Temporary Works Co-ordinator

Balfour; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to oversee major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage temporary works on critical sites. A background in civil engineering and experience in managing temporary works is essential. The role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to significant energy projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing temporary works on major infrastructure or power projects.
• In-depth knowledge of BS5975 and temporary works best practices.
• Willingness to travel across the UK as part of a flexible project delivery team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate temporary works across critical project sites.
• Liaise with Temporary Works Designers and site teams.
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and ensure required checks are completed.
• Drive a safety-first culture with compliance checks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of BS5975

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related field

Temporary Works Coordinator training and certification

Job description

About The Role

At Balfour Beatty, we shape the future of critical infrastructure. Our Power T&D business delivers essential energy projects across the UK – and right now, we're recruiting a Temporary Works Coordinator to support high-profile works in South West, including:

• Major infrastructure activities at Bramford Substation (4YB) and Twinstead Tee (4YH) – key locations in the National Grid transmission network
• The Apollo project – a significant substation and network upgrade supporting the UK’s transition to a low‑carbon future

You’ll lead and coordinate temporary works across these critical project sites, ensuring they are designed, installed, maintained, and dismantled in line with BS5975, CDM regulations, and Balfour Beatty’s safety-first standards.

Your Role

• Act as the temporary works lead on the BTNO project and other supporting sites
• Liaise with Temporary Works Designers, Principal Designers, and site teams
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and ensure all required checks are completed
• Review and approve temporary works designs in line with BS5975
• Drive a safety‑first culture, ensuring all temporary works are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose
• Provide practical support and engineering input across multiple sites when required
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and Balfour Beatty procedures

What You’ll Be Doing

• Properly plan, design, and implement temporary works
• Inspect and maintain temporary works throughout their use
• Dismantle or remove temporary works in a safe and controlled manner

Who we’re looking for

• HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related field
• Recognised Temporary Works Coordinator training and certification
• Experience managing temporary works on major infrastructure or power projects
• In‑depth knowledge of BS5975 and temporary works best practices
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK as part of a flexible, dynamic project delivery team

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37.5‑hour workweek (Monday to Friday)
• Pension scheme: Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions
• Family‑friendly policies – 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional development: Access to a wide range of learning opportunities and qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme: Supporting your wellbeing
• Volunteering opportunities: 2 paid days per year to give back

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Construction