Deputy 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. EKFB are looking for a Deputy Engineering Manager to join the team based in Brackley. This site based role will support the Engineering team and work closely with the construction team for day-to-day matters. This will include identifying and mitigating key engineering risks and issues.

The Deputy Engineering Manager will review and accept WPPs (RAMS) and ITPs on behalf of the Engineering Manager, calling on the Quality and Environmental teams and ASC Construction Support teams where input is needed. This role will oversee the management and execution of temporary works and the proper co-ordination, integration and execution of the permanent works and temporary works designs. The Deputy Engineering Manager will provide technical support and guidance to the construction delivery teams, including SCEW matters, NCRs, short notice design changes (TQs, FCRs), materials approvals, shop drawing reviews, temporary works design reviews, and testing (e.g. lab, materials management). This position will oversee the timely and accurate redlining of approved changes to the design by the construction delivery team and lead or support (as necessary) for technical assurance purposes (audit, surveillance, HS2 Technical Assurance Reviews). The Deputy Engineering Manager will liaise with the Designers Construction Support team to manage resolution of FCRs and TQs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering team and collaborate with the construction team on day-to-day matters on site basis.
• Identify and mitigate key engineering risks and issues.
• Review and accept WPPs (RAMS) and ITPs on behalf of the Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate input from Quality, Environmental and ASC Construction Support teams as needed.
• Oversee management and execution of temporary works and co-ordinate permanent and temporary works designs.
• Provide technical support and guidance including SCEW matters, NCRs, design changes (TQs, FCRs), materials approvals, shop drawing reviews, and testing.
• Lead or support technical assurance activities (audit, surveillance, HS2 Technical Assurance Reviews).
• Manage resolution of FCRs and TQs with the Designers Construction Support team.
• Oversee redlining of approved design changes by the construction delivery team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Major Civil Engineering works
• Ability to coordinate workloads
• Good communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer
• Experience working on Large Infrastructure projects
• Previous experience working in a similar role

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.

Pre-employment Checks

We will undertake relevant/standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up references, 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).