Temporary Works Coordinator

Matchtech Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to support a major heavy civils/construction programme, ideally with nuclear-sector exposure. You will coordinate Temporary Works from brief through design, checking, approval, implementation, and dismantling, ensuring full compliance with procedures and client requirements.

Key duties include coordinating between site teams and designers, reviewing briefs, managing submissions, and supervising TW lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on heavy civils/construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Temporary Works Management procedures.
• Experience overseeing reinforced concrete, formwork and falsework temporary works schemes (as TWC, or partly as TWS).
• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Awareness of commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Lead TWC / Temporary Works Manager.
• Coordinate Temporary Works between site teams and designers.
• Review Temporary Works design briefs for suitability prior to submission.
• Manage submissions through design preparation and design checking processes.
• Manage Temporary Works through full lifecycle: client approval, implementation, use, dismantling.
• Liaise with in-house, supply chain, and external design consultants.
• Ensure on-site implementation aligns with approved / checked design details.
• Complete site inspections and issue Temporary Works Permits.
• Support and coordinate Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS).
• Follow project HSEQ requirements and demonstrate strong SHE leadership.
• Ensure compliance with legal / regulatory requirements and JV policies and processes.
• Provide practical support and mentoring to less experienced team members.

Skills

Temporary Works

Coordination

Design review

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to support a major heavy civils / construction programme, ideally bringing exposure to nuclear-sector environments. You'll coordinate temporary works from brief through design, checking, approval, implementation, and dismantling, ensuring full compliance with procedures and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Lead TWC / Temporary Works Manager
• Coordinate Temporary Works between site teams and designers
• Review Temporary Works design briefs for suitability prior to submission
• Manage submissions through design preparation and design checking processes
• Manage Temporary Works through full lifecycle: client approval, implementation, use, dismantling
• Liaise with in-house, supply chain, and external design consultants (often concurrently)
• Ensure on-site implementation aligns with approved / checked design details
• Complete site inspections and issue Temporary Works Permits
• Support and coordinate Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS)
• Follow project HSEQ requirements and demonstrate strong SHE leadership
• Ensure compliance with legal / regulatory requirements and JV policies and processes
• Provide practical support and mentoring to less experienced team members

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on heavy civils / construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of Temporary Works Management procedures
• Experience overseeing reinforced concrete, formwork and falsework temporary works schemes (as TWC, or partly as TWS)
• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects
• Awareness of commercial processes

Desirable

• Nuclear-sector experience
• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (e.g., BSc/BA/BEng/MEng/Eng Tech/MICE/TIStructE or Higher Apprenticeship completion)
• Working towards Chartership / Incorporation (IStructE / ICE or similar)
• Experience in design and/or engineering management
• Knowledge/experience of structural steel buildings