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Temporary Works Coordinator

? Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth

? Major Civil Engineering Project

? Full-time | Long-term contract

CarmichaelUK is looking for an Experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join a tier 1 contractor in delivering heavy civil engineering works at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. As the preferred supplier for this high-profile defence infrastructure project, we are seeking a skilled professional to take a leading role in the management of complex temporary works.

The Role

You’ll work within the engineering and design team, responsible for the coordination and safe implementation of all Temporary Works across one of the dockyard’s major ongoing projects. This includes managing the full design lifecycle, ensuring compliance with client and legal standards, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate Temporary Works between site teams and designers

Review and manage Temporary Works design briefs and submissions

Oversee the full lifecycle of Temporary Works from design to decommissioning

Liaise with multiple design houses

Ensure site implementation aligns with approved design details

Conduct site inspections and issue TW permits

Supervise and support Temporary Works Supervisors

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Support the commercial and regulatory aspects of temporary works delivery

Mentor and provide practical support to less experienced team members

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (BEng, MEng, BSc, etc.)

Working towards or holding Chartership with ICE, IStructE, CIOB, or similar

Experience delivering Temporary Works on major infrastructure projects

Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, formwork, falsework schemes

Familiarity with Temporary Works management procedures (BS5975)

Desirable: Design/engineering management experience and knowledge of structural steel buildings

Must be eligible for BPSS/SC security clearance (NATO passport holder, UK resident for 3+ years)