Temporary Works Coordinator

About The Role

Balfour Beatty is looking for a dedicated Temporary Works Coordinator to join our team on the landmark Beauly to Peterhead ASTI 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 Elgin Office.

• 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

• 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, 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.

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 such as walks, house duties, etc.
• Opportunity to join 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 on 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 start a lengthy career or simply join us as 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 your learning and development.

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