Temporary Works Lead: Safe On-Time Design and Coordination

STRABAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking a qualified Temporary Works Coordinator to oversee the company’s temporary works control procedure in line with BS5975 across self-delivery and subcontractor works. You will coordinate design packages, inspect and track documentation, and ensure safe lifecycle management of temporary works on site.

You will liaise with internal teams, external designers and subcontractors, provide buildability advice, and maintain robust document control and project reporting to support

Qualifications

• CSCS Card is required for site access.
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training completed or in progress.
• Experience in Civil Engineering sector or similar.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Experience on fast-moving projects with multiple interfaces.
• Strong health & safety knowledge relevant to design and site activities.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience in Temporary Works Coordination and/or temporary works design (desirable).
• Knowledge of BS5975 and CDM2015 principles (desirable).
• CEng/MICE or CEng IStructE membership desirable.
• SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee temporary works control procedures in line with BS5975 within designated areas of responsibility for self-delivery and subcontractor works.
• Coordinate timely delivery of temporary works design packages with in-house teams and external designers/suppliers.
• Oversee inspections, permits, hold points, and compliance with temporary works requirements through design, erection, use and dismantling.
• Act as central point of contact between internal teams, external designers, and subcontractors for design deliverables and construction requirements.
• Provide buildability advice, support technical queries, and contribute to meetings for timely and safe delivery of temporary works.
• Maintain accurate temporary works records and manage the temporary works register with all required documentation.
• Monitor and verify that critical design elements, interfaces, and assurance requirements address regulatory standards.
• Track, manage, and report on the status of temporary works designs focusing on programme, budget, risks, and milestones.
• Manage and maintain robust document control processes for design and construction records.
• Ensure design submissions are uploaded to document management systems and issued to reviewing parties.
• Promote use of project systems (e.g., ProjectWise, AssetWise) in line with procedures.
• Coordinate with Permanent Works Design Management to ensure alignment with permanent works requirements.

Skills

CSCS Card

Temporary Works Coordinator Training

Civil Engineering experience

MS Office

Project coordination

Health & Safety knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Temporary works coordination/design

BS5975/CDM2015 knowledge

SMSTS or equivalent

Education

Civil/Structural engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Document control systems

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking a qualified Temporary Works Coordinator to oversee the company’s temporary works control procedure in line with BS5975 across self-delivery and subcontractor works. You will coordinate design packages, inspect and track documentation, and ensure safe lifecycle management of temporary works on site.

You will liaise with internal teams, external designers and subcontractors, provide buildability advice, and maintain robust document control and project reporting to support