Job Ref: 215066474

Date: 2021-11-03 13:42:07

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About The Role

At EKFB we’re changing the way our industry works for the better. Do you want to be a part of the UK’s biggest Infrastructure project?
We’re looking to recruit a Utilities Process and Connection Coordinator to join the Utilities team in Milton Keynes. You’ll be responsible for the preconstruction organisation of connections to Construction compounds in alignment with the Construction teams requirements to time, quality and budget.
We’d like you to liaise closely with the Designer, Design Manager, Statutory Undertaker, Construction team stakeholders and HS2 on the delivery of Utility Designs.
You will need to ensure that whilst the Detailed Contestable Utility Designs are being produced, EKFB have all of the required paperwork. You must also integrate within the proposal all aspects of the allocated Contestable utility scope.

You’ll be responsible for the effective distribution of this information and recording in the most efficient manner to ensure the programmed dates are achieved and monitor with the Utilities Planner.

We’d like you to lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders, recording, writing and communicating actions and key points to update on such progress. You must also ensure that the C4 Formal Quotation is signed and returned to the Statutory Undertaker to initiate Construction.  Liaise with the Commercial Manager to commence payment.
You’ll need to work with the Commercial Manager through the C5 and C6 process to ensure the Statutory Undertaker retained works can commence and ultimately work through to final account sign off.

Work collaboratively with the Utilities Construction Managers to provide visibility on Construction availability and the adoption / handover procedure with the Statutory Undertakers.

You’ll need to identify General Communication and Early Warnings to mitigate risks, issues and enable the realisation of opportunities.
Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and support and comply with all organizational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

About The Candidate
We need someone with a Degree level qualification in either Project Management, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or the equivalent experience.
You must have experience of preconstruction delivery of utility projects with Statutory Undertakers, in the power, water, gas, fuel or telecoms environment.
You must also have knowledge of New Road Street Works Act, HAUC, HS2 Act, Self Lay Process, Assurance and PPA. We’d also like you to have knowledge of the CDM Principal Designer role.
You must have excellent communication skills.
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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