Temporary Works Lead - Major Infrastructure

Nicholas Associates; Highgate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile projects

Collaborative team

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a large-scale project in the UK. You will ensure safe planning, design, implementation, and dismantling of temporary works across the project lifecycle.

Based on a Birmingham site, you will work with site teams, designers, and subcontractors to achieve compliant and efficient operations, leading investigations into incidents and maintaining rigorous documentation and controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works procedures.
• Relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• Valid TWC certification (CITB or equivalent).
• Experience managing complex temporary works systems (shoring, propping, scaffolding, etc).
• CSCS card and knowledge of UK construction health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee temporary works operations on the project in accordance with BS 5975.
• Function as the appointed Temporary Works Coordinator ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Review and approve RAMS and designs; ensure proper sign-off before use.
• Maintain a up-to-date temporary works register and document control.
• Coordinate with designers, site managers, subcontractors, and engineers for safe integration of temporary works.
• Lead inspections and ensure permit-to-load/permit-to-strike systems are applied.
• Identify and mitigate risks; provide guidance to Temporary Works Supervisors.
• Conduct site audits and ensure health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

BS 5975 knowledge

Site coordination

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

BS 5975 protocols

RAMS review process

Job description

Nicholas Associates is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a large-scale project in the UK. You will ensure safe planning, design, implementation, and dismantling of temporary works across the project lifecycle.

Based on a Birmingham site, you will work with site teams, designers, and subcontractors to achieve compliant and efficient operations, leading investigations into incidents and maintaining rigorous documentation and controls.