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Temporary Works Manager

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Temporary Works Manager / Temporary Works Engineer to support delivery of a major reinforced concrete package.

Strong formwork and/or falsework experience is a critical requirement.

Working alongside the existing Temporary Works Manager, you'll provide additional engineering, design and procurement support across a fast-paced FRC operation with multiple concurrent work fronts.

The Role

You'll support the Temporary Works function with:

  • Reviewing and developing Temporary Works Design Briefs

  • Reviewing formwork and falsework proposals for suitability and constructability

  • Supporting procurement of formwork, falsework, propping and associated TW systems

  • Liaising with specialist suppliers and Temporary Works Designers

  • Reviewing designs, drawings, calculations and technical submissions

  • Ensuring proposed solutions reflect actual construction methodology and sequencing

  • Supporting technical evaluation of supplier proposals

  • Identifying upcoming TW requirements against the construction programme

  • Coordinating design information through approval and into construction

  • Supporting resolution of site queries and design changes

  • Working closely with Engineering, Construction, Procurement and the existing TWM

  • Ensuring Temporary Works solutions are practical, safe and available when the site needs them

You'll Need

  • Strong formwork and/or falsework experience - essential

  • Major reinforced concrete / civil engineering experience

  • Ideally an Engineering background

  • Strong understanding of Temporary Works design and constructability

  • Experience reviewing Temporary Works Design Briefs

  • Good knowledge of BS 5975

  • Experience working with specialist formwork/falsework suppliers

  • TWC qualification is essential

This isn't simply about administering Temporary Works. We need someone who can look at a proposed solution, understand how it's going to be built, challenge it where necessary and help the project procure and implement the right solution.

This is an off-payroll engagement. Circa 50 hour minimum working week applies and comfortable overnight accommodation will be provided in addition to the propose hourly rate.