Assistant Engineering Manager in Brackley

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.

We're looking to recruit an Assistant Engineering Manager to join our team based in the Brackley area. In this role you will support the Design and Engineering Manager in managing and delivering the Design in accordance with the Programme and the Client’s requirements. You will have overall technical accountability to the Engineering and Design Manager for the technical delivery of the design and build. You will be responsible for day-to-day management and coordination of the Design, including completion of verification (checking), technical review, and interdisciplinary checking and review.

You will manage and co-ordinate reviews or checks of the design required by third parties such as Cat 3 design checkers. Ensuring coordination of all design and assurance deliverables with interfacing organisations is a key part of this role. Reviewing technical and assurance deliverable prior to acceptance by the Design and Engineering Manager is also a key responsibility. You will need to maintain close liaison and collaboration with HS2 technical team as required. In addition, you will need to establish regular meeting and reporting cycles for managing, coordinating and assuring the Design. In the construction stage, you’ll need to manage and coordinate Design related queries and changes. Confirming with the Designer a procedure for the provision of Red Line/As-Built information required to produce the As-built. Attendance and support to the Client, Designer and EKFB meetings.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in Major Civil Engineering works and working on large infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction management.
• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to coordinate workloads.
• Good communication skills.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.
• You must be a holder of SMSTS.
• You must be a holder of a CSCS card (White; White/Yellow; Red - Experienced; Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor).

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).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.