Temporary Works Coordinator

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a major highways scheme. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will manage all temporary works activity to ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery in line with design, specifications, programme and consent requirements.

You will also act as Lead Appointed Person for Lifting on the project. The role requires a valid CITB Temporary Works Coordinator, SMSTS and CSCS cards, plus 3+ years’

Qualifications

• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator qualification is required.
• SMSTS and CSCS cards are required.
• 3+ years' construction delivery and temporary works experience in highways/civil projects.
• Experience in Principal Contractor environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the full temporary works process across the scheme.
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and identify requirements.
• Review and implement drawings, specifications, methodology and loading constraints.
• Appoint, manage and assess Temporary Works Supervisors for competence.
• Plan and manage temporary works inspections, hold points and approvals.

Skills

Risk management

Project coordination

Leadership

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Chartered or Incorporated membership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Document-control systems

Job description

The Role

Our client, a Tier 1 highways contractor, is looking for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a major highways scheme.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will manage all temporary works activity to ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery in line with the scheme design, highway specifications, programme and Development Consent Order requirements.

You will also act as the Lead Appointed Person for Lifting on the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the full temporary works process across the scheme
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and identify temporary works requirements
• Review and implement drawings, specifications, construction methodologies and loading constraints
• Appoint, manage and assess the competence of Temporary Works Supervisors
• Plan and manage temporary works inspections, checks, hold points and approvals
• Carry out site visits at least twice per week to assess conditions and manage risks
• Ensure site teams receive the correct temporary works information and controls
• Review and approve relevant RAMS, inspection and test plans
• Exercise authority to stop work where temporary works controls are unsafe
• Lead lifting operations as the scheme's Lead Appointed Person
• Manage, mentor and support engineering and site teams
• Promote a right-first-time approach to safety, quality and delivery
• Complete ongoing temporary works CPD and mandatory project training
• Valid CITB Temporary Works Coordinator qualification
• Valid SMSTS and relevant CSCS card
• Degree, HND or equivalent vocational qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
• Incorporated, Chartered or equivalent professional-body membership
• At least 3 years' construction delivery and temporary works experience
• Previous experience within a Principal Contractor environment
• Strong knowledge of temporary works procedures, engineering principles and site-based risk management
• Ability to read and implement drawings, specifications and construction methodologies
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and document-control systems
• Previous TWC experience on highways, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Experience with earthworks, drainage, structures, excavations, temporary access and lifting operations
• Previous experience managing Temporary Works Supervisors and engineering teams

Next steps

For more information, please call Daniel Baker on 07380 329 743.