Job Ref: 212583834

Date: 2020-10-13 11:57:11

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About The Role
As a Assistant Design Engineer, you are responsible for supporting the Design and Engineering team, in managing and delivering the optimised design for utilities in accordance with the programme and the client’s requirements. You will report to the Design and Engineering lead and will assist them in design coordination ensuring it is produced on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements.
You will need to regularly review performance against agreed internal and external targets in relation to utilities. You will also be required to provide strong support to the discipline lead in the design development within the IDMT for utilities understanding of the impacts on other disciplines. We need you to provide assistance in the study of optimisation/assumptions and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams and designers.
We’d also like you to assist the discipline lead in issues related to constructability, TW integration (coordination with Construction + leading designer action). Monitoring and controlling the progress of BOQ and related model review related to utilities is an essential part of this role. You will need to help in the management and coordination of the utilities Design, with close liaison with other disciplines.
You will need to promote and provide coordination of all design and assurance deliverables with interfacing organizations, including utility companies, and maintain close liaison and collaboration with HS2 technical team as required. We’d like you to attend and support to the Client, Designer, utilities companies and EKFB meetings. As well as manage the collation and distribution of information to key stakeholders including ASC, EKFB, Statutory Undertakers and HS2.

About The Candidate
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Experience in major civil engineering works
Knowledge of relevant highways design standards and its applicability for the design
Good communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships
Ability to coordinate and manage own workload
Must have knowledge of MS Office suite
Understanding of the HS2 Act (desirable)
Degree/HND in Civil Engineering with appropriate experience
Able to interpret 3D models in CAD
Knowledge and understanding of CDM Regulations

About The Company
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman 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 is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today. 
In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.
EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
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 contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application. 
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project

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