Temporary Works Coordinator
Job Introduction
The Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering temporary works on large-scale civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience, supported by strong interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
In this role, you will manage a team of Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS) and construction supervisors, reporting to the Area Temporary Works Manager and providing full support as required. The position relates to one of the three principal construction sites within the MWCC S1/S2 project. You will be responsible for ensuring that all Temporary Works are properly designed, constructed, implemented, and dismantled in full compliance with project procedures and safety requirements.
A solid working knowledge of BS 5975 is essential, along with an awareness of PAS 8811 and PAS 8812 standards.
Role Responsibility
- Apply the principles and duties of a Principal Contractor’s Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) as set out in BS 5975:2019, PAS 8811:2017, and all other relevant standards, including HS2 and SCS Temporary Works Procedures and Technical Standards.
- Liaise with designers, checkers, and other relevant parties to agree on risk levels and the required degree of design checking.
- Coordinate and oversee all Temporary Works activities on site.
- Ensure a detailed design brief is prepared through full consultation, accurately reflecting site conditions and project requirements.
- Advise the Permanent Works Designer of any temporary conditions or loads that may affect the permanent design.
- Confirm that all Temporary Works designs are satisfactory and compliant with the design brief.
- Ensure designs are independently checked for concept, structural adequacy, and compliance with standards and the design brief.
- Register and maintain records of drawings, calculations, and all other design documentation.
- Maintain all Temporary Works documentation within the project’s site management systems.
- Ensure supervisory staff are provided with full design details, highlighting significant risks and limitations.
- Verify that inspections and checks are conducted at key stages, particularly for critical elements.
- Review and assess any proposed material or construction changes against the original design, taking appropriate action as required.
- Ensure that any corrections or approved design modifications are correctly implemented on site.
- Oversee the maintenance and routine inspection of Temporary Works during their use.
- Issue formal Permits to Load/Proceed once final checks confirm satisfactory compliance.
- Establish and document the criteria for safe removal of Temporary Works.
- Confirm that temporary load cases are adequately considered in design and construction.
- Issue formal permission to dismantle once the permanent structure has achieved the required design strength.
- Promote compliance with the Client’s and Joint Venture Partners’ Environmental and Sustainability Policies, ensuring statutory and procedural requirements are implemented on the project.
- Mentor Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS) and site engineers, delivering regular briefings to site supervisors.
- Provide targeted briefings on the limitations and constraints of Temporary Works designs, in collaboration with the designer where appropriate.
The Ideal Candidate
- Civil or Structural Engineering qualification — minimum HNC/HND, preferably BEng, MEng, or MSc.
- Proven experience working as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) on major civil engineering projects.
- Valid CSCS Card.
- CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course certification
- SMSTS qualification
- Strong understanding and practical application of BS 5975:2008+A1:2011/2019.
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of the CDM Regulations 2015.
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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