Temporary Works Coordinator / Appointed Person

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

12/23/2024

Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Temporary Works Coordinator – Infrastructure

Location – Tuddenham

What you will be doing:

• Co-ordinate all temporary works activities.
• Ensure a temporary works register is established and maintained.
• Ensure that information relevant to the temporary works has been received from the client, principal designer and permanent works designer as appropriate.
• Ensure that design briefs are prepared with consultation within the project team and that it is both adequate and in accordance with the actual situation on site.
• Ensure that any other temporary works in the vicinity are referenced in the design brief.
• Ensure that the design brief is issued to the TWD for satisfactory temporary works design to be carried out.
• Ensure that the design check is carried out by someone not involved in the original design.
• Where appropriate, ensure that information on the certified temporary works design is made available to other interested parties, e.g. the principal designer and/or the designer of the permanent works, and, where required to the client.
• Register and record the drawings, calculations and other relevant documents relating to the final design.
• Ensure that the relevant client and/or third party approvals, required by the contract have been received.
• Ensure that those responsible for on-site supervision receive all the details of the design, any residual risks, including any limitations and guidance notes associated with it and ensure that a specific method statement, which details safe of work is prepared.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are prepared, with appropriate quality control check lists.
• Ensure that any proposed changes in materials or construction are checked against the original design and appropriate action taken.
• Ensure that checks, inspections and tests are made at appropriate stages.
• Advise the designer of any changes or modifications to the scheme or differences from the envisaged conditions.
• In the event that any inspections are carried out, reveal discrepancies between the certified and as constructed temporary works, prevent loading (or unloading) until the discrepancies have been rectified to their satisfaction.
• Ensure that a permit to load or proceed is issued after a final check which is satisfactory by either the PC’s TWC or TWS
• Ensure that during the use of temporary works all appropriate maintenance is carried out.
• Ensure that a permit to unload or proceed the temporary works is issued, when it has been confirmed that the permanent structure has attained adequate strength and/or stability by either the PC’s TWC or TWS.
• Ensure that a documented safe system of work is in place and implemented for the dismantling of any temporary works.
• Ensure that any relevant information for the health and safety file is transmitted to the principal designer.
  
  

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
  
  

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

Infrastructure (National Highways)

Our National Highways business stream focuses on maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads, delivering against the key priorities of Safety, Customer and Delivery.

We are the fourth largest provider to National Highways, playing a key role on their Regional Delivery Partnership, Scheme Delivery and Pavement Delivery frameworks to deliver vital infrastructure across the strategic road network.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Abby Whitbread on abby.whitbread@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

About Us

Our vision is to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.

In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.