Temporary Works Coordinator

Balfour; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Elgin is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to manage all aspects of temporary works on key infrastructure projects. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, supporting site teams, and managing design and installation processes. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and significant construction experience. The position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing sessions

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a TWC, particularly in power transmission/distribution.
• Good knowledge of BS 5975 and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all temporary works activities ensuring safety and compliance.
• Act as the main contact for stakeholders including site teams and designers.
• Review and manage design briefs and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Team-working

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification (HNC/HND or BEng)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty is looking for a dedicated Temporary Works Coordinator to join our team on the landmark Beauly to Peterhead ASTI project — a critical part of Scotland’s energy infrastructure transformation. In this role, you’ll take ownership of all aspects of temporary works, ensuring they are designed, installed, inspected, and dismantled safely and efficiently. You’ll be the key link between design and delivery, working closely with engineers, site teams, and subcontractors to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance. Role will be based out of our Elgin Office.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate all temporary works activities, ensuring safe planning, installation, inspection, and removal in line with BS5975 and company procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for site teams, designers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Review and manage design briefs, approvals, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Issue permits and ensure compliance with RAMS and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records including registers, inspections, and approvals.
• Promote best practices and provide guidance to site teams.
• Manage scaffolding (access, OHL protection, lifting beams).
• Support excavation (foundations, joint bays).
• Formwork and working platforms.
• Temporary roads, bridges, culverts, and OHL diversions.

Who we're looking for

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, minimum of an HNC/HND, preferably BEng level or above.
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training (or equivalent).
• SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification (desirable).
• Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC), preferably in the power transmission/distribution industry.
• Diverse range of temporary works construction experience, with a strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles.
• Good knowledge of BS 5975 and CDM regulations.
• Sound health & safety knowledge relating to site and design activities.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and team‑working skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.

Why work for us

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EE & 7% ER.
• Wellbeing sessions – non‑work‑related activities.
• Opportunity to join the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window – options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI, etc.
• Reward platform with discounts on shopping, insurance, cars, etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable).
• Enhanced company sickness scheme.
• Enhanced company maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption schemes.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year.
• Company funded social events.

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.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We hold a Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we strive to remove barriers for people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Other

Industries

Construction