Quality Engineer

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.

We're seeking to recruit a Quality Engineer based in the Brackley area. The primary focus of this role is to work within a section of the HS2 project, ensuring that Completion document is embedded and embraced by the Construction Delivery teams, in order that all relevant completions assurance records are collated and retained. 

You will report to the Section Quality & Completions Manager.  You will work in a small team for your sector, to implement the quality and completions strategy throughout the construction phase ensuring documentation is collated to enable progressive handover of structures to facilitate project completion.

• Competent Quality and/or Handover (Completions) Engineer with proven experience in successfully implementing document quality control and assurance requirements and interventions (preferably in the construction or other regulated sector).
•  Experience of working in a fast-paced, dynamic team.
• Very good knowledge and practical application of quality assurance or handover best practice strategies and interventions.
• Experience of using digital systems to support quality of the completions record keeping for projects.
• Flexible approach to managing, prioritising, and delivering to deadlines in a demanding environment
• Good organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development

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 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).