Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

Balfour Beatty plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave

Pension & share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator for Dundee to lead temporary works activities on major transmission and distribution projects. You will oversee design, approval, installation, inspection and dismantling, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient delivery.

The role requires strong coordination across project teams, designers and subcontractors, with a focus on governance, risk management and high engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator within infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures and governance.
• Good knowledge of BS5975 and CDM Regulations.
• Experience coordinating temporary works design, approval and implementation processes.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator in accordance with BS5975 and company procedures.
• Coordinate temporary works activities across project teams, designers, subcontractors and clients.
• Manage the temporary works process from concept and design through to installation, inspection and dismantling.
• Ensure design briefs capture site conditions and project requirements.
• Review temporary works designs for compliance, constructability and safety.
• Manage temporary works permits, including Permits to Proceed, Load and Unload.
• Maintain temporary works registers and related documentation.
• Identify and manage temporary works risks and implement controls.
• Carry out inspections and compliance checks per approved designs.
• Support project teams with guidance and best practice in temporary works management.
• Collaborate with Construction Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors and supply chain partners.

Skills

Temporary Works Coordination

Civil/Structural engineering knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Problem solving & risk management

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Engineering

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

BS5975 knowledge

CDM Regulations

AutoCAD / design coordination tools

Job description

About the role

Are you an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator looking to play a key role in delivering critical energy infrastructure projects across the UK?

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution business is looking for a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join our team based in Dundee. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major transmission and distribution projects that are helping to strengthen the UK's electricity network and support the transition to a low-carbon future.

As Temporary Works Coordinator, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of temporary works across our projects, ensuring they are designed, managed, installed, inspected and dismantled safely, efficiently and in compliance with industry standards and company procedures.

Working closely with project teams, designers, subcontractors and clients, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and engineering excellence.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) in accordance with BS5975 and company procedures.
• Coordinating temporary works activities across project teams, designers, subcontractors and clients.
• Managing the temporary works process from concept and design through to installation, inspection and dismantling.
• Ensuring design briefs accurately capture site conditions and project requirements.
• Reviewing temporary works designs for compliance, constructability and safety.
• Managing temporary works permits, including Permits to Proceed, Load and Unload.
• Maintaining temporary works registers and associated documentation.
• Identifying and managing temporary works risks and implementing effective control measures.
• Carrying out inspections and compliance checks to ensure temporary works are delivered in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
• Supporting project teams with guidance, training and best practice in temporary works management.
• Working collaboratively with Construction Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery.

Our projects include a diverse range of temporary works activities, including:

• Scaffolding for access, OHL protection and cable termination works.
• Excavation support for cable routes, joint bays and foundations.
• Formwork and falsework for substation and foundation construction.
• Crane, piling rig and MEWP working platforms.
• Temporary access roads and traffic management solutions.
• Temporary bridges, culverts and trench crossing systems.
• Temporary steelwork and tower support systems.
• Temporary overhead line diversions.
• Catenary support systems and bespoke engineering solutions.

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator, ideally within Power Transmission & Distribution, utilities or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of temporary works procedures and governance.
• Good knowledge of BS5975 and CDM Regulations.
• Experience coordinating temporary works design, approval and implementation processes.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across project teams, clients and subcontractors.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Civil or Structural Engineering qualification (HNC/HND minimum, degree preferred).
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training (or equivalent).
• SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification (desirable).

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]