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We’re looking for a Project Technical Lead to join our team based in the Aylesbury Area. The key part of this role is to lead the technical team within one of the C23 Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), providing guidance and support on all design, engineering and technical assurance requirements, and ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, and ensuring the project technical team is adequately resourced and within budget.

Another part of this role is to be responsible for overall technical accountability for the design/technical delivery within the section, in particular for overall coordination of all designs involving multiple design disciplines.

You will be accountable for buildability, ensuring coordination and integration of the PW with the key TW designs, as well as compliance with the contract requirements technical (CRT), coordination with routewide disciplines, consenting and as-built programmes in line with the construction and overall project programme, taking account of quantities and cost implications.

You will work closely with the Delivery Team to update on technical matters, including change through the SNC process; consent status and required change; and integration of all Accommodation and U&A requirements. You will establish a collaborative working environment and encourage innovation within the IPT, to deliver best for project outcomes.

As part of the EKFB Technical Department Senior Management Team, liaise with other Technical Department leaders to ensure the delivery of designs and technical solutions with a consistent approach across the project and C23 programme, and in compliance with WI300, the Design Management Plan, Requirements Management Plan, Configuration Management plan and Lead Designer Strategy.

Additionally, you will provide direction and focus for key technical reviews (eg IDRs, Interface Management, Technical Deep Dives) and implement strategic technical Value Engineering Opportunities, proposed design changes, and Optimisation and Efficiency portfolio. You will also review design delivery performance (to include cost, programme, contract, scope, progress, change, compliance, governance etc.) and support the Technical Delivery Director with the commercial management of designers, liaising with the Commercial team as 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.

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.

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).

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Educated to degree or higher and hold relevant professional qualification.
• Sustained Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience in project-based design management across all project stages, including leading and overseeing design delivery for permanent works, temporary works, utilities and engineering processes, including as well overall consents for the works.
• Experience of mega-projects / programmes in the rail, highways, water or energy sectors.
• Experience of managing the challenges associated with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Management of commercial aspects of design contracts with a focus on overall performance.
• Understanding of digital engineering; Working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.
• Strong communication skills at multiple organisational levels, internally and externally.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Must hold a valid UK drivers License and have access to a vehicle.