TSL
Senior Temporary Works Coordinator
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About Us
TSL is a leading international technical engineering and construction partner operating across the UK, Ireland, Mainland Europe, North America, and APAC. We focus on design and build contracts for end user clients, specialising in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Data Centre, and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.
TSL is committed to creating the spaces that enable the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Our team work with our valued clients and supply chain partners to create a simple agenda concentrated on getting things done. Above all, we are focused on delivering first class projects, executed efficiently, without compromising on safety or quality.
Role Overview
This role provides a great development opportunity for someone from a civil/structural engineering background with a strong appreciation and passion for Temporary Works & Safety. This role will suit an engineer who graduated within the last few years and has since built up credible industry experience with great exposure to temporary works. This role will require exceptional coaching, mentoring, and influencing abilities, coordinating suitable temporary works solutions effectively will determine success in this role.
This is a newly created role within a growing team looking to build on in-house capability. Travel will generally consist of 4 days on-site alongside 1 day in office, flexibility across UK projects/South of England is essential. You will have a natural and motivational drive for building relationships, educating and changing existing thinking.
Why Join the Team
- Joining this team means becoming part of a capability that is actively investing in and developing in-house.
- There are genuine and exciting opportunities to make an impact, help shape how the team operates, and grow your career as the structure develops.
- You’ll gain strong exposure to a variety of projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and have opportunities to travel, while building valuable expertise within a growing area of the business.
- For someone looking to develop their skillset and be part of something with long-term potential, this is the perfect opportunity.
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You Will Be
- Proactive and driven - taking initiative and looking for opportunities to improve
- Dynamic and adaptable - comfortable managing change and shifting priorities
- Confident and decisive - able to act quickly and make informed decisions
- Achievement focused - motivated by delivering high-quality results
- Thorough and conscientious - committed to compliance and accuracy
Preferred Job Characteristics
- Ability to manage multiple priorities - confidently balancing competing demands and deadlines
- Opportunity to take initiative - proactively identifying solutions and driving improvements
- Focus on delivering high-quality outcomes - maintaining high standards across all areas of work
- Commitment to compliance and consistency - ensuring processes and standards are followed effectively
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Temporary Works Coordinator certifications
- Current or previous certification as a Temporary Works Supervisor
- CITB SMSTS certification and a valid CSCS card or equivalent
- NVQ Level 6 diploma (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Engineering, Civils, or a related discipline
- Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Civils, or Structural Engineering
- Strong knowledge of BS 5975: Part 1 & 2:2024
What You Will Be Doing
No two days will look the same. You’ll combine time on site with document review, technical investigation, and engagement with project teams, designers, and subcontractors to ensure Temporary Works are being planned, designed, managed, and delivered safely and in compliance with required standards and procedures.
You’ll work closely with the operational team, as well as engaging with subcontractors directly, to follow up on findings, clarify information, or address areas requiring further attention. The role sits at a vital intersection between safety and design, requiring you to understand both the technical requirements of Temporary Works and the importance of robust compliance.
Overall, the role is about maintaining high standards. You’ll help ensure that Temporary Works are properly planned, designed, checked, inspected, and managed throughout their life cycle, identifying potential issues early, and supporting project teams in maintaining compliance with the relevant procedures and British Standards.
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- Detailed knowledge in the different types of temporary works, principles, and solutions on the market
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
- Strong appreciation for and commitment to EHS
The role requires a focused, direct, and confident approach, with the ability to communicate clearly and make well-informed decisions. You will be comfortable and trustworthy working independently, while also recognizing the value of collaboration and drawing on the expertise of others when required.
How You Will Succeed in This Role
We’re looking for an engineer with a strong civil or structural engineering background and practical experience alongside practical experience in the management of Temporary Works. The ideal candidate will have around 5+ years of experience in a Temporary Works Lead or similar role.
You should also have a strong understanding of British Standards and relevant Temporary Works codes of practice, with a clear appreciation of the importance of compliance throughout the Temporary Works lifecycle.
Alongside technical capability, communication and stakeholder management are essential. You’ll need to be comfortable asking questions, following up on issues, and communicating requirements both clearly and constructively.
Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
At TSL, safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees are expected to actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment by complying with company policies, project safety requirements, and applicable legislation. Employees are encouraged to promote a positive safety culture, identify potential risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives that protect the wellbeing of colleagues, partners, and project stakeholders.
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