Job Profile: Temporary Works Site Manager
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Temporary or Fixed Term
Salary / Rates:
Fixed Term - £65,000 per annum + 25 days holiday
Temp:
1st 40 Hours M-F - £35 per hour inc holiday pay
Over 40 Hours M-F and weekends - £45 per hour inc hol pay
Lodge - £60 per day worked
Role Summary:
The Temporary Works Site Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of temporary works on a large-scale infrastructure project involving viaducts and steel structures. The role requires a deep understanding of temporary works procedures, compliance with UK health and safety regulations, and effective coordination with design and construction teams to ensure all temporary works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities:
Temporary Works Management:
Plan, manage, and supervise all temporary works required for the project, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and project specifications.
Review and approve temporary works designs in collaboration with Temporary Works Coordinators (TWC) and designers.
Ensure that temporary works are installed, used, and dismantled according to the approved design and method statements.
Health, Safety, and Compliance:
Implement and uphold all health and safety regulations in line with UK law, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), and temporary works-specific regulations.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments for temporary works.
Ensure workers are trained, briefed, and competent to undertake tasks involving temporary works.
Coordination and Communication:
Liaise with the Temporary Works Coordinator, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of temporary works into the project timeline.
Prepare and deliver technical briefings and toolbox talks to relevant site personnel.
Manage and monitor the interface between permanent works and temporary works to avoid conflicts or delays.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of temporary works designs, approvals, inspections, and dismantling.
Report and investigate any incidents, near misses, or non-conformances related to temporary works.
Qualifications and Experience:
Educational Background:
HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Professional Qualifications:
Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Supervisor Training Scheme certification.
CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
CSCS Black Card (or relevant management-level equivalent).
Health and Safety Compliance:
In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification (preferred).
Familiarity with BS 5975:2019 (Code of Practice for Temporary Works Procedures).
Experience:
Proven experience in managing temporary works on large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly viaducts and steel structures.
Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, including design engineers and construction teams.
Skills:
Strong understanding of structural and civil engineering principles.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in technical documentation, reporting, and compliance monitoring.