Principle Contractor Temporary Works Coordinator

Temporary Works Coordinator

Location: London
Contract: 12-month contract
Sector: Major Infrastructure / Nuclear / Civil Engineering

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a major UK infrastructure programme on an initial 12-month contract.

This is a London-based position working within a multidisciplinary engineering and construction team, supporting the safe design, coordination, installation and assurance of temporary works across a complex civil engineering project.

The Role

As Temporary Works Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing temporary works activities across the project, ensuring designs, installations and associated documentation comply with project procedures, relevant legislation and BS 5975:2019.

You will act as a key interface between engineering, design and construction teams, ensuring temporary works are properly planned, checked, approved, installed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and regularly update the Temporary Works Register / Schedule
Coordinate temporary works requirements between design, engineering and construction teams
Prepare and review temporary works design briefs before issue to designers
Ensure temporary works designs comply with the approved design brief
Coordinate design reviews, checks, approvals and associated documentation
Manage temporary works design progress against the construction programme
Ensure sufficient time is allowed for design, checking, approval and installation
Manage temporary works design changes and revisions
Ensure relevant design check and approval documentation is completed
Provide technical guidance to project and construction teams
Support the management of temporary works risks during pre-construction and delivery
Review method statements, work package plans and construction activities relating to temporary works
Carry out inspections of temporary works installations
Ensure installations comply with approved designs before loading or use
Establish and manage inspection and hold points
Produce and review Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Check Sheets
Monitor temporary works installations and ensure they are correctly maintained
Coordinate with subcontractor Temporary Works Coordinators and Supervisors
Liaise with client representatives and other project stakeholders
Support the assessment and ongoing competence of Temporary Works Supervisors
Ensure temporary works activities comply with project procedures, safety requirements and applicable standards

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with:

A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator
Experience within rail, nuclear, major infrastructure or complex civil engineering projects
Strong working knowledge of BS 5975:2019
A valid CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Certificate
Experience managing temporary works registers, design briefs, checks and approvals
Experience coordinating temporary works designers and construction teams
Experience carrying out temporary works inspections and assurance activities
Strong understanding of construction risk, design management and temporary works procedures
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to manage multiple temporary works packages and priorities at the same timeAn HNC/HND or higher qualification in Civil Engineering would be advantageous but is not essential.

IEng or CEng status would also be beneficial.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate DBS and project security clearance process.

The Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a high-profile UK infrastructure project on a 12-month contract, working from London and taking responsibility for temporary works coordination, compliance and assurance across a technically complex programme.

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful