At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safe and efficient highway maintenance for a major infrastructure project.
- Company: Join EKFB, a leader in delivering the HS2 project.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace, career growth, and diverse experiences.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's transport infrastructure while ensuring safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways maintenance or civil engineering preferred.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
EKFB is delivering a major section of the HS2 project, connecting communities and supporting the UK’s future transport infrastructure. The Highways Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of highway networks affected by construction activities. This position supports the delivery of highways maintenance within a complex, high-profile infrastructure environment, acting as an interface between the Client, supply chain partners, inspectors, and commercial teams. The role contributes to ensuring that all highway assets impacted by works are maintained to required standards, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of highways maintenance activities across affected networks
- Coordinating and monitoring safety inspections to ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements
- Reviewing inspection outputs and ensuring timely response to defects, hazards, and third-party reports
- Validating completed maintenance and repair works to confirm compliance with specifications and agreed standards
- Supporting audits and identifying recurring defects or trends to inform continuous improvement and asset performance
- Contributing to the development and coordination of forward maintenance programmes aligned with construction activities
- Ensuring accurate management of inspection and maintenance records in line with contract and quality requirements
- Liaising with internal teams, local authorities, and stakeholders to coordinate traffic management and minimise disruption
- Supporting commercial processes, including alignment of works completed with contract payment mechanisms
This role is critical in ensuring that highways impacted by a major infrastructure programme remain safe, compliant, and operational for the public.
About You
Key Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience supporting highways maintenance or civil engineering works, preferably within a major infrastructure or construction environment
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, standards, and inspection criteria
- Strong organisational capability with a high level of attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Desirable:
- Knowledge of highway asset types including carriageways, footways, drainage, structures, lighting, signage, and landscaping
- Experience working with defect management systems or quality management systems
- Familiarity with working alongside local authorities and within a regulated highways environment
This position requires a structured and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and the coordination of activities within a complex, evolving project environment.
Equal Opportunities
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
BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of the onboarding process).
Highways Maintenance Engineer employer: Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM
EKFB is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety, compliance, and collaboration within the high-profile HS2 project. Employees benefit from a culture of inclusiveness and equality, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the highways maintenance sector. Working at EKFB not only allows you to contribute to vital infrastructure but also ensures you are part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM Recruitment Team
