About The Role

At EKFB, we are committed to creating a legacy that improves lives, communities and our industry. We’re looking for individuals who want to create an inclusive and collaborative culture with innovative solutions to join our joint venture.

We are currently recruiting for an Handover and Completion Assistant Manager (Highways) to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will be a point of contact between EKFB Handover & Completion Team, Highways Teams and Delivery Teams. You will review and update information in EKFB registers and systems (i.e. the Highways Consents Register, Highway Opening Tracker, Project Controls Opening Tracker, Clause 32 programme, and SmartConnect) to align opening dates and handover milestones in all platforms.

You will monitor and report progress on highways (temporary and permanent) completion programme and assess readiness, liaising with site teams weekly. Take an active role in confirming opening dates and opening type with the delivery teams, then supporting discussions to agree these dates with the Local Authority. You will be briefing and assisting delivery teams in the highways handover process and in particular in the creation and management of outstanding works lists, H&S files and O&M manuals.

Part of this role is to support the Highways Handover & Completion Manager in reviewing and updating the highways completion plan. Updating, discussing and agreeing Interface Control Documents with local authorities and identifying, drafting and briefing out any procedures or guidance that may be required to support practical application of highways completion plan.

In Addition, you will take an active role in trouble shooting/problem solving in the Handover & Completion space. You will liaise and collaborate with the routewide maintenance contract manager. You will collaborate with the Route wide Commercial Team to notify any changes to the process envisaged and support adequate and effective audit processes.

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Degree [or similar] level qualification in civil engineering or other relevant field. Ideally a Chartered professional.
Experience in highways construction and/or Design , with a strong background in handover, completion and commissioning activities on major projects.
Experience in the management of interfaces with and securing consents from local councils at different stages of project delivery.
Excellent people and communication skills. Ability to impact and influence stakeholders, build strong relations internally and externally.
Ability to drive efficient delivery and business improvement, with strong commercial skills.
Can work independently and is proactive.
Ability to manage and mitigate risks to a large programme.
Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
Holder of a CSCS card (White, White/Yellow, Black, Gold or Red Experienced)

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman 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.

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