Job Ref: 213396019

Date: 2021-03-19 12:39:05

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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 optimised Design for highways in accordance with the Programme and the Client’s requirements. You’ll be reporting to the Engineering Discipline Manager/Lead for Earthworks, drainage and highways.
We need you to assist the Earthworks, Drainage and highways Engineering Lead for the Highways design routewide (across all sectors). We’d also like you to provide strong support to the discipline lead in the design development within the IDMT for alignment, pavement and other highway related disciplines.
Close liaison with the D&E Section Lead to ensure the delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the Client’s requirements is essential. You’ll also need to aid in the study of optimisation/assumptions and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers.
Supporting the link and coordination with Construction for management of topics such topographical surveys, and all other issues related with the design development for the highways related disciplines is again an essential part of this role. We need you to help in the management and coordination of the highways Design route wise, with close liaison with other disciplines such as drainage, alignment and earthworks.

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
Value engineering and optimisation focused
Good communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Degree or HND in Civil Engineering with appropriate experience
Able to interpret 3D models in CAD
Understanding and management of software related to alignment and pavement design

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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