Temporary Works Co-ordinator
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Central London, London |
| Sector | Power & Utilities |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Andrew Smith |
| Job Ref | 19316 |
- Description
The Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) will deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective temporary works solutions to support project delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating, reviewing, and checking designs, ensuring compliance with CDM and industry standards, and providing technical advice and solutions tailored to client and site requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare, review, and manage temporary works design briefs, technical designs, and independent checks, ensuring compliance with CDM, HSE, and environmental standards
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Coordinate design consultants, internal teams, and specialist suppliers to deliver temporary solutions on time, within budget, and to required approvals
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Provide technical support including value-engineered alternatives, reviewing complex method statements, and resolving design queries (RFIs, TQs)
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Assist with estimating, supplier approvals, pricing, movement orders, and traffic management schemes; oversee handover from design to construction teams
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Liaise with clients, suppliers, and third parties to maintain collaboration and promote best practice across projects
Requirements
Essential
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Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
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Strong knowledge of temporary works, construction processes, deep drainage, lifting ops, and structural works
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Experience in water and rail sectors; able to review permanent and temporary designs
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Proficient in AutoCAD with knowledge of CESWI, Network Rail, and Highways specifications
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Experience securing third-party approvals; CITB Temporary Works Coordinator and CSCS card
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Ability to identify risks/opportunities and support logistics planning
Desirable
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Appointed Person for Lifting, NRSWA Supervisor
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Site and design office experience
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Incorporated/Chartered membership (or working towards it)
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Knowledge of TFL, DLR, and NR approval processes
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Familiarity with Autodesk, Bluebeam, and Bentley 3D
Benefits
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Competitive salary and annual review
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Company pension, life assurance, and private medical
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Profit share scheme and flexible benefits
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, loyalty days, and volunteering leave
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Company car/allowance
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