Description
One of the UK's largest Bulding and Construction companies seeks an experienced Works Coordinator to manage a £1m temporary works design & check budget project along the Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NNDR).
Project scope of works:
19.6km Dual carriageway which runs from the A1067 Fakenham Road at the East to Postwick Hub at the West (A47). The scheme cuts through the edge of Norwich Airport and this will be the main compound location.
Day to day duties:
- Co-ordinate all parties involved in the design and construction of temporary works
- produce and regularly update a schedule of temporary works in conjunction with the Temporary Works Designer (TWD)
- produce and regularly update a programme for temporary works designs
- produce adequate temporary works design briefs, including ground conditions, services, current contract drawings, restraints, etc.
- in conjunction with the TWD, ensure clear areas of responsibility for designs by suppliers or outside designers
- assess temporary works concept schemes
- check that temporary works designs meet site requirements
- make relevant temporary works designs available to the designer of the permanent works
- ensure that designs are checked and that relevant design certificates and risk assessments are produced
- Ensure that the Temporary Works Designs and any relevant certificates are submitted for approval to meet the programme
- inform the TWD of changes to site requirements
- check that materials and equipment are adequate, especially when previously used
- ensure construction personnel are aware of methods, sequences, risks and limitations
- check construction frequently and be alert to potential errors
- ensure that any necessary alterations to temporary works are approved by the TWD
- establish hold points requiring permits
- issue temporary works permits to load, permits to strike or permits to proceed (TW3)
- ensure appropriate maintenance during the lifetime of the temporary works
- ensure control of drawings, calculations and other documents
- organise meetings and distribute notes including actions
Essential Criteria:
CSCS card
2 day TWC course; previous TWC experience on a major civils project (either highways or rail but will consider other experience, eg building)
Ideal Background Civil engineering, main contractor background, highways or rail infrastructure projects
- Qualifications SMSTS, CSCS card
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