Temporary Works Coordinator
Overview of Responsibilities
The Integrated Engineering Division (IED) delivers a broad portfolio of projects, supporting UKAEA Fusion Technology, key programmes (MRF, HEAT, RACE), partner organisations, and the wider UK commercial sector. The Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) plays a critical role within construction management, overseeing high-risk, temporary engineering and construction activities.
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Core responsibilities
- Ensure temporary works are properly planned, coordinated, and controlled throughout pre-construction and construction phases.
- Promote safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of temporary works in line with civil engineering best practice within a complex and growing project pipeline.
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy, applying professional judgement while recognising project interdependencies and wider impacts of decisions.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations to senior management, contributing to strategy development within construction and civil engineering disciplines.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with temporary works, while coordinating closely with site teams and supporting the Construction Management (CM) function.
- Influence strategic direction by proposing improvements and actions within UKAEA governance and budgetary frameworks.
- Maintain accountability and ensure compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations, reducing the risk of design errors, unsafe structures, and site incidents.
- Underpin UKAEA’s safety-first culture, strengthen multidisciplinary coordination, enhance project delivery, and safeguard organisational reputation.
Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with substantial, relevant experience in construction and civil engineering.
- Valid CSCS card and SMSTS (or equivalent), demonstrating strong knowledge of site safety, compliance, and best practices.
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification, with expertise in planning, reviewing, and approving temporary works.
- LOLER certification or significant lifting operations experience, ensuring safe use and regulatory compliance of lifting equipment.
- IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) or extensive experience in regulated environments, with strong skills in risk assessment and safety managemet
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here but highlights include:
- £51317 base salary inclusive of specialist allowance
- Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working options
UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here.
