Environmental Manager in Milton Keynes

At EKFB we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) bring 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 Environmental Manager to join our team based in Milton Keynes. The Environment Manager (RW) role seeks to provide robust environmental governance to the C23 Main Works Civils Contract across environmental, carbon and sustainability disciplines, ensuring alignment with HS2 requirements, regulatory obligations and EKFB commitments. The role is responsible and accountable for carbon performance, but will also support sustainability deliverables and supporting environmental performance across the route, proactively managing risks and responding to emerging environmental and sustainability challenges across a range of topics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide route-wide strategic environmental management to support consistent implementation of EMRs, CoCP and the EKFB EMS across all sections.
• Support environmental governance and assurance, including ISO 14001 audits, compliance reviews and incident management.
• Lead carbon management across the project, including oversight of whole life carbon assessments (LCA) and alignment with PAS 2080 and net zero targets.
• Drive integration of carbon into design, procurement and construction, influencing decision-making and methodologies.
• Identify and coordinate carbon reduction opportunities across the route, engaging delivery teams and supply chain partners.
• Manage environmental and carbon performance reporting, including KPIs, Carbon Index and client (HS2) submissions.
• Provide functional leadership to project teams and act as the key interface with HS2, senior leadership and supply chain partners.
• Support sustainability performance and reporting, ensuring integration of carbon, waste, water and responsible sourcing data through project systems.
• Provide agile environmental support to the Senior Environment team on emergent topics, which may include soils & landscaping, environmental risks & opportunities, environmental consenting & archaeology.

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in the environmental sciences or complementary discipline.
• Extensive experience in environmental management & sustainability in the construction / civils sector.
• Major infrastructure project experience desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential with proven ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Registered Environmental Practitioner (or similar) pursuing Full Member / Chartered Environmentalist status.
• Knowledge of NEC contractual processes desirable.
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001).
• Understanding of carbon management, including LCA and PAS 2080.
• You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• You must hold a CSCS card (White, White/Yellow or Black card).

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 Construction and BAM Nuttall. 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.

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).