Temporary Works Coordinator

VGC; West Devon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Temporary Works Coordinator to manage all aspects of Temporary Works on major projects in Plymouth. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in heavy civils projects, ideally within the nuclear sector. Key responsibilities include coordinating work between site teams, reviewing designs for approval, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. A degree in civil engineering is desirable, along with strong knowledge of Temporary Works management procedures. This role requires BPSS security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a TWC on heavy civils/construction projects.
• Experience in managing Temporary Works through design preparation and checking.
• Knowledge in structural steel buildings would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of Temporary Works on major projects.
• Manage Temporary Works submissions through lifecycle to client approval.
• Ensure implementation of designs on-site and issue TW permits.

Skills

Experience in heavy civils construction

Temporary Works Management procedures

Site inspections

Health and Safety commitment

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Membership with IStructE, ICE or equivalent

Job description

Temporary Works Coordinator

Location - Plymouth

My client is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator. Joining the design / engineering team, you will be responsible for co‑ordinating all aspects of Temporary Works on one of the major projects ongoing in the dockyard. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required.

Accountabilities

• As an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a TWC on heavy civils / construction projects, preferably with experience in the nuclear sector.
• In this role you will be responsible for the following: Reporting to the Lead TWC / Temporary Works Manager.
• Co‑ordination of Temporary Works between our site teams and designers.
• Review of TW design briefs prepared by our site teams to ensure they are suitable for issue to the project's Temporary Works Design teams and management of that submission process.
• Management of Temporary Works through the full design preparation and design checking processes in accordance with applicable procedures and client requirements.
• Manage Temporary Works design submissions through their full life‑cycle to client approval, implementation, use and dismantling.
• Ensure the implementation of these Temporary Works on site is in accordance with the approved and checked design details.
• Site inspections and issuing of TW Permits.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to the project's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and management system requirements and expectations.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrate a commitment to eliminate or minimise those risks.
• Manage and coordinate Temporary Works Supervisors.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in civil engineering equivalent is desirable - one or more of:
  • BSc, BA, BEng, MEng
  • Eng Tech, MICE, TIStructE, Completion of Higher Apprenticeship
• We will consider personnel working towards Chartership / Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a TWC on heavy civils / construction projects, preferably with experience in the nuclear sector.
• Experience of overseeing a broad range of reinforced concrete, formwork and falsework Temporary Works schemes as a TWC or in part as a TWS.
• Ideally experience in design and / or engineering management.
• Strong working knowledge of Temporary Works Management procedures.
• Experience in the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Awareness of commercial processes.
• A knowledge or experience of structural steel building buildings would be useful.