Highview Power Carrington – LAES Project (FOAK)
First‑of‑a‑kind, commercial‑scale greenfield delivery of a 50MW / 300MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, supporting long‑duration energy storage and the UK’s net‑zero transition. The project utilises proprietary LAES technology, converting surplus renewable electricity into stored liquid air, with later pressurisation and reheating to drive turbines for electricity generation.
Role / Scope (Bilfinger UK)
- Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
- Delivery of complex, safety‑critical systems within a novel technology environment
- Working within a large high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary integrated delivery team on a technically challenging FOAK scheme
Temporary Works Manager
As a Temporary Works Manager (TWM) your role is to ensure that all non‑permanent works such as temporary village, power, lighting, fencing, access, structures, scaffolding, formwork, shoring are safely and efficiently managed, planned, designed, checked, and erected. The TWM ensures overall management and adherence to design and safety standards, conducts risk assessments, monitors temporary works, and coordinates with various stakeholders to maintain structural integrity and project efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing schedules of Temporary Works requirements and coordination with client and BUK management team including prioritisation of works.
- Overseeing the preparation of suitable temporary works designs and ensuring they are checked for safety and compliance.
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with temporary works by way of RAMS.
- Monitoring the erection and use of temporary works to ensure they are built and maintained correctly.
- Ensuring all temporary works meet relevant health and safety regulations and industry standards.
- Liaising with designers, engineers, site teams, and other contractors to ensure temporary works don't compromise the main construction.
- Maintaining records of designs, checks, and any alterations to temporary works.
- Having the authority to stop work if temporary works are not satisfactory or safe.
Importance of a TWM
The TWM ensures proper management of these non‑permanent elements, contributing to the overall safety, efficiency, and success of a construction project.
