Temporary Works Coordinator

Temporary Works Coordinator Location: Major Highways Scheme Contract: 5-6 months+ Rate: £400-£450/d CIS, £500-£550/d umbrella Hours: 47.5 hours per week The Role Our client, a Tier 1 highways contractor, is looking for…

Pay rate £400 – £550/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 18 August 2026

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Temporary Works Coordinator

Location: Major Highways Scheme
Contract: 5-6 months+
Rate: £400-£450/d CIS, £500-£550/d umbrella
Hours: 47.5 hours per week

The Role

Our client, a Tier 1 highways contractor, is looking for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a major highways scheme.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will manage all temporary works activity to ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery in line with the scheme design, highway specifications, programme and Development Consent Order requirements.

You will also act as the Lead Appointed Person for Lifting on the project.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the full temporary works process across the scheme
Maintain the Temporary Works Register and identify temporary works requirements
Review and implement drawings, specifications, construction methodologies and loading constraints
Appoint, manage and assess the competence of Temporary Works Supervisors
Plan and manage temporary works inspections, checks, hold points and approvals
Carry out site visits at least twice per week to assess conditions and manage risks
Ensure site teams receive the correct temporary works information and controls
Review and approve relevant RAMS, inspection and test plans
Exercise authority to stop work where temporary works controls are unsafe
Lead lifting operations as the scheme's Lead Appointed Person
Manage, mentor and support engineering and site teams
Promote a right-first-time approach to safety, quality and delivery
Complete ongoing temporary works CPD and mandatory project trainingEssential Requirements

Valid CITB Temporary Works Coordinator qualification
Valid SMSTS and relevant CSCS card
Degree, HND or equivalent vocational qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
Incorporated, Chartered or equivalent professional-body membership
At least 3 years' construction delivery and temporary works experience
Previous experience within a Principal Contractor environment
Strong knowledge of temporary works procedures, engineering principles and site-based risk management
Ability to read and implement drawings, specifications and construction methodologies
Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and document-control systemsDesirable Experience

Previous TWC experience on highways, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
Experience with earthworks, drainage, structures, excavations, temporary access and lifting operations
Previous experience managing Temporary Works Supervisors and engineering teamsNext steps

For more information, please call Daniel Baker on (phone number removed) or apply via this advert

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