Temporary Works Coordinator

Shape what success looks like in the world of high-profile construction as a Temporary Works Coordinator. We’re proud of what we do and well on our way to leading every market we’re in. Collaborating with a winning team to secure even more business, you’ll get to apply your tendering expertise on an unrivalled scale.

As part of our Major Projects division, you will be working directly on the project based in Derby, to undertake the design co-ordination, management and delivery of all temporary works required on the project. This will span from the initial feasibility assessment, through detail design and installation to final removal, including where appropriate preparation of in-house temporary works design.

As a Temporary Works Coordinator, you will:

• Support the conception, design, development, planning, delivery and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Temporary Works solutions.
• The role of the TWC could be considered like that of a clerk of works, or inspector, rather than a resident engineer. The TWC should be an inspector checking that the certified design is implemented in accordance with the drawings or specification prepared by the designer of the temporary works and, if differences, errors or omissions are found, these should be corrected or referred to the designer or designated individual.
• Assess & identify temporary works requirements on each project, this could include:
  • Access, protection and lifting scaffolding
  • Excavation support for tower foundations or cable trenches
  • Formwork & setting templates for reinforced concrete foundations
  • Piling & Cranage platforms
  • Access roads & traffic management
• Catenary Support System (in-house system used in place of scaffold)
  Backstays & temporary steelwork for tower support
• Temporary overhead line diversions
• Development of accurate design briefs in consultation with site and design teams
• Creation and maintenance of schedules to track and control schemes’ temporary works
• To identify competent designers, suppliers & operatives for installation of each type of temporary works, and to co-ordinate & supervise their work
• Undertake simple (Cat 0/1) temporary works designs
• Acting as a focal point for temporary works over multiple sites; support the Temporary Works Supervisors responsible for inspecting the erection, maintenance and dismantling of temporary works in accordance with BBUS procedures.
• Ensure business processes and systems for Temporary Works are implemented
• Audit and competency assess BBUS projects & suppliers
• Support all design & construction activities within the Overhead Line and Cabling sectors.
• Develop and maintain proactive and positive relationships with all key stakeholders within BBUS and across the wider Balfour Beatty Group.
• Understand the importance of corporate governance and ensure consistent measures and standards are applied.
• Promote and encourage a culture that aligns with and actively supports the BBUS company values.
• From guidance and lead the onsite control all Temporary Works activities within the given Section.

To join us as a Temporary Works Coordinator, you’ll need:

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, minimum of a HNC/HND, preferably BEng.
• Experience preferably with a temporary works/civils/utilities background, with a
  significant & wide range of temporary works construction experience, with a sound understanding of engineering principles.
• Awareness of the requirements of BS5975:2008 procedural control requirements
• Excellent communications & team working skills.
• Sound health & safety knowledge relating to site and design activities.
• Good IT Skills

If you’re inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Temporary Works Coordinator. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you’ll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible and we would be happy to explore this with you.

To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at https://www.balfourbeatty.com/how-we-work/diversity-and-inclusion/

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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