About The RoleAt EKFB we're shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) bring 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 currently looking for an Assistant Environmental Project Manager based in Milton Keynes.
In this role you will be supporting the Route Wide Environment Project Managers with coordination of Landscape, Water Resources, Ecology, and Noise and Vibration deliverables. Interfacing with the design team and Design interface manager to clarify scope of works and build tender/delivery scope packages where required.
You will be responsible for development and creation of ITP's through identification of delivery and evidencing requirements. Assurance of Environmental Delivery and Consent obligations, ensuring evidence aligns with ITP's, and client and regulator requirements and is delivered to a uniformed standard across all project sectors.
You will work closely with the Environment COW team to accurately track delivery progress, tracking, reporting and co-ordination in line with client technical standards and expectations.
You will also have high level management of delivery ensuring consistency of works, materials, methodology and reporting across all sections route wide. Supporting engagement with the local authority and stakeholders to ensure that U&A's and environmental minimum requirements are met and evidenced accordingly. You will contribute to the assurance that the SCEW requirements are adhered to and associated technical assurance requirements.
Part of this role is to assist in the management of client and subcontractor early warnings and chair risk reduction meetings to assist in their resolution. Assist in the maintenance of programmes for reporting and demonstrating compliance with applicable legislation and industry best practice. Assist with the implementation of BS EN ISO 14001 certification and audit against the standard and internal procedures.
In addition, you will work in collaboration with the wider Environmental Team, client, designers, community, stakeholder and public relations managers to ensure the delivery of work is fit for purpose and programme is achieved.
About You - Experience in Civil, Structures, Ecological, Environmental or landscape construction activities.
- Member of relevant professional body.
- Strong technical and practical understanding of construction methodology and delivery practices.
- Ability to interpret and scrutinise complex delivery methodology and identify and resolve clashes.
- Strong GIS, and IT skills and ability to interpret complex project documentation.
- Strong Client and stakeholder management skills with experience of influencing and negotiation with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to extract key information relevant to the team.
- Experience of driving improvements to systems and processes.
- Increase environmental awareness within the wider team.
- Working commercial knowledge and experience with NEC contracts.
- Full driving licence is required for this role
About UsEKFB 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 are offering a competitive salary and 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 is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are 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 the onboarding process).
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