Temporary Works Designated Individual

Description

• Liaise closely with site TWS’s and the site construction delivery teams.
• Ensure that a satisfactory Temporary Works design is carried out;
• Ensure that a detailed design brief has been produced, with full consultation, is adequate and is in accordance with the actual situation on site;
• Provide specific briefings on the limitations of Temporary works schemes in conjunction with the designer where appropriate
• When it has been confirmed that the permanent structure has attained adequate strength required by the design, issue formal permission to dismantle the Temporary Works.
• Agree with the Designers/Checkers and other Parties on the level of risk and design check;
• Ensure TW documentation is adequately maintained within the site management systems;
• Package Manage the Temporary Works supplier(s)
• Ensure that those responsible for on-site supervision receive full design details, with significant risks and design limitations highlighted;
• Register or record the drawings, calculations and other relevant documents relating to the final design;
• Understand and apply the principals of PC’s TWC as defined in BS5975:2024, PAS8811:2017 and all other applicable standards, including Costain and Heathrow Airport Ltd Employers Requirements for Temporary Works Procedures and Technical Standards.
• Ensure that during use all appropriate maintenance and routine inspection is carried out;
• Coordinate all Temporary Works activities including scaffolding
• Ensure temporary load cases are adequately considered;
• Ensure that any proposed changes in materials or construction are checked against the original design and appropriate action taken;
• Undertake TW inspections, audits and checks as necessary under the contract
• Ensure that the design is independently checked for concept, structural adequacy and compliance with the brief
• Ensure that any agreed changes or corrections of faults, are correctly carried out on site;
• Being commercially aware and astute, continuously reviewing and identifying any opportunities for added value, improving the incentive targets whilst minimising any reputational, financial, and legal risks.
• Obtain the criteria that allows the temporary works to be removed;
• Ensure that checks are made at appropriate stages covering the more critical factors;
• Issue formal permit to load/proceed or strike if final check(s) prove satisfactory;
• Advise the permanent works designer of any temporary conditions, or loads, that should be considered in the permanent works design;

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of construction contract law and forms of NEC contract and package management.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Appreciation for Engineering and Construction Principles for civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation requirements.
• Previous experience working at Heathrow/Airport environment
• Experience of delivering projects with in a LIVE operational environment
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS card
• Solid delivery experience
• Good experience of working on a large infrastructure multidiscipline project
• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, minimum of an HNC/HND, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc).
• Have attended and hold a CITB Accredited TWC course qualification undertaken within the past 5 years

Benefits

• Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance