Job Ref: 215380627

Date: 2021-12-14 15:24:05

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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.
EKFB are looking for an Assistant Design Manager to join our accommodation works team.
The role will undertake technical engagement with landowners and their agents, to ensure that Accommodation Works requirements are scoped, agreed and designed to mitigate impact on the programme and enable positive relationships with affected landowners. This will require close working with the Agricultual Liaison Officers, HS2 Ltd representatives and Valuers.
The role may include coordination with other project contractors (e.g. Enabling Works, utilities contractors) to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach is taken to deliver the Accommodation Works.
Coordination of Accommodation Works design and construction between landowners, design team and Project Delivery team
Contribution to valuation of Accommodation Works with commercial functions and HS2 Valuers
Interface with Planning Consents Manager and Highways Design Coordinator in relation to consent / approval requirements for Accommodation Works
Ownership of specific Undertakings and Assurances related to accommodation works and land issues
Assist in preparing tender enquiries for supply chain procurement

About The Candidate
Excellent people and communication skills
Ability to impact and influence stakeholders
Ability to build strong relations internally and externally
Ability to work under pressure and to be able to deal with conflict
Flexible to travel and work from different locations
Knowledge of the construction industry, and familiar with rural / farming matters
Experience working within Design Management within Civil Engineering or similar industry

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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