Temporary Works Co-Ordinator

Role Purpose
The Temporary Works Co-Ordinator (TWC) is responsible for coordinating, managing, and ensuring the safe control of all temporary works activities on a live rail project in London. The role ensures that temporary works are designed, implemented, inspected, and removed in accordance with relevant standards, procedures, and rail industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Temporary Works Management

• Coordinate all temporary works activities in line with BS 5975 and company Temporary Works Procedures
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and ensure it is kept up to date
• Ensure temporary works designs are received, reviewed, approved, and implemented correctly
• Confirm that all temporary works are installed in accordance with approved designs

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure temporary works are planned and executed safely within a live rail environment
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure compliance with HS2 standards, CDM Regulations, and site-specific rules
• Ensure inspections are carried out at key stages and recorded appropriately
• Stop works if temporary works are unsafe or non-compliant

Coordination & Communication

• Act as the key interface between Temporary Works Designers, Site Teams, Engineers, and Subcontractors
• Brief site teams on temporary works requirements and limitations
• Attend design reviews, site meetings, and safety briefings as required

Documentation & Records

• Ensure permits, check certificates, inspection records, and design documentation are correctly controlled
• Support audits and inspections by the client, principal contractor, or regulatory bodies

Typical Temporary Works Involved

• Excavation support and shoring
• Formwork and falsework
• Propping and temporary support to structures
• Access scaffolding and working platforms
• Temporary access, fencing, and haul routes
• Temporary protection to live rail assets

Essential Requirements
Qualifications & Certification

• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator (TWC) certification (CITB or equivalent)
• Relevant construction or engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)
• PTS/CSCS (or ability to obtain)
• SMSTS or SSSTS

Experience

• Proven experience as a TWC on rail infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of BS 5975, CDM Regulations, and rail safety standards
• Experience working in live operational rail environments