Temporary Works Co-ordinator

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for a dedicated Temporary Works Coordinator to join our team on the landmark Isle of Skye upgrade project — a critical part of Scotland\’s energy infrastructure transformation.

In this role, you\’ll take ownership of all aspects of temporary works, ensuring they are designed, installed, inspected, and dismantled safely and efficiently. You\’ll be the key link between design and delivery, working closely with engineers, site teams, and subcontractors to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Role will be based out of our site in Fort Augustus

What you\’ll be doing

• Coordinate all temporary works activities, ensuring safe planning, installation, inspection, and removal in line with BS5975 and company procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for site teams, designers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Review and manage design briefs, approvals, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Issue permits and ensure compliance with RAMS and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records including registers, inspections, and approvals.
• Promote best practices and provide guidance to site teams.
• Scaffolding (access, OHL protection, lifting beams)
• Excavation support (foundations, joint bays)
• Formwork and working platforms
• Temporary roads, bridges, culverts, and OHL diversions

Who we\’re looking for

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, minimum of an HNC/HND, preferably BEng level or above.
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training (or equivalent).
• SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification (desirable).
• Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC), preferably in the power transmission/distribution industry.
• Diverse range of temporary works construction experience, with a strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles.
• Good knowledge of BS 5975 and CDM regulations.
• Sound health & safety knowledge relating to site and design activities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and team-working skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.

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