Temporary Works Coordinator

Carmichael UK; Redcar; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK in the North East is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to manage and coordinate temporary works for reinforced concrete construction on a major UK project.

You will ensure designs are reviewed, permits managed, and that safe build sequences are followed, aligning with BS 5975 and site management requirements.

Applicants should have a TWC certification and strong knowledge of formwork, falsework and construction sequencing, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete construction methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of BS 5975 and temporary works procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all temporary works activities in accordance with BS 5975.
• Review, manage and maintain the Temporary Works Register.
• Ensure temporary works designs are reviewed, approved and implemented correctly.
• Liaise with Temporary Works Designers, Design Checkers and site management teams.
• Coordinate permits to load, permits to proceed and permits to strike.
• Monitor installation, inspection and removal of temporary works.
• Provide technical support and guidance to construction teams.
• Manage temporary works associated with reinforced concrete structures, including formwork, falsework, reinforcement support, concrete pours, backpropping, launching and lifting arrangements, working platforms, and access systems.
• Ensure all temporary works activities comply with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Attend design reviews, construction planning meetings and site inspections.
• Identify and mitigate temporary works risks throughout the construction process.
• Support construction teams with sequencing and buildability reviews.

Skills

Temporary Works Coordination

Reinforced Concrete Structures

Formwork

Falsework

BS 5975

Temporary Works Register

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure

Concrete Frames

Bridge Construction

Water Infrastructure

Construction Planning

Design Coordination

Health & Safety

Buildability Reviews

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

Temporary Works Coordinator (Reinforced Concrete Structures)

Location: North East
Contract: Outside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major reinforced concrete structures across the UK.

Working on a complex project including a number of RC Structures and large-scale civil engineering schemes, you will be responsible for the safe management, coordination and implementation of temporary works associated with reinforced concrete construction activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Works professional with strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, formwork, falsework and construction sequencing to play a key role on high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all temporary works activities in accordance with BS 5975.
• Review, manage and maintain the Temporary Works Register.
• Ensure temporary works designs are reviewed, approved and implemented correctly.
• Liaise with Temporary Works Designers, Design Checkers and site management teams.
• Coordinate permits to load, permits to proceed and permits to strike.
• Monitor installation, inspection and removal of temporary works.
• Provide technical support and guidance to construction teams.
• Manage temporary works associated with reinforced concrete structures, including:
  • Formwork systems
  • Falsework systems
  • Reinforcement support arrangements
  • Concrete pours
  • Backpropping
  • Launching and lifting arrangements
  • Working platforms
  • Access systems
• Ensure all temporary works activities comply with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Attend design reviews, construction planning meetings and site inspections.
• Identify and mitigate temporary works risks throughout the construction process.
• Support construction teams with sequencing and buildability reviews.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete construction methodologies.
• Experience managing temporary works related to:
  • Tunnels
  • Water treatment structures
  • Retaining structures
  • Energy projects
  • Large reinforced concrete frames
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
• Thorough understanding of BS 5975.
• Ability to interpret temporary works and permanent works drawings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with principal contractors.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete design and construction techniques.
• CSCS card.
• SMSTS qualification.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career progression.
• Involvement in technically challenging reinforced concrete structures.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Support towards further engineering and temporary works qualifications.

Ideal Project Background

Candidates from heavy civils projects such as bridges, viaducts, water treatment works, flood defence schemes, energy developments, rail infrastructure, highways and large reinforced concrete structures will be considered.

Key Skills

• Temporary Works Coordination
• Reinforced Concrete Structures
• Formwork
• Falsework
• BS 5975
• Temporary Works Register
• Civil Engineering
• Infrastructure
• Concrete Frames
• Bridge Construction
• Water Infrastructure
• Construction Planning
• Design Coordination
• Health & Safety
• Buildability Reviews