Temporary Works Coordinator - HVP

Bilfinger UK; Carrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is supporting the LAES project in Greater Manchester as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC). You will ensure all non-permanent works—power, lighting, fencing, access, structures, scaffolding, formwork and shoring—are safely planned, designed, checked and erected, with RAMS guiding risk decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing design checks, risk mitigation, on-site supervision, and strict adherence to health and safety regulations while coordinating with designers, engineers,

Qualifications

• RAMS knowledge and risk assessment practices.
• Experience planning, checking and approving temporary works designs.
• Strong on-site supervision of temporary works activities.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to coordinate with designers, engineers, site teams and other contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of temporary works designs ensuring safety and compliance.
• Check designs for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks via RAMS.
• Monitor the erection and use of temporary works on site.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, and other contractors; maintain documentation.

Skills

RAMS knowledge

Temporary works planning

On-site supervision

Safety compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Highview Power Carrington - LAES Project (FOAK)

50MW / 300MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage Facility | Greater Manchester

First-of-a-kind, commercial-scale greenfield delivery of a 50MW / 300MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, supporting long-duration energy storage and the UK’s net-zero transition.

The project utilises proprietary LAES technology, converting surplus renewable electricity into stored liquid air, with later pressurisation and reheating to drive turbines for electricity generation.

Role / Scope (Bilfinger UK)

• Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
• Delivery of complex, safety-critical systems within a novel technology environment
• Working within a large high-performing, multi-disciplinary integrated delivery team on a technically challenging FOAK scheme

A landmark project combining innovation, engineering excellence, and collaboration to deliver one of the UK’s most advanced energy storage assets.

The Role

As a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) your role is to ensure that all non-permanent works such as temporary power, lighting, fencing, access, structures, scaffolding, formwork, shoring, are safely and efficiently planned, designed, checked, and erected. The TWC ensures adherence to design and safety standards, conducts risk assessments, monitors temporary works, and coordinates with various stakeholders to maintain structural integrity and project efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Planning

Overseeing the preparation of suitable temporary works designs and ensuring they are checked for safety and compliance.

Risk Management

Identifying and mitigating risks associated with temporary works by way of RAMS.

On-site Supervision

Monitoring the erection and use of temporary works to ensure they are built and maintained correctly.

Compliance

Making sure all temporary works meet relevant health and safety regulations and industry standards.

Coordination

Liaising with designers, engineers, site teams, and other contractors to ensure temporary works don't compromise the main construction.

Documentation

Maintaining records of designs, checks, and any alterations to temporary works.

Stopping Work

Having the authority to stop work if temporary works are not satisfactory or safe.

Importance of a TWC

The TWC plays a crucial role in preventing accidents and structural failures that can result from poorly designed or executed temporary works. By ensuring proper management of these non-permanent elements, the TWC contributes to the overall safety, efficiency, and success of a construction project.