Temporary Works Manager in Portsmouth

Job Title: Temporary Works Manager

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: EnACT, Asset Management

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

What you will be doing:

As Temporary Works Manager, you will lead the governance, coordination and assurance of all Temporary Works activities across Portsmouth Naval Base under KBS Maritime management and control.

You will ensure that Temporary Works delivered by KBS Maritime, contractors and specialist suppliers are planned, managed and executed safely, compliantly and efficiently, in line with CDM 2015, BS5975, MOD Technical Standards and KBS Maritime procedures.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Temporary Works function, including the Temporary Works Supervisor and Temporary Works Coordinators.

• Management of the Temporary Works Register

• Providing expert advice and oversight on all Temporary Works activities across infrastructure projects, facilities improvement programmes, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and operational delivery activities.
• Ensuring Temporary Works are identified, categorised, designed, independently checked, authorised, inspected, maintained and dismantled through a robust and auditable process.
• Acting as the subject matter expert and principal point of contact for Temporary Works across the business.
• Working closely with Technical, Operations, SHE, Projects, Design Management and Service Delivery teams to ensure consistent standards and compliance.
• Coordinating with contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure Temporary Works are delivered safely and effectively.
• Driving compliance with legislative, industry and client requirements, including CDM 2015, BS5975 and MOD standards.
• Providing assurance, monitoring and reporting on Temporary Works performance, risks and compliance.
• Supporting project and operational teams in the planning and delivery of Temporary Works solutions that enable safe and efficient execution of works.
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, engineering excellence and continuous improvement across all Temporary Works activities.

What you will bring:

• Extensive experience in Temporary Works management, with a strong foundation in scaffolding operations, design interfaces and compliance.
• A thorough understanding of BS5975, CDM 2015 and Temporary Works best practice.
• Proven experience overseeing Temporary Works within construction, infrastructure, maintenance or engineering projects.
• The ability to provide technical assurance across a range of Temporary Works activities, including scaffolding, excavations, propping, access systems, barriers and other specialist solutions.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including operational teams, project managers, designers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing teams, driving compliance and promoting a positive safety culture.
• The confidence to challenge non-compliance, manage risk and make sound engineering decisions in a complex environment.
• Experience undertaking audits, inspections and assurance activities to maintain high standards of safety and performance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• A continuous improvement mindset, using lessons learned and performance data to enhance processes and standards.

About you:

• You hold a degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline, or can demonstrate equivalent industry experience.
• You are qualified as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or hold an equivalent Temporary Works management qualification.
• You possess a valid SMSTS qualification and champion safe working practices at all levels.
• You have a strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015, BS5975 and Temporary Works governance principles.
• You have significant experience managing Temporary Works within complex construction, infrastructure, engineering or operational environments.
• You bring hands‑on experience of high‑risk Temporary Works activities, particularly scaffolding, as well as excavations, structural support systems and other specialist Temporary Works solutions.
• You are a confident leader who can build strong relationships, influence stakeholders and drive a culture of safety, compliance and engineering excellence.
• You are comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with operational, project, technical and contractor organisations to achieve successful outcomes.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or are working towards professional registration.
• Experience within defence, maritime, nuclear or other highly regulated infrastructure environments.

You’ll get:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
• Early finish on a Friday
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10%
• Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Free parking onsite
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process:

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date 23rd September 2026.

Background checks & security

Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.

About us:

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting‑edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.

KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact recruitment@kbsmaritime.com