Temporary Works Coordinator

Empower Advisory UK (a part of the BMD Group based in Australia) is seeking a proactive and site-based Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join the Minor Civil Frameworks (MCF) team at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Operating within a highly regulated nuclear environment, the role manages the lifecycle of temporary structures (including scaffolding, deep and medium excavations, shoring systems, formwork, foundations, and edge protection), ensuring safety, commercial efficiency, and legal compliance. The coordinator acts as the primary engineering link between the design house and front-line delivery teams, enforces procedural controls, manages multi-tier design approvals (CAT 0–3), and exercises stop-work authority when necessary. Full-time, site-based role at the Hinkley Point C main site office in Somerset. Consistent, daily site attendance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed design briefs capturing site-specific constraints; Ensure designs are created by qualified engineers; Check and approve all calculations and design packages before execution; Coordinate temporary structures with permanent building designs; Act as the first point of contact between designers and site teams; Develop collaborative solutions with the TWD to mitigate or eliminate risks; Work with the TWD during drafting to address early risks; Compile and submit Temporary Works reports internally (CAT 0/1) or to the client (CAT 2/3) for formal review; Review Risk Assessment Method Statements and communicate residual risks to site teams; Halt any onsite operations if temporary structures appear unsafe; Ensure operations adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act; Guarantee all site procedures and safety protocols are strictly followed; Provide Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS) with full design details for clarity; Enforce routine maintenance and mandatory inspection regimens during use; Inspect installations and issue permits to load once verified satisfactory; Issue permits to strike only after confirming concrete strength or EV2 test records; Verify the quality of structural materials upon arrival; Enforce mandatory hold points to prevent premature construction steps; Ensure all installations match the latest drawing revisions; Coordinate with TWD, TWS, and Delivery teams for seamless installation and use; Ensure all TWS personnel operate in strict accordance with project procedures; Prevent unauthorised alterations by strictly managing design deviations; Check proposed material or construction changes against the original design; Review, formally check, and sign off on all plan modifications; Align all operations with BS 5975 guidelines and CDM 2015 regulations; Maintain a live onsite register and submit it monthly for client acceptance; Document and archive all signed permits, inspection forms, and certifications; Supervise the safe removal and striking of all temporary installations; Attend design team meetings to contribute feedback and refine processes

Requirements

Extensive prior experience as a TWC on Tier-1 major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects; Valid CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWCTC) qualification and a relevant engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC); Deep understanding of BS 5975 and CDM 2015; Experience managing Temporary Works Registers; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between NNB (client), designers, and delivery teams; Proven ability to strictly enforce procedural compliance in highly regulated environments

Nice to have

High level of IT skills including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and spatial management tools (Autocad, Civil 3D, Naviswork, or 3D/4D Digital modelling); Extensive background working on large-scale infrastructure projects, complex utilities, deep excavations and shoring solutions; Proven experience with heavy proprietary formwork, falsework, and high-consequence temporary support installations; Experience operating within massive Tier-1 joint venture (JV) or multi-contractor collaborative project frameworks

Benefits

Specialised learning and development programs; Annual employee awards event and Thrive reward and recognition platform; Mental health support and discounted gym access; Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements; Novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers