Lead Temporary Works Co-Ordinator

  • ARC Group
  • Leiston, Suffolk
  • 03/08/2026
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Lead Temporary Works Co-ordinator

Leiston, Suffolk (Sizewell C Project)

£70,000 £80,000 + comprehensive benefits package

A leading civils and groundworks contractor delivering works on the Sizewell C development is looking to appoint an experienced Lead Temporary Works Co-ordinator to join their expanding project team in Leiston.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role on one of the UK s largest and most high-profile infrastructure projects, working within a business that has a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and groundworks packages safely and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting into the senior project leadership team, you will take ownership of the temporary works process across multiple work fronts, ensuring all temporary works are properly planned, coordinated, checked and implemented in line with current legislation and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the temporary works coordination process across the project.

  • Ensure compliance with BS 5975 and all relevant temporary works procedures.

  • Coordinate temporary works designs, approvals, inspections and permits.

  • Liaise with designers, engineers, site management teams and subcontractors.

  • Maintain the temporary works register and associated documentation.

  • Chair temporary works coordination meetings and provide technical guidance to project teams.

  • Monitor implementation on site and ensure temporary works are constructed and dismantled in accordance with approved designs.

  • Promote a strong health, safety and quality culture across all operations.

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Temporary Works Co-ordinator within civils, infrastructure or groundworks projects.

  • TWC certification (essential).

  • Strong understanding of BS 5975 temporary works procedures.

  • Experience managing temporary works on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, design and operational teams.

  • Excellent organisational and documentation management skills.

  • Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline would be advantageous.

What s on Offer
  • £70,000 £80,000 basic salary

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Pension contribution

  • Holiday allowance

  • Career progression opportunities within a growing contractor

  • The opportunity to work on the landmark Sizewell C infrastructure development

If you are an experienced Lead Temporary Works Co-ordinator looking to join a respected contractor on a major long-term project in Suffolk, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.