Temporary Works Manager

Job description

The Temporary Works Manager leads all temporary works activities across the Airport, Infrastructure, and Airfield project. Establishes the Temporary Works Management System and procedures, develops strategies, design requirements, approval and control processes, and identifies temporary works needs during planning, design, and construction stages. Reviews and coordinates temporary works designs from internal teams, consultants, and specialist contractors, ensuring independent checks and approvals per project procedures. Provides technical oversight for temporary structures such as scaffolding, platforms, formwork, shoring, temporary bridges, and related support systems, considering loads, environmental conditions, and construction methods. Coordinates temporary works with permanent works to avoid clashes, evaluates constructability, safety, and ease of installation/removal. Sets inspection and hold‑point requirements, monitors temporary works throughout service, manages modifications, and ensures compliance with HSE risk management. Maintains comprehensive records for quality, safety, and handover purposes.

Requirements

• Proficient in technical and managerial leadership
• Experience in planning, coordination, and design review
• Knowledge of approval, implementation, and inspection procedures
• Proficient in supervising temporary structures such as scaffolding, platforms, formwork, shoring, and temporary bridges
• Knowledge of load and environmental condition considerations
• Experience in coordinating temporary works with permanent works to avoid clashes
• Proficient in establishing inspection and hold‑point requirements
• Knowledge of temporary works register management and documentation
• Proficient in collaborating with HSE teams to identify and manage risks
• Experience in preparing risk assessments and method statements
• Proficient in supporting complex construction activities and high‑risk temporary works operations
• Proficient in providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and coordinators
• Proficient in reviewing and approving documentation within delegated authority
• Proficient in communicating with clients, consultants, contractors, and specialist temporary works designers
• Proficient in participating in design reviews, constructability workshops, technical meetings, and construction planning sessions
• Proficient in maintaining complete temporary works records for quality, safety, and handover requirements

Skills