Temporary Works Co-ordinator

1 week ago

Fort Augustus, Highland, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time

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 bank holidays
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 2 days volunteering per year
  • Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

Job Reference: BBUK16528

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