Temporary Works Coordinator

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Temporary Works Coordinator on a long-term contract for a water treatment project in North London.

Key skills

• Coordinate and manage all temporary works on site in accordance with BS 5975.
• Maintain the Temporary Works Register and ensure all temporary works are correctly categorised.
• Review and coordinate temporary works designs, calculations, and approvals.
• Liaise with designers, engineers, subcontractors, and site management teams.
• Ensure Temporary Works Permits are issued, monitored, and closed out appropriately.
• Verify that temporary works are constructed, inspected, and dismantled in accordance with approved designs.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits of temporary works activities.
• Ensure risks associated with excavation support, formwork, falsework, access scaffolding, lifting operations, cofferdams, pipework supports, and temporary structures are effectively managed.
• Chair temporary works coordination meetings and communicate requirements to project teams.
• Support compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Assist in planning construction activities to minimise operational impacts within live water treatment environments.
• Must hold a TWC CITB, SMSTS and CSCS Card
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card (highly desirable)
• Thames Water Safety Passport (highly desirable)
• Must have experience working on water treatment, wastewater treatment, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of temporary works design and construction methodologies.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and engineering disciplines in a live construction environment.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of Temporary Works Coordinator role

• North London
• July 2026
• Long-term contract
• Competitive Day Rate

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.