Job Ref: 213359905

Date: 2021-03-15 09:59:05

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About The Role
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.
We’re looking for an Engineering Coordinator to support the Design and Engineering team, in managing and delivering the optimized Design for Geotechnical discipline in accordance with the Programme and the Client’s requirements. You will be reporting directly to the Engineering Discipline Manager/Lead- Geotechnical. 
We’ll need you to provide support to the Geotechnical Discipline Manager route wide (across all sectors). You’ll also need to help in leading the design development within the IDMT. Close liaison with the D&E Section Lead to ensure the delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the Client’s requirements is a key part of this role.
Supporting the study of optimisation/assumptions and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers. You’ll need to link and coordinate with Construction for management of topics such as GI, topographical surveys, and all other issues related with the design development for the geotechnical design. As well as assist in driving the expertise within EKFB Design and Engineering team
You will be responsible for coordination of the Geotechnical Design route wide. You will need to ensure coordination of all design and assurance deliverables with interfacing organisations.

About The Candidate
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Experience in major civil engineering works
Knowledge of relevant Geotechnical standards and its applicability for the design
Value Engineering and optimization focused
A good communicator and able to build positive working relationships, internally and with the supply chain
Ability to coordinate and manage own workload supporting project delivery
Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Degree, Geology degree or similar
Specially valued knowledge on ground improvement techniques such lime stabilization, heave and piling

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 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 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.
Pre-employment checks:
It’s worth remembering that 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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