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About The Role
In this role, you will be functionally responsible for leading the geotechnical, geology and I&M technical teams across the programme. You will provide specialist technical expertise to support each project within the programme, leading technical resolution to significant geotechnical challenges with a “best for project” mentality, accounting for contract requirements, cost, schedule, risk etc.
You will drive progressive technical assurance of construction‑stage technical closeout of items such as the ground risk registers, geotechnical feedback reports and monitoring reports, ensuring technical quality is in accordance with client expectations. You will ensure timely delivery of construction‑stage technical documentation from design consultants to enable handover in accordance with schedule needs and key dates.
* Ownership of programme‑wide standard details and contract requirements (technical) within area of responsibility.
* Collaboration with projects’ technical leads to ensure timely delivery of remaining geotechnical designs.
* Effective management of relevant commercial and contractual communications (TQs, EWs, EIs, CEs etc.) with suppliers and client.
* Relationship ownership and focal point for the client’s geotechnical subject matter experts to enable a productive and collaborative working relationship within the discipline.
* Lead by example and promote good practice relating to geotechnical, geology and I&M, sharing learning across the programme.
About You
* Degree qualified and extensive experience in technical earthworks design and construction support roles.
* Excellent knowledge of relevant earthworks design standards and their applicability for the design.
* Chartered (e.g. CEng, MICE) professional qualification (desirable).
* Ability to lead and manage a team with competing priorities with a focus on what is ‘best for project’.
* Management of commercial/contractual aspects of projects with suppliers and client.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with experience of influencing and negotiating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to extract key points and communicate this to others.
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.
About Us
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market‑leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
EKFB has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80 km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of work includes 15 viaducts, 5 km of green tunnels, 22 km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation.
We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves.
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.
Pre‑employment Checks
We’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.
NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process).
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