Utilities Coordinator

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.

We are looking to recruit a Coordinator to join our Utilities Team near Buckingham.

As a Utilities Coordinator you will support the design interface between EKFB and HS2 and ensure Statutory Undertakers to be delivered in a timely manner in accordance with stakeholder’s requirements. This will require you to Interface with the areas Utilities Construction teams, Design Managers, Coordinators, Temporary Works, Consents Managers and other interested parties within EKFB. Ensuring designs are in accordance with the project’s requirements, including integrating the reasonable requirements.

A key part of this role includes providing support to the EKFB Design and Engineering Manager and the Designer, to follow and implement the assurance regime in accordance with the engineering and assurance plan. You will need to identify early warnings to mitigate risks, issues and enable the realization of opportunities. Manage change control, internal approvals through established processes whilst monitoring and participating in the design review process.

You will provide guidance on the alignment of assurance deliverables with the Client’s requirements, to support the delivery of the Design in accordance with the Programme and work collaboratively with the delivery team to ensure readiness for the Completions Process.

• Degree level Qualification in either Project Management, commercial Management, Civil Engineering or the equivalent experience.

• SMSTS and must be independent of construction teams, EUSR Service Avoidance, category 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2 in Utility Avoidance and Buried Services

• EUSR Category 2 or NRSWA Location and Avoidance of Underground Services (five-day course including modules: S2, S3, S4, S5 & S7).

• Knowledge of the HS2 Act, Assurance & PPA’s, Utility Regulations to inform design, construction and connection works with statutory undertakers.

• Knowledge of the CDM Principal Designer role.

• Excellent communication skills

• Mandatory Full UK driving License is required

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 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)