Temporary Works Coordinator

Posted 21 September 2021
Salary Market related
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration7 Months
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000028726
Contact NameOlivia Woods

Job description

Do you have proven experience working as a Temporary Works Coordinator on a major civils project?
 
Are you looking for an opportunity to be involved in HS2 on a permanent basis?
 
Carrington West is proud to be working closely with a joint venture on HS2 and assist them the recruitment of a Temporary Works Coordinator to join their fast-paced team.
 
The ideal Temporary Works Coordinator will be experienced in managing a team of TWS's with an excellent understanding of the principles of BS:5975 and awareness of PAS 8811 and PAS 8812 standards.
 
Location: West London
Duration: 6 months (potential to extend)
 
Responsibilities:
·Understand and apply the principals of PC's TWC as defined in BS5975:2019, PAS8811:2017
·Agree with the Designers/Checkers and other Parties on the level of risk and design check;
·Coordinate all Temporary Works activities and ensure satisfactory Temporary Works Design is carried out.
·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, that should be considered in the permanent works design;
·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 that checks are made at appropriate stages and make sure 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;
·Issue formal permit to load/proceed if final check(s) prove satisfactory;
·Obtain the criteria that allows the temporary works to be removed;
·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.
 
Requirements:
·Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, minimum of an HNC/HND, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc).
·Proven temporary works experience on a major civils project, ideally within rail.
·Excellent understanding and application of BS5975:2008+A1:2011/2019.
·CITB Temporary Works Coordinator course
·Ideally have Temporary Works Coordinator
·Valid SMSTS and CSCS card
 
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to me at Olivia.Woods@carringtonwest.com or call me on 02393 876046.