Principle Contractor Temporary Works Coordinator

Employer: Astute People

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Contract

Posted: 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

Temporary Works Coordinator Location: London Contract: 12-month contract Sector: Major Infrastructure / Nuclear / Civil Engineering We are currently recruiting for an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator to join a major UK infrastructure programme on an initial 12-month contract . This is a London-based position working within a multidisciplinary engineering and construction team, supporting the safe design, coordination, installation and assurance of temporary works across a complex civil engineering project. The Role As Temporary Works Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing temporary works activities across the project, ensuring designs, installations and associated documentation comply with project procedures, relevant legislation and BS 5975:2019 . You will act as a key interface between engineering, design and construction teams, ensuring temporary works are properly planned, checked, approved, installed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Maintain and regularly update the Temporary Works Register / Schedule Coordinate temporary works requirements between design, engineering and construction teams Prepare and review temporary works design briefs before issue to designers Ensure temporary works designs comply with the approved design brief Coordinate design reviews, checks, approvals and associated documentation Manage temporary works design progress against the construction programme Ensure sufficient time is allowed for design, checking, approval and installation Manage temporary works design changes and revisions Ensure relevant design check and approval documentation is completed Provide technical guidance to project and construction teams Support the management of temporary works risks during pre-construction and delivery Review method statements, work package plans and construction activities relating to temporary works Carry out inspections of temporary

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