Job Ref: 213096758

Date: 2021-01-28 22:33:04

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About The Role
To be part of the Design and Engineering (D&E) team within EKFB, assisting the Rail Systems Interface, RAMS and Interoperability Manager on key accountabilities.
 
Key Accountabilities:
 
• Coordinating the Accesses Design to the High-Speed Railway platform for the Client’s Operation, Maintenance and Rail Systems needs. Making sure the requirements have been fulfilled by the Designers and help optimizing the design,
• Coordinating the Security of the High-Speed Railway between the Client (who owns the requirements) and the Security Specialist in the Design Team, responsible of the risks assessments including threat and vulnerability,
• Coordinating the Fencing design between the Client (who owns the requirements) and the Designers (e.g security fencing with different types depending on locations, boundary fencing, ecological fencing) and driving the design in links with wider EKFB teams (i.e. consents to get from stakeholders and other civil disciplines impacts),
• Coordinating ancillary items (e.g earthing system with close relation to the Client’s Railway Systems Contractors) if asked by the Manager,
• Providing strong support to the D&E team by ensuring that input, requirements and control change are in place and integrated with other Civils disciplines (e.g. alignment, earthworks, drainage, highways accesses),
• Maintain close liaison and collaboration with the teams, attending the Client, EKFB and Designers meetings.This role of Coordinator is expected to be routewide (C2 / C3 sections delivered by EKFB) and requires coordination with broader teams as civils design leads, interface managers, safety & security managers, configuration & assurance managers, construction managers and risk / assumptions managers.

About The Candidate
• Experience of working on design & build contracts in major civil engineering works (if possible, in railways),
• Some knowledge on fencing and security required,
• Good communicator, resilient, positive, confident, meticulous, autonomous, eager to work in a multicultural environment on a large-scale civil engineering project,
• Able to build working relationships, internally with D&E team and externally with the Client.
• IT skills – MS Office and (preferably) knowledge software related to interfaces (e.g Relatics),
• Experience/Qualifications/Training (if any):
• Engineering background (Degree in Civil Engineering or Rail Systems) with some experience to be able to undertake the role.

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.
 
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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