Temporary Works Coordinator

Linsco; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction services company is looking for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to manage and control temporary works activities across multiple sites from Leicester to Portsmouth. The role involves ensuring compliance with BS 5975, coordinating with site teams, and performing inspections. Candidates must hold a valid TWC certificate and have a background in construction or civil engineering. A full UK driving license is essential. This position requires travel and offers a freelance contract.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Temporary Works Coordinator in accordance with BS 5975 across multiple sites.
• Maintain and manage the Temporary Works Register for each project.
• Coordinate temporary works design, checking, approval, and implementation.
• Ensure temporary works are installed in line with approved designs.
• Issue and manage permits to load/use.
• Liaise with site managers, designers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Carry out inspections and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with temporary works.
• Stop works where temporary works are unsafe or non‑compliant.

Skills

Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator

Strong working knowledge of BS 5975

Experience managing multiple sites simultaneously

Background in construction, civil engineering, or site management

Full UK driving licence

Education

Valid Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certificate

SMSTS or SSSTS

First Aid certification

Job description

Temporary Works Coordinator (Construction)

Location: Multiple sites across the Midlands & South (Leicester to Portsmouth)

Contract Type: Freelance

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to manage and control all temporary works activities across multiple live construction sites located between Leicester and Portsmouth. You will ensure all temporary works are designed, installed, used, inspected, and dismantled safely, in full compliance with BS 5975 and company procedures.

The role requires regular travel between sites and close coordination with site teams, designers, engineers, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Temporary Works Coordinator in accordance with BS 5975 across multiple sites
• Maintain and manage the Temporary Works Register for each project
• Coordinate temporary works design, checking, approval, and implementation
• Ensure temporary works are installed in line with approved designs
• Issue and manage permits to load/use
• Liaise with site managers, designers, engineers, and subcontractors
• Carry out inspections and ensure ongoing compliance
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with temporary works
• Stop works where temporary works are unsafe or non‑compliant

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator
• Valid Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certificate
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5975
• Background in construction, civil engineering, or site management
• Experience managing multiple sites simultaneously
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid certification

Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.