Job Ref: 213461550

Date: 2021-03-31 09:51:05

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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 a successful candidate to:
 
Be responsible for assisting the Environmental Consents Design Lead in ensuring consents are delivered on time and in collaboration with the wider consenting and environment team, including engineering disciplines. 
Assess effects of the design in terms of cultural heritage and archaeological risks and mitigation proposals present in designs to avoid or reduce negative impact on cultural heritage assets.
Assist the Consents Manager in identifying, developing and managing heritage consents and the maintaining the consents register & portal.
Work with Planners and the Engineering team to ensure that the programme is effectively communicated and collaboratively work to ensure that environmental timescales are built into the programme and risk is understood.
Establish and maintain a programme for reporting and demonstrating compliance with applicable legislation and industry best practice.
Assist with the implementation of BS EN ISO14001 certification and audit against the standard and internal procedures.
Support supply chain activities to raise environmental and sustainability standards.
Work in collaboration with the wider Environmental Team, client, designers, community, stakeholder and public relations managers to ensure the programme is achieved.
Lead by example and promote good practice relating to environmental management & sustainability, sharing best practice and learning.

About The Candidate
BA/BSc Degree in Archaeology or relevant subject.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Built heritage fieldwork experience
Membership of an appropriate professional body working towards chartered status.
Willing to assist with the management of other environmental disciplines.
Robust knowledge of UK archaeology and history and also full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental / heritage legislation and guidance in England.
Experience of driving improvements to systems and processes.
Good inter-personal skills and be able to develop and maintain good relationships and networks.

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. 
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)
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project

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