Temporary Works Co-ordinator

Job Title:

Temporary Works Co-ordinator

Salary: £400-£450 per day, Inside IR35

Location:

Leicester, UK

Type:
Contract, hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Temporary Works Co-ordinator to lead planning, coordination, design assurance, implementation, and removal of temporary works (TW) on live construction sites. You will be the primary point of contact for all temporary works matters, ensuring safety, compliance, and programme efficiency. You will manage the interface between Temporary Works Designers, Supervisors, the construction team, and the supply chain.

About the Client:

Our client is an integrated design and build provider within the water sector, supporting multiple long-term frameworks and projects across the UK. They value diversity, innovation, and personal development, offering an environment where employees can grow to their full potential. Their commitment to mental health, ex-military support, and inclusive workplace culture sets them apart in the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the Temporary Works Register; ensure all items are identified, risk assessed, and controlled through their lifecycle.
Develop and enforce project-specific Temporary Works procedures aligned with company standards and BS 5975.
Issue permits-to-load/unload only after inspections, design checks, and hold points are met.
Prepare and brief TW Design Briefs; ensure clear load cases, interfaces, constraints, and construction methodology.
Manage clash/interface issues between TW and permanent works, utilities, scaffolding, lifting operations, earthworks, and geotechnical risks.
Nominate and brief Temporary Works Supervisors and site teams on design intent, inspection/test plans, and hold points.
Ensure TW are installed, inspected, maintained, adapted, and removed in accordance with design and procedures.
Integrate TW controls into lifting plans, excavation support, formwork, temporary stability, access, temporary services, traffic management, and drainage/over‑pumping.
Conduct site inspections, escalate hazards, and block work if controls are not in place.
Maintain records: TW Register, design/check certificates, inspection records, permits, NCRs, handover/strike certificates, and as-built information.
Provide weekly status updates to the Project Manager on critical TW, upcoming hold points, design deliverables, resource pressures, and risks/opportunities.

What Our Client is Looking For:

CSCS card (appropriate level)
Temporary Works Co‑ordinator Training Course (TWCTC) certificate (CITB)
SMSTS (or equivalent site management safety training)
First Aid at Work (desirable)
Appointed Person (Lifting) or LOLER awareness (desirable)
2+ years' experience in TW coordination/supervision on live construction sites
Proven experience across multiple disciplines: civil structures, deep excavations & temporary support, formwork/falsework, scaffolding & access, temporary services, heavy lifting, crane bases/platforms
Track record in managing design checks, permits, hold points, and interface risks on programme-critical works
Experience working with tier‑1/large subcontractors and design consultants

What Our Client Offers:

£400-£450 per day, Inside IR35
Hybrid working (role dependent)
Car or car allowance (role dependent)
Contribution pension scheme
Life assurance
Health and private medical insurance
Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts, and Kids Pass

Eligibility:

Eligible to work in the UK without restrictions

Opportunity for Growth:

Join a supportive, innovative water sector organisation
Gain exposure to complex, programme-critical projects
Develop skills across multiple construction and engineering disciplines
Access training, personal development, and career progression opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status