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Temporary Works Manager
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Temporary Works Manager
Galldris Group
Location: Midlands Region, based out of Birmingham
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Works Manager to join our Midlands team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering Background with experience in Temporary Works delivery/design, working in high-profile, tier 1 environments with attention to health, safety, environment and quality.
The Temporary Works Manager will be required to manage and coordinate, as well as monitor and measure, the performance of temporary works across the Midlands region. The Temporary Works Manager should follow the recommendations of BS 5975:2024 Part 1 and ensure compliance with both Principal Contractor and Galldris Temporary Works standards and procedures.
The Temporary Works Manager must have a proven track record acting as a TWC on a variety of civil engineering projects (large-scale to small-scale). Knowledge and experience are the key attributes for the role, along with strong interpersonal and organisational team-working skills, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. The Temporary Works Manager will be expected to support and appoint a team of TWCs, TWSs and oversee TW design organisations.
As the Temporary Works Manager you will be required to ensure that all Temporary Works are adequately and safely designed, constructed, implemented and removed in accordance with TW procedures.
Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:
* Act as the Lead Temporary Works Coordinator for the region
* Measure and monitor the performance of Temporary Works across the region
* Understand and apply the principles of TWC as defined in BS5975:2024, PAS8811:2017 and all other applicable standards, including Client and Principal Contractor’s TW Procedures and Technical Standards
* Support/maintain the Galldris TW procedure and the associated TW guidance and TW forms. Support/maintain the organisation’s TW System for the management of TW. Support and appoint the team of TWCs, TWSs and oversee TW design organisations that Galldris partners with
* Agree with the Principal Contractor/Designers/Checkers, and other parties on the level of risk and design check
* Coordinate Temporary Works activities. Ensure that a detailed design brief has been produced, with full consultation, is adequate and is in accordance with the actual situation on site. Advise the permanent works designer of any temporary conditions or loads that should be considered in the permanent works design
* Ensure that a satisfactory Temporary Works design is carried out. Ensure that the design is independently checked for concept, structural adequacy and compliance with the brief. Register or record the drawings, calculations and other relevant documents relating to the final design. Issue designs to the required parties in accordance with the document management process
* Ensure TW documentation is adequately maintained within the site management systems. Ensure that those responsible for on-site supervision receive full design details, with significant risks and design limitations highlighted. Ensure that checks are made at appropriate stages, covering the more critical factors
* Ensure that any proposed changes in materials or construction are checked against the original design and appropriate action taken. Ensure that any agreed changes or corrections of faults are correctly carried out on site. Ensure that during use, all appropriate maintenance and routine inspections are carried out
* Issue formal permit to load/proceed if final check(s) prove satisfactory (where required, dependent on project-based permissions/appointments). Obtain the criteria that allow the temporary works to be removed. Ensure temporary load cases are adequately considered
* When it has been confirmed that the permanent structure has attained the adequate strength required by the design, issue formal permission to dismantle the Temporary Works (where needed, dependent on project-based permissions/appointments)
* Understand the Client and Principal Contractor’s Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project
* Through coordination with Project Managers and Directors, ensure the appointment and management of site-based Temporary Works Coordinators and Supervisors in accordance with the company and Principal Contractor process
* Mentor project TWCs, TWSs, site engineers and temporary works engineers. Provide specific briefings on the limitations of Temporary works schemes in conjunction with the designer, where appropriate
* Support to tender and project teams, providing advice on buildability and temporary works. Record any changes to the temporary works scope against the tender/contract
* Manage the relationships with temporary works designers/consultants/suppliers. Manage the relationship with the Client /Principal Contractor’s Temporary Works Coordinators. Record and review time and cost spent with temporary works designers
* Input into the company's Temporary Works standards and processes. Share knowledge, good practice and lessons learnt
Experience/Knowledge:
* Experience in Civil Engineering, with strong technical knowledge. Experience relevant to the type and complexity of the TW with which they are involved
* Strong FRC knowledge. Experience of working as a TWC on a major civil engineering project. Good knowledge of CDM regulations and temporary works experience is essential
Qualifications:
* Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
* CITB TWC, CITB SMSTS, CSCS card
* Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers desirable
* CISRS Certification desirable
Skills:
* Engineering ability – technical and practical engineering skills
* Management and leadership skills – ability to plan and manage the TW process
* Health, safety, and welfare – a sound knowledge of legislation hazards and SSOW
* Interpersonal skills and communication
* Ability to speak up on HSEQ matters and lead by example
* Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and work both independently and as part of a team
* Computer literacy advanced
Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.
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Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.
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