Temporary Works Coordinator

Advance Training and Recruitment Services; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Temporary Works Coordinator to join a major infrastructure project. You will coordinate design, approvals, and inspections of temporary works on site, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires strong building or civil engineering background, BS 5975 expertise, and hands-on site experience. You will work with designers, project teams and site personnel to deliver works to programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building or civil engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5975 – Temporary Works Procedures and the Management of Temporary Works.
• Previous experience as a Temporary Works coordinator on construction projects.
• CITB Temporary Works coordinator (TWC) qualification/ticket.
• Hands-on site experience with an understanding of construction methods and temporary works implementation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and organisational skills, coordinating designers, project teams and site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all parties involved in the design and construction of temporary works.
• Manage and maintain the Temporary Works Register/Schedule, ensuring designs, approvals and inspections are tracked.
• Prepare and review temporary works design briefs before issuing them to designers.
• Ensure temporary works designs are completed, checked and approved within programme deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, designers and project teams regarding design requirements and approvals.
• Manage design changes and ensure updated drawings and documentation are issued to relevant parties.
• Ensure site teams work from approved construction drawings and that method statements incorporate temporary works requirements.
• Carry out site inspections of temporary works before loading and unloading.
• Establish and monitor inspection hold points to ensure works progress safely.
• Ensure temporary works structures are properly maintained throughout the construction phase.

Skills

Building/civil engineering

BS 5975 knowledge

TWC qualification

Site coordination

Driving license

Communication skills

Project coordination

Job description

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Temporary Works coordinator to join a major infrastructure project.

You will be responsible for coordinating the design, approval, implementation and inspection of temporary works, working closely with designers, project management and site teams to ensure all works are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant procedures.

This is a site-based role, so we are looking for someone with a strong background in building or civil engineering, good practical site experience and a thorough understanding of BS 5975.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all parties involved in the design and construction of temporary works.

• Manage and maintain the Temporary Works Register/Schedule, ensuring designs, approvals and inspections are tracked.

• Prepare and review temporary works design briefs before issuing them to designers.

• Ensure temporary works designs are completed, checked and approved within programme deadlines.

• Liaise with clients, designers and project teams regarding design requirements and approvals.

• Manage design changes and ensure updated drawings and documentation are issued to relevant parties.

• Ensure site teams work from approved construction drawings and that method statements incorporate temporary works requirements.

• Carry out site inspections of temporary works before loading and unloading.

• Establish and monitor inspection hold points to ensure works progress safely.

• Ensure temporary works structures are properly maintained throughout the construction phase.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in building or civil engineering.

• Strong working knowledge and practical experience of BS 5975 – Temporary Works Procedures and the Management of Temporary Works.

• Previous experience working as a Temporary Works coordinator on construction projects.

• CITB Temporary Works coordinator (TWC) qualification/ticket.

• Strong, hands‑on site experience with an understanding of construction methods and temporary works implementation.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate designers, project teams and site personnel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.