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Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further – generations further. Join our Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Temporary Works Coordinator to be based in Hull and surrounding areas. You’ll be part of our legacy.

• To oversee and manage all aspects of temporary works required to enable the safe construction of projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that all temporary works are designed, installed, inspected, and dismantled safely and in accordance with industry standards, legal requirements, and company procedures.

This role will be dedicated to EGL2; an exciting flagship project in the North East that plays a significant role in strengthening and expanding the area’s energy infrastructure.

• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of temporary works activities on projects through proactive coordination with site teams, engineering design, clients and subcontractors.
• Discharge duties of Temporary Works Coordinator in accordance with BS5975 and company procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all temporary works activities, and coordinate with temporary works designers, permanent works designers, clients, subcontractors and site teams. Ensure all temporary works are planned, managed, and safely executed in compliance with BS5975.
• Ensure timely submission of design briefs, capturing all site conditions and requirements, and review design output for constructability and compliance with the brief. Ensure all designs are carried out, checked and approved by competent temporary works designers, and issued for third‑party approval(s) where required.
• Issue Permits to Proceed/Load/Unload to safely manage hold points, ensuring all temporary works designs are implemented in accordance with the approved designs and specification, and are correctly inspected by a competent person before use, during use and prior to dismantling.
• Ensure that temporary works are erected, maintained and dismantled in accordance with the approved Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), in compliance with all relevant safety and quality standards, and monitored with regular safety audits and inspections. Prevent, stop and report any unsafe practices.
• Work closely with Construction Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors and Subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of temporary works with permanent works.
• Maintain an accurate temporary works register and records of design approvals, risk assessments, method statements, inspections, permits, and compliance checks, providing reports as required.
• Promote best practices for temporary works and provide guidance and training to site personnel on temporary works procedures.

• 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.

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Professional fees paid and clear pathways to chartership
• Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility
• Life assurance, EAP, and family‑friendly policies
• Opportunities to volunteer and make a real difference
• Access to industry‑leading training and qualifications

Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the worlds most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/