Carmichaels are seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to work on the HS2 project in Birmingham
Reporting to the Area Temporary Works Manager, the 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.
You will be required to ensure that all Temporary Works are adequately and safely designed, constructed, implemented and removed in accordance with Project Procedures.
Key Responsibilities
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 on-site 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.
Mentor TWS’s and site engineers along with regular briefings to the site supervisors.
Provide specific briefings on the limitations of Temporary works schemes in conjunction with the designer where appropriate
Required qualifications, skills, behaviors and attributes
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)
