Drainage Coordinator

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil engineering joint venture in Milton Keynes seeks a Drainage Coordinator to oversee drainage design delivery, liaise with design managers, and manage technical challenges. The ideal candidate should have a degree in civil engineering and experience in construction and drainage management. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree or similar level qualification in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience in construction and/or design, particularly drainage.
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation and technical records.

Responsibilities

• Support management of drainage design delivery.
• Liaise with section design managers for technical support.
• Manage technical drainage challenges impacting the programme.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Document control

Drainage design management

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project collaboration tools

Job description

About The Role

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.

We are currently looking for Drainage Coordinator to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will support the management of drainage design delivery and the production and management of departures and technical queries. The designs are produced by Consultants and are managed independently by each project area. You will liaise and closely work with the EKFB section design managers to provide technical support, recommendations and to ensure consistency across the programme. You will help the overall design delivery as per schedule. You will support the management of drainage design change through the construction lifecycle and provide technical support to the Structures and Drainage Discipline Lead for non-drainage related items when required.

Part of this role is to identify, track, report on and manage, where required, critical technical drainage challenges that can have a significant impact to the whole programme. You will be required to manage the production of standard or programme-wide solutions to support the delivery of individual drainage designs. You will lead the management of programme-wide drainage related optimisations in liaison with other EKFB teams. Support section-specific drainage related optimisations and promote their applicability across the programme. You will support the commercial and contractual management of programme-wide issues related to drainage design, consents, completion and handover including early warnings, risk reduction meetings and compensation events.

In addition, you will manage and respond to relevant commercial communications (TQs, EWs, EIs, CEs etc.) on CEMAR and provide guidance and support for section-specific issues in liaison with EKFB section design teams. You will maintain close liaison and collaboration with HS2 technical team as required and represent EKFB on technical drainage matters when required. You will provide strategies, guidance and support for the opening and handover of completed permanent drainage assets and support the production and tracking of programme-wide drainage metrics and progress.

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. 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 are offering a competitive salary and 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 is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are 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 the onboarding process).

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree or similar level qualification in civil engineering or other relevant field. Ideally chartered or working towards chartership
• Experience in construction and/or design, including drainage activities.
• Experience in the management of internal and external interfaces.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Understanding of NEC contract mechanisms (Early Warnings, Technical Queries, etc.).
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation and technical records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Smart Connect).
• Experience with assurance processes and document control.
• Driving licence and access to the vehicle is required for this role