Appointed Person / Temporary Works Coordinator
We are looking for an experienced Appointed Person / Temporary Works Coordinator to join a major civil engineering project.
The successful candidate will have a strong background within heavy civils, infrastructure or major construction projects, together with a good understanding of safe digging practices and working around underground services/utilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage temporary works activities across site.
- Ensure temporary works are planned, designed, checked and implemented safely.
- Liaise with site teams, engineers, designers and subcontractors.
- Support the planning and coordination of excavation and groundworks activities.
- Ensure safe systems of work are followed when working around underground services and utilities.
- Review relevant temporary works documentation, permits, designs and site requirements.
- Identify potential temporary works and excavation-related risks.
- Carry out site inspections and ensure works are completed in accordance with agreed procedures.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture across the project.
Requirements
- Previous experience as an Appointed Person, Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or within a similar temporary works position.
- Strong experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, heavy civils or major projects.
- Good working knowledge of temporary works procedures.
- Good understanding of safe digging, excavation safety and underground services.
- Ability to coordinate multiple temporary works activities on a busy construction site.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with site teams, designers and subcontractors.
- Relevant Temporary Works Coordinator / Temporary Works qualification or training would be highly advantageous.
- Relevant construction qualifications and CSCS/CITB credentials are desirable.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major civil engineering project where you will play an important role in ensuring temporary works and excavation activities are properly coordinated and delivered safely.