Temporary Works Co-ordinator

The Role
The Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) will be responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective temporary works solutions. You will support project delivery teams by ensuring all designs are properly prepared, checked, and implemented to meet client and site-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage design briefs, specifications, and technical queries.

• Co-ordinate, review, and check designs, ensuring compliance with CDM, H&S, and environmental standards.

• Lead consultants and internal teams to deliver solutions on schedule and within budget.

• Provide technical advice, value-engineered alternatives, and support for method statements.

• Manage approvals, supplier coordination, and pricing for estimating.

• Support applications for movement orders and traffic management schemes.

• Undertake temporary works co-ordination during design and handover phases.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and third parties to ensure smooth delivery.

• Promote best practice and represent the company positively.

Key Measures of Success

• Delivery of services on time, within budget, and to required quality.

• Contribution to CDM, health & safety, and environmental targets.

About You

Essential

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• Strong knowledge of temporary works, engineering management, and construction processes.

• Experience in deep drainage, lifting operations, structural works, and logistics planning.

• Background in the water and rail sectors.

• Skilled in design (permanent/temporary) with AutoCAD proficiency.

• Familiar with CESWI, Network Rail, and Highways specifications.

• Experience obtaining third-party technical approvals.

• CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator certification and valid CSCS card.

• Strong risk identification, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Appointed Person for Lifting / NRSWA Supervisor certification.

• Experience across both site and design office environments.

• Incorporated/Chartered membership (or working towards).

• Knowledge of TFL, DLR, and Network Rail approval processes.

• Familiarity with Autodesk, Bluebeam, or Bentley 3D software.