Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Highview Power Carrington – LAES Project (FOAK)
50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage Facility | Greater Manchester

First‑of‑a‑kind, commercial‑scale greenfield delivery of a 50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, supporting long‑duration energy storage and the UK’s net‑zero transition.

The project utilises proprietary LAES technology, converting surplus renewable electricity into stored liquid air, with later pressurisation and reheating to drive turbines for electricity generation.

Role / Scope (Bilfinger UK):

• Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
• Delivery of complex, safety‑critical systems within a novel technology environment
• Working within a large high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary integrated delivery team on a technically challenging FOAK scheme

A landmark project combining innovation, engineering excellence, and collaboration to deliver one of the UK’s most advanced energy storage assets.

Temporary Works Manager

As a Temporary Works Manager (TWM) your role is to ensure that all non-permanent works such as temporary village, power, lighting, fencing, access, structures, scaffolding, formwork, shoring, are safely and efficiently managed, planned, designed, checked, and erected. The TWM ensures overall management and adherence to design and safety standards, conducts risk assessments, monitors temporary works, and coordinates with various stakeholders to maintain structural integrity and project efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities

Management

Developing schedules of Temporary Works requirements and coordination with client and BUK management team including prioritisation of works.

Design & Planning: 

Overseeing the preparation of suitable temporary works designs and ensuring they are checked for safety and compliance. 

Risk Management: 

Identifying and mitigating risks associated with temporary works by way of RAMS. 

On-Site Supervision: 

Monitoring the erection and use of temporary works to ensure they are built and maintained correctly. 

Compliance: 

Making sure all temporary works meet relevant health and safety regulations and industry standards. 

Coordination: 

Liaising with designers, engineers, site teams, and other contractors to ensure temporary works don't compromise the main construction. 

Documentation: 

Maintaining records of designs, checks, and any alterations to temporary works. 

Stopping Work: 

Having the authority to stop work if temporary works are not satisfactory or safe. 

Importance of a TWM

The TWM ensuring proper management of these non-permanent elements, the TWM contributes to the overall safety, efficiency, and success of a construction project. 

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

 leo.taylor@bilfinger.com