Senior Temporary Works Manager
Job Title: Senior Temporary Works Manager
Reporting to: BUGM
Business Unit: GGP
Purpose of the Position
The Senior Temporary Works Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of temporary works required to enable the safe delivery of all GGP projects delivered by OTW. The role is responsible for ensuring that all temporary works are designed, installed, inspected, and dismantled safely and in accordance with industry standards, legal requirements, and company procedures.
Responsibilities & Duties
Including but not limited to the following:
Act as the primary point of contact for all temporary works activities.
Allocate projects to Temporary Works Coordinators (TWCs) and provide general management duties for all TWCs appointed to National Grid projects.
Discharge the duties of Temporary Works Coordinator on OTW projects delivered within the GGP in accordance with BS5975 and company procedures.
Coordinate with Temporary Works Designers, Permanent Works Designers, Clients, Subcontractors, and site teams to ensure all temporary works are planned, managed, and safely executed in compliance with BS5975.
Ensure timely submission of design briefs, capturing all site conditions and requirements, and review design output for constructability and compliance with the brief.
Ensure all designs are carried out, checked, and approved by competent temporary works designers, and issued for third-party approval(s) where required.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with temporary works, implementing control measures where necessary.
Issue Permits to Proceed/Load/Unload to safely manage hold points, ensuring all temporary works designs are implemented in accordance with the approved designs and specifications, and are correctly inspected by a competent person before use, during use, and prior to dismantling.
Ensure that Temporary Works are erected, maintained, and dismantled in accordance with the approved Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), and in compliance with all relevant safety and quality standards.
Monitor compliance with regular safety audits and inspections, and prevent, stop, and report any unsafe practices.
Work closely with Construction Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors, and Subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of temporary works with permanent works.
Maintain an accurate Temporary Works Register and records of design approvals, risk assessments, method statements, inspections, permits, and compliance checks, providing reports as required.
Promote best practices for temporary works and provide guidance and training to site personnel on temporary works procedures.
Governance
Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:
Business Unit Leadership Team and Wider Business Unit Team
JV Delivery Partners
GGP Integrator and Delivery Partners
Clients and Subcontractors
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
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.
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:
Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient, high-quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Department
- GGP
- Locations
- Birmingham