Temporary Works Coordinator - Dundee

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

About the role

Balfour Beatty have an exciting new opportunity for a Temporary Works Coordinator to join the Power T&D Business based in Scotland.

You will undertake the design co-ordination, management and delivery of all temporary works required on projects. This will span from the initial feasibility assessment, through detail design and installation to final removal, including where appropriate preparation of in-house temporary works design. You will be working as part of the Balfour Beatty Power Scotland Temporary works team supporting individual or area projects.

What you'll be doing

• Support all design & construction activities within the Overhead Line and Cabling
• Develop and maintain proactive and positive relationships with all key stakeholders within BBUS and across the wider Balfour Beatty Group.
• Understand the importance of corporate governance and ensure consistent measures and standards are applied.
• Promote and encourage a culture that aligns with and actively supports the company values.
• Guide and lead the onsite control all Temporary Works activities within the given Section reporting to the Temporary Works Engineer and Project Manager
• To support the conception, design, development, planning, delivery and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Temporary Works solutions.
• The role of the TWC could be considered similar to that of a clerk of works, or
  inspector, rather than a resident engineer. The TWC should be an inspector checking that the certified design is implemented in accordance with the drawings or specification prepared by the designer of the temporary works and, if differences, errors or omissions are found, these should be corrected or referred to the designer or designated individual.
• To assess & identify temporary works requirements on each project, this could
  include:
• Access, protection and lifting scaffolding
• Excavation support for tower foundations or cable trenches
  Formwork & setting templates for reinforced concrete foundations
• Piling & Cranage platforms
• Access roads, Culverts & traffic management
  Catenary Support System (in-house system used in place of scaffold)
• Backstays & temporary steelwork for tower support
• Temporary overhead line diversions
• Development of accurate design briefs in consultation with site and design teams
• Creation and maintenance of schedules to track and control schemes’ temporary
  works
• To identify competent designers, suppliers & operatives for installation of each type of temporary works, and to co-ordinate & supervise their work
• Undertake simple (Cat 0/1) temporary works designs
• Acting as a focal point for temporary works over multiple sites; support the Temporary Works Supervisors responsible for inspecting the erection, maintenance and dismantling of temporary works in accordance with BBUS procedures.
• Ensure business processes and systems for Temporary Works are implemented
• Audit and competency assess Balfour Beatty projects & suppliers

Who we're looking for

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, minimum of a HNC/HND, preferably a BSc or BEng.
• Experience and practical knowledge preferably with a temporary works /civil engineering/ building / utilities background.
• Temporary works construction experience, with an understanding of engineering principles.
• Awareness of Temporary works BS5975:2019 procedures

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

About us

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone