Temporary Works Coordinator – Heavy Transport Infrastructure

About the role

Protecnium is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to lead the Temporary Works process on a major transport infrastructure construction project in Auckland. The role is fully on‑site for an estimated three‑month period, with the possibility of redeployment to other projects after completion.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate the Temporary Works Management Plan (TWMP) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure design briefs from the Temporary Works Supervisor are complete and reviewed by relevant parties.
• Determine risk‑check categories using sound engineering judgement and appoint competent designers.
• Oversee design development, certification, and suitability for construction, including standard solutions.
• Manage interfaces between temporary and permanent works, ensuring structural stability and compliance with design approvals.
• Control documentation such as design checks, certificates, IFC drawings, QA records, permits, inspections, maintenance logs, and RFIs.
• Review and approve load permits and verify as‑built works against design requirements.
• Maintain communication with designers, supervisors, and stakeholders to support programme delivery.
• Monitor budgets, costs, quality processes, permits, and package close‑out within the assigned area.
• Support health, safety, and environmental procedures and promote Alliance values.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on highways, roadways, linear works, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Knowledge of the Temporary Works Forum (NZ) Procedural Control Good Practice Guideline.
• Strong engineering judgement and recent site‑based engineering experience.
• Understanding of temporary works risks and procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, and time‑management skills.

Required skills

• Temporary Works coordination
• Temporary Works Management Plan (TWMP) administration
• Risk assessment and categorisation
• Design certification and review
• Construction sequencing and interface management
• Budget and cost control
• Permit and compliance management
• Knowledge of NZ Temporary Works Forum GPG