Temporary Works Coordinator

Randstad CPE; Redcar; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator for major projects in Teesside/Redcar Area. This 12-month role focuses on end-to-end temporary works design, delivery and governance, ensuring safety, compliance and operational excellence on site.

You will oversee coordination with designers, engineers, project leads and regulators, maintaining schedules, reviewing design briefs and managing changes to meet construction timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex temporary works on major civil engineering, power, or industrial schemes.
• Completed accredited TWC training or recent TWC refresher/update course.
• Up-to-date knowledge of major contractor Temporary Works procedures and BS 5975 standards.
• Track record as an appointed TWC within last 2 years or recent re-appointment training/briefing.
• Desirable degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management; practical competence prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with temporary works designers, site engineers, project leads and external bodies to manage delivery and approvals.
• Compile and maintain the project Temporary Works Schedule with design and site teams.
• Prepare and review design briefs for adequacy; ensure schedules align with construction programme and deadlines.
• Manage design changes with designers; communicate residual risks and issue Temporary Works documentation.
• Ensure on-site governance with drawings for construction; establish inspection hold points before loading or pours.
• Inspect ground preparations, foundations, temporary structures; supervise Temporary Works Supervisors on-site.

Skills

Temporary Works

Safety-first

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Tools

BS 5975

Job description

Temporary Works Coordinator (Major Projects)

Location: Teesside / Redcar Area

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Starting November 2026)

Rate: £720 per day (Umbrella - Inclusive of lodge allowance)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Temporary Works Coordinators (TWCs) to join a flagship, nationally significant energy transition and infrastructure project

You will oversee and manage the end-to-end design, delivery, and implementation of all temporary works across the project, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence at every stage

Key Responsibilities

Coordination & Management: Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders, including temporary works designers (TWD), site engineers, project leads, and external bodies to manage the delivery and approval of schemes

Registers & Schedules: Compile, maintain, and periodically review the project Temporary Works Schedule alongside the design and site teams

Design Briefs & Reviews: Prepare and review design briefs for adequacy prior to issue. Ensure designs are realistically scheduled within the construction programme and strictly delivered within deadlines

Risk & Change Control: Manage design changes with designers, verify residual risks are clearly communicated, and ensure Temporary Works Design Check Confirmation/Approval documentation is properly issued

On-Site Governance: Ensure all site execution strictly follows drawings approved 'for construction'. Agree and implement inspection hold points with the construction team prior to loading, unloading, or concrete pours

Quality Assurance: Inspect ground preparations, foundations, and temporary structures before erection. Verify materials/equipment integrity; and supervise/assess Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS) on-site

Candidate Requirements

Proven Experience: Demonstrable track record managing complex temporary works on major civil engineering, power, or industrial infrastructure schemes

Certifications:

Completed an accredited TWC training course or recent TWC Refresher/Update course

• Up-to-date knowledge of major contractor Temporary Works procedures and BS 5975 standards

• Track record of acting as an appointed TWC within the last 2 years (or formal re-appointment training/briefing)

Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management is desirable (though practical competence and experience take priority)

Soft Skills: Strong safety-first mindset, collaborative approach to multi-contractor environments, and proactive problem-solving ability

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.