledge and experience to assess the competence of any TW Supervisors they appoint.
• Ability to identify where temporary works are likely to be required on site to ensure that the temporary works register is comprehensive.
• The ability to demonstrate technical and practical skills such as being able to read, understand and implement drawings, sketches and specifications.
• Suitable previous site experience, including sufficient engineering knowledge and understanding of similar temporary works and the risks which such works will entail
• The ability to plan and manage the checks on temporary works and to communicate these plans confidently
• Have the authority, strength of character and ability to stop the work
• Promote a Right First-Time approach to quality and avoid rework
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved, and adhered to.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Team leadership

Technical risk assessment

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

CITB TWC qualification

Incorporated/Chartered Engineer

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Document control system

Job description

A long term opportunity, outside IR35 exists for a Senior/Lead TWC on an iconic project in Manchester. Previous experience on major projects for tier one Contractors as a Lead/Senior TWC managing complex civil and structural elements like bridges, precast elements, deep drainage, shoring etc would be advantageous.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this role is to manage temporary works for the Scheme to ensure all elements are delivered safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget, all in line with the scheme design and associated highway specifications and in compliance with the Development Consent Order requirements. This role will also be appointed as the Lead Appointed Person for Lifting on the Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Ability and independence to make engineering decisions that will not be compromised by commercial, programme or other pressures.
• Assumed methods of construction and loading constraints.
• Capable and have the knowledge and experience to assess the competence of any TW Supervisors they appoint.
• Ability to identify where temporary works are likely to be required on site to ensure that the temporary works register is comprehensive.
• The ability to demonstrate technical and practical skills such as being able to read, understand and implement drawings, sketches and specifications.
• Suitable previous site experience, including sufficient engineering knowledge and understanding of similar temporary works and the risks which such works will entail
• The ability to plan and manage the checks on temporary works and to communicate these plans confidently
• Have the authority, strength of character and ability to stop the work
• Promote a Right First-Time approach to quality and avoid rework
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved, and adhered to.

Requirement for this post include –

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent vocational training
• Hold a valid CITB TWC qualification
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineers or members of similar professional bodies (not essential but advantageous)
• Relevant CSCS card
• Hold valid SMSTS training
• Extensive experience working for a tier one/principal contractor in the delivery of temporary works
• Knowledge and experience of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures
• Understanding of Engineering Principles
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).