Temporary Works Coordinator - Safer, Compliant Delivery

Omexom UK; Castleford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom UK is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to lead all aspects of temporary works across projects, ensuring safe design, installation, use and removal in line with BS 5975 and CDM requirements. You will liaise with designers, site teams and clients, maintain registers and RAMS, and drive safe practices on site.

The role requires formal TWC training, civil/structural background, and strong risk management, with a focus on safety and compliance within infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator or similar role.
• Good understanding of BS 5975 and CDM Regulations.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering principles and site safety.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities or power sectors (desirable).
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-solving and risk management capability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for all temporary works activities on allocated projects.
• Coordinate temporary works between designers, site teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Ensure all temporary works are planned and managed in accordance with BS 5975 and company procedures.
• Prepare and issue design briefs, ensuring all relevant site constraints and requirements are captured.
• Review temporary works designs for buildability, compliance, and alignment with the design brief.
• Ensure all designs are checked, approved, and, where required, submitted for third-party approval prior to implementation.
• Maintain a Temporary Works Register, including all relevant documentation such as design approvals, RAMS, inspection records, and permits.
• Manage and control hold points through the issue of Permits to Load/Unload/Proceed.
• Ensure temporary works are installed, inspected, maintained, and dismantled in accordance with RAMS.
• Carry out or coordinate regular inspections and audits to ensure continued compliance and identify risks or non-conformance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with temporary works activities.
• Stop and report unsafe practices where necessary.
• Work closely with Construction Managers, Engineers, and Site Supervisors to integrate temporary works with permanent works.
• Provide guidance and support to site teams on temporary works procedures and best practice.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Civil/Structural Eng qualification (HNC/HND min; degree desirable)

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training

SMSTS or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Omexom UK is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to lead all aspects of temporary works across projects, ensuring safe design, installation, use and removal in line with BS 5975 and CDM requirements. You will liaise with designers, site teams and clients, maintain registers and RAMS, and drive safe practices on site.

The role requires formal TWC training, civil/structural background, and strong risk management, with a focus on safety and compliance within infrastructure projects.