Temporary Works Co-ordinator - Preston, United Kingdom - Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty
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Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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About the role
Our work matters to millions. It'll matter to you too.

Join our Rail UK team as a Temporary Works Coordinator and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.


Role Purpose:


The Package Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) must have a proven track record acting as a TWC on large scale civil engineering projects.

Knowledge and experience are the key attributes for the role along with strong interpersonal organizational team working skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.


What you'll be doing
As a Temporary Works Coordinator, you will have the following accountabilities:

  • Agree with the Designers/Checkers and other Parties on the level of risk and design check
  • Coordinate all Temporary Works activities
  • Ensure that a detailed design brief has been produced, with full consultation, is adequate and is in accordance with the actual situation on site
  • Advise the permanent works designer of any temporary conditions, or loads, that should be considered in the permanent works design
  • Ensure that a satisfactory Temporary Works design is carried out
  • Ensure that the design is independently checked for concept, structural adequacy and compliance with the brief
  • Register or record the drawings, calculations and other relevant documents relating to the final design
  • Ensure TW documentation is adequately maintained within the site management systems
  • Ensure that those responsible for onsite supervision receive full design details, with significant risks and design limitations highlighted
  • Ensure that checks are made at appropriate stages covering the more critical factors
  • Ensure that any proposed changes in materials or construction are checked against the original design and appropriate action taken
  • Ensure that any agreed changes or corrections of faults, are correctly carried out on site
  • Ensure that during use all appropriate maintenance and routine inspection is carried out
  • Issue formal permit to load/proceed if final check(s) prove satisfactory
  • Obtain the criteria that allows the temporary works to be removed
  • Ensure temporary load cases are adequately considered
  • When it has been confirmed that the permanent structure has attained adequate strength required by the design, issue formal permission to dismantle the Temporary Works.
  • Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

  • Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, minimum of an HNC/HND, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc).
  • Previous TWC experience.
  • CSCS Card
  • CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course (preferred)
  • Completed SMSTS (preferred)

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.


About us
Our Rail business has an extensive legacy of rail expertise. Our teams safely deliver complex projects, from consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and maintenance. Using advanced plant and machinery, and unique innovations, we provide end-to-end solutions for our customers.


Our aim is to improve the passenger's experience, and our teams create better journeys by increasing network capacity, improving reliability, and making our railways more efficient and sustainable.


As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and 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.


Job Reference:
BBUK05533
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