Temporary Works Manager

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Temporary Works 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 Main Civil Works Section.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Temporary Works Design Lead, the successful candidate will lead a team of Senior Temporary Works Designers and Temporary Works Designers. They will oversee the production, coordination and technical assurance of temporary works designs across the CWA’s delivery scope

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the temporary works design team, providing technical direction, mentoring and effective resource management.
• Overseeing calculations, drawings, models, reports and design risk assessments, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and technical assurance.
• Managing the design and checking of temporary works solutions in accordance with BS 5975, Eurocodes, CIRIA guidance, CDM Regulations and other applicable standards.
• Directing the development of safe, buildable and cost-effective solutions for works including haul roads, working platforms, shoring, foundations, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, temporary bridges, fabricated steelwork, propping and rebar-cage stability.
• Coordinating temporary works interfaces with permanent works, construction delivery teams, specialist designers, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensuring design packages meet programme requirements, budget constraints and the relevant temporary works design briefs.
• Providing practical advice on buildability, sequencing and construction methodology.
• Overseeing technical approval submissions, including Approvals in Principle, for the client and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate task registers and work-status reporting while supporting project resource and cost forecasting.
• Championing digital design processes and continuous improvement throughout design, construction and handover.

What are we looking for?

The role will suit an established temporary works professional who can combine technical authority with collaborative leadership in a complex, contractor-led environment.

The successful candidate will bring:

• A degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Chartered status, preferably through the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
• A minimum of 12 years’ relevant experience, including at least five years in temporary works design management or team leadership.
• Extensive experience in temporary works design, checking and technical assurance across steel, reinforced concrete, timber and geotechnical elements.
• Detailed working knowledge of BS 5975, Eurocodes and current temporary works guidance.
• Experience operating in a senior temporary works duty-holder capacity.
• A strong record of managing multidisciplinary design teams, allocating resources and delivering quality outputs to demanding construction programmes.
• Major infrastructure experience involving civil, structural or tunnelling works in a contractor-led environment.
• Practical knowledge of proprietary systems used for formwork, falsework, shoring and other temporary works applications.
• Confidence using engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, AxisVM, Autodesk Inventor, Robot Structural Analysis and IDEA StatiCa.
• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across construction teams, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• A valid CSCS card.

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: CWA00519