Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Temporary works design manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.
What will you do?
- Assist in the management of the TW framework with parent company organisations / implementation partners by identifying TW design and capacity in the external market and work with procurement on a sourcing strategy and scope documents. Support in evaluation of supplier TW competence.
- Assist in the management of the TW framework with external framework partners.
- Chair design coordination meetings with consultants and ensure that suitable project management principles are applied to the allocation of design resource and the delivery of design
- Ensure the delivery of design in accordance with TW procedure, implement and monitor performance of internal and external design delivery.
- Develop and implement assurance requirements for TW design in accordance with the works information.
- Work with the section Temporary Works Managers and Coordinators to manage a TW Register capable of handling data appropriate to the scale and organisation of the project.
- Work with the Engineering and Assurance data and reporting analyst to maintain reporting on the status of Temporary Works delivery and forecast of Temporary Works.
- Assess and assist the Temporary Works Manger manage the competency of designers delivering design works for the project in accordance with SQEP and CDM requirements.
- Coordinate with the Learning and Development team in the integration of temporary works into onboarding, competence/qualification requirements and training plans.
- When required, support the appointment of appointed people for the management of temporary works (TWS/TWCs) by providing briefings on the temporary works design delivery processes.
- Support the development of a process for the management of risk to ensure that there is a golden thread between risk management by the permanent works designer, risk management by the temporary works design and the RAMS in order that all residual risks are appropriately mitigated or managed.
- Remain aware of and communicate industry and project wide health and safety updates to ensure that they are understood and reflected within CWA TW design delivery.
- Coordinate with and support the commercial and finance teams in the commercial management of the framework contract with parent companies and external suppliers
- Identify opportunities for use of standardised TW designs, develop the scope and implement a means of identifying and assuring their use.
What are we looking for?
Knowledge & Skills
- Team management capability.
- Understanding of the temporary works process as outlined in BS5975:2019.
- Understands the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015.
- Technical expertise in the type of work being undertaken in both design and construction (execution).
- Understands the principles of risk reduction and how this should be managed by the Client, the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Budget and contract management.
- Management of competency
- Management of design delivery quality and assurance.
- Established relationships with TW design supply chain.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professionally qualified in civil or structural engineering including a degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Practical experience - Experience in Temporary Works design and Management of Designs
- Extensive experience of temporary works design and implementation
- Formal Training – successful completion of a recognised temporary works coordinator course (desirable)
Experience of temporary works engineering on major projects, including tunnelling and deep excavations
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
About Us
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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Job Reference: CWA00069
