Design Manager (Liability for Maintenance)

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. EKFB are recruiting for a Design Manager (Liability for Maintenance) to work within our Interface and Stakeholder Management team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting progress of the Liability for Maintenance scope and overseeing the work, quality and rate of production of Liability for Maintenance drawings by Design Partner. You will have responsibility for the strategy and development of the Liability for Maintenance project, including ownership of all relevant EKFB documents. You will contribute to development of Liability for Maintenance policies, procedures and guidance in the Business Management System. You will act as the main point of contact between H&C Team and Highways, Land & Acc Works and U&A functions and support with the development of the Highways boundaries drawings and associated consent.

Part of this role is to manage Third Party access requirements in the context of liability for maintenance including Internal Drainage Board, Network Rail, Highways, Landowners etc. and take an active role in trouble shooting/problem solving, leading to the development of strong consistent principles. You will collaborate with the Route Wide Commercial Team to notify any changes to the process envisaged, including development of further scope and instructions.

You will be responsible for drafting and managing all upstream and downstream commercial communications and support adequate and effective audit processes. You will maintain a relationship with Parent Company functional specialists and foster collaborative working practices and ensure land-related Undertakings and Assurances are complied with including provision of evidence.

In addition, you will manage the integration of Liability to Maintenance with all relevant systems including but not limited to SmartConnect and GIS and engage with the Innovation team and HS2 to develop future innovations and system developments. You will also be responsible for Engagement with Accommodation works Design Coordinators and ALO teams regarding development of Liability for Maintenance.

Key Skills and Qualification:

• Degree (or similar) level qualification in civil engineering or other relevant field. Ideally a Chartered professional.
• Extensive experience in project execution with a strong background in design, highways and commissioning activities on major projects.
• Experience in the management of QMS on major multi-disciplinary projects in the construction industry, with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in AutoCad, Project wise and similar systems.
• 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.

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.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our aim is to be an exemplar employer of choice and to continue to strengthen our inclusive working environments, where everyone feels they truly belong and are able to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. Many of our people work flexibly and we will be happy to talk with you about how this could work for you.

EKFB are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our people throughout their employment journey. Please contact us if there are any reasonable adjustments or additional support you might require for making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes applying for 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. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process).