Temporary Works Coordinator

Randstad Construction & Property; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator for a flagship energy transition and infrastructure project in Teesside/Redcar. You will oversee design, delivery, and implementation of all temporary works, ensuring safety and compliance across the programme.

Responsibilities include coordinating with designers, engineers, and external bodies; maintaining schedules; reviewing design briefs; managing changes; and upholding on-site governance and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex temporary works on major civil, power, or industrial infrastructure schemes.
• Completed accredited TWC training course or recent TWC refresher/update.
• Knowledge of major contractor Temporary Works procedures and BS 5975 standards.
• Track record as an appointed TWC within the last 2 years (or recent re-appointment training/briefing).
• Practical competence and experience prioritized over formal qualification if needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all stakeholders (temporary works designers, site engineers, project leads, external bodies) to manage delivery and approval of schemes.
• Compile, maintain, and review the Temporary Works Schedule with design and site teams.
• Prepare and review design briefs for adequacy and ensure timely delivery within construction programme deadlines.
• Manage design changes with designers and ensure temporary works documentation is issued.
• Ensure on-site governance: follow drawings for construction, and implement inspection hold points with the construction team.
• Inspect ground preparations and temporary structures; supervise Temporary Works Supervisors on-site.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Temporary works coordination

Design review & briefs

Construction programme scheduling

Safety & compliance

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil/Structural Eng or Construction Management

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.

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