Temporary Works Manager

Acciona Australia; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Construction in the Philippines seeks a Temporary Works Manager to lead design, coordination, and technical assurance for temporary works in bridge construction, including marine platforms and lifting systems.

The role requires 15 years of total experience (10+ in a similar position), a civil engineering degree, and strong English proficiency to collaborate with multicultural teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15 years total experience, with at least 10 years in a similar role.
• Strong structural engineering knowledge of temporary works systems in marine/offshore environments.
• Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional English proficiency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of all temporary works for marine bridge construction activities.
• Develop safe, efficient, and constructible temporary works solutions (cofferdams, falsework, formwork, lifting systems, access structures).
• Review design briefs, engineering requirements, and construction methodologies to define temporary works scope and objectives.
• Ensure temporary works designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Coordinate integration of temporary works with permanent works and construction sequencing.
• Liaise with permanent works designers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Professional English

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Temporary Works Manager – Bridge Construction

ACCIONA Construction is looking for a Temporary Works Manager to be based in the Philippines. The role will be key to ensuring the proper planning, coordination, design management and technical assurance of temporary works required for the safe construction of bridge structures, including marine and over-water temporary structures, in line with project needs, technical specifications, safety standards and operational requirements.

Job Description

The Temporary Works Design Manager is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and technical assurance of all temporary works required to safely construct the bridge structures. This includes marine platforms, falsework, formwork, launching gantries, cofferdams, piling templates, working platforms, lifting systems, and access structures in challenging offshore or over-water environments.

Reports To

Design Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of all temporary works for marine bridge construction activities.
• Develop safe, efficient, and constructible temporary works solutions including cofferdams, falsework, formwork, working platforms, piling frames, lifting systems, and marine access structures.
• Review design briefs, engineering requirements, and construction methodologies to define temporary works scope and objectives.
• Ensure temporary works designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Coordinate integration of temporary works with permanent works design and construction sequencing.
• Liaise with permanent works designers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience: 15 years total, 10 years in a similar position.
• Strong structural engineering knowledge of temporary works systems in marine construction environments and offshore conditions.
• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional English proficiency.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Communication and stakeholder management in multicultural environments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ACCIONA values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging, and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. Application is encouraged from anyone irrespective of origin, circumstances, background or condition.