Temporary Works Design Manager

Temporary Works Design Manager - Suffolk £90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Temporary Works Design Manager to lead the coordination and management of temporary works. You will help ensure that temporary works are safely planned, designed, checked, approved, constructed and controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

You will align temporary works with permanent works, construction methods and the project programme. This is a safety-critical position for someone with strong technical judgement, practical construction knowledge and the confidence to guide project teams and challenge unacceptable risk.

Duties to include

• Lead temporary works management
• Develop, implement and maintain temporary works procedure
• Lead and coordinate temporary works activities, identifying requirements throughout the construction programme.
• Establish and maintain the Temporary Works Register as a live project control document.
• Monitor design, checking and approval status, and prioritise temporary works designs against programme needs.
• Provide clear technical advice and support to engineering and site teams.
• Coordinate design and technical delivery
• Ensure suitable design briefs are prepared and issued, and review outputs against those briefs.
• Coordinate temporary works designs with permanent works designers and other design and construction disciplines.
• Ensure designs reflect construction methods, sequencing, loading conditions and site constraints.
• Control design changes and make sure revised information is reviewed, approved and communicated.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, structural engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience managing or coordinating temporary works on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of temporary works design and construction, including procedures, design briefs, checking and approval processes.
• The ability to interpret and challenge engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• A strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, loading constraints and construction risk