Job Title: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
Reports to: Project Manager / Principal Contractor
Location: Site-based with travel across Manchester but also (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum + expenses
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to oversee and manage all temporary works activities in line with BS 5975:2019+A1:2024. This role is ideal for a Structural or Civil Engineer with a strong background in temporary works design, checking, and coordination.
As the appointed TWC, you will act as the central point of contact for temporary works on site — ensuring designs are safe, compliant, and integrated seamlessly into project delivery. You will be responsible for driving safety, maintaining robust documentation, and supporting collaboration across design, construction, and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the formally appointed Temporary Works Coordinator in accordance with BS 5975.
• Manage the Temporary Works Register and maintain all associated documentation.
• Review and approve Temporary Works Design Briefs (TWDBs).
• Coordinate with designers, checkers, site teams, and contractors to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Undertake design checks for Category 2 and 3 temporary works where suitably qualified.
• Authorise and issue Permits to Load / Permits to Dismantle.
• Ensure all temporary works are designed, checked, constructed, loaded, maintained, and dismantled safely.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to site teams.
• Carry out site inspections to verify compliance with design and safety requirements.
• Liaise with the Principal Designer / Principal Contractor to integrate temporary works into overall project plans.
• Capture and share lessons learned from audits, incidents, and project reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator training course – mandatory.
• Extensive experience in temporary works design, management, and coordination.
• Competency in designing and checking Category 2 and 3 works (formwork, falsework, façade retention, propping, scaffolding, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of BS 5975:2019+A1:2024 and related legislation.
• Proven site-based experience with flexibility to travel across the North of England.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Package

• £65,000 annual salary
• Travel and site expenses fully covered
• Pension and benefits package
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £60,000.00-£65,000.41 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have CIBT?

Experience:

• Temporary Works Coordinator: 5 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M8 8RG
Reference ID: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
Expected start date: 30/09/202

• Serve as the formally appointed Temporary Works Coordinator in accordance with BS 5975.
• Manage the Temporary Works Register and maintain all associated documentation.
• Review and approve Temporary Works Design Briefs (TWDBs).
• Coordinate with designers, checkers, site teams, and contractors to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Undertake design checks for Category 2 and 3 temporary works where suitably qualified.
• Authorise and issue Permits to Load / Permits to Dismantle.
• Ensure all temporary works are designed, checked, constructed, loaded, maintained, and dismantled safely.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to site teams.
• Carry out site inspections to verify compliance with design and safety requirements.
• Liaise with the Principal Designer / Principal Contractor to integrate temporary works into overall project plans.
• Capture and share lessons learned from audits, incidents, and project reviews