Geotechnical Discipline Lead

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering joint venture in Milton Keynes seeks a Geotechnical Discipline Lead to oversee technical operations in geotechnics and geology. The role involves leading technical teams, resolving geotechnical challenges, and ensuring compliance with technical documentation standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in earthworks design. Join us to shape the future of railway infrastructure with a focus on collaboration and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical earthworks design and construction support roles.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant earthworks design standards.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with a focus on project success.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical and technical teams across the programme.
• Ensure timely delivery of construction stage technical documentation.
• Manage commercial and contractual communications.

Skills

Technical earthworks design

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Chartered professional qualification (desirable)

Job description

About The Role

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 currently looking for a Geotechnical Discipline Lead to join our team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will be functionally responsible for leading the geotechnical, geology and I&M technical teams across the programme. You will provide specialist technical expertise to support each project within the programme, leading technical resolution to significant geotechnical challenges with a “best for project” mentality, accounting for contract requirements, cost, schedule, risk etc.

You will drive progressive technical assurance of construction-stage technical closeout of items such as the ground risk registers, geotechnical feedback reports and monitoring reports, ensuring technical quality is in accordance with client expectations. You will ensure timely delivery of construction stage technical documentation from design consultants to enable handover in accordance with schedule needs and key dates.

Key Responsibilities

• Own programme-wide standard details and contract requirements (technical) within area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with project technical leads to ensure timely delivery of remaining geotechnical designs.
• Lead team in effectively managing relevant commercial and contractual communications (TQs, EWs, EIs, CEs etc.) associated with area of responsibility with suppliers and client.
• Act as relationship owner and focal point for the client’s geotechnical subject matter experts to enable a productive and collaborative working relationship within the discipline.
• Lead by example and promote good practice relating to geotechnical, geology and I&M, sharing learning across the programme.

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 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 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 includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation.

We are committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities, being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

We are committed to inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can be themselves. If you need any additional support during your application, please let us know.

We are offering a competitive salary & benefits.

Pre‑Employment Checks

We will undertake the relevant standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process, including references, ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks. BPSS security clearance will be required.

About You

• Degree qualified and extensive experience in technical earthworks design and construction support roles.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant earthworks design standards and its applicability for the design.
• Chartered (e.g., CEng, MICE) professional qualification (desirable).
• Ability to lead and manage a team with competing priorities with a focus on what is ‘best for project’.
• Management of commercial/contractual aspects of projects with suppliers and client.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience of influencing and negotiating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and ability to extract key points and communicate this to others.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for this role.