Environmental Project Manager

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

About The Role

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 Project Manager to join our team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role you will manage Early Warnings, Technical Queries and General Communications (HS2, Design Consultants and Technical support) and RRM with relevant technical support.

You will provide support for the management and tracking of design change. You will manage subconsultants including development of scope of works and assessment of application for payment.

You will consolidate and manage update reports to the Senior Leadership team and manage interface with section Engineering Design Managers.

You will manage compliance with HS2 standards and support the technical team and assist with the implementation of BS EN ISO14001 certification and audit against the standard and internal procedures.

You'll support supply chain activities to raise environmental and sustainability standards and work in collaboration with the wider Environmental team, client, designers, community, stakeholder and public relations managers to ensure the programme is achieved.

In addition, you will lead by example and promote good practice relating to environmental management & sustainability, sharing best practice and learning.

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’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 the onboarding process).

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the application of environmental legislation for large scale infrastructure projects in the UK
• Meticulous in checking detail whilst recognising delivery priorities, programme need and the anticipated volume of work
• Have good interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain good relationships and networks
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience of influencing and negotiating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to extract key points and communicate this to others
• Degree in an Environmental or Engineering discipline is desirable
• Membership of an appropriate professional body working towards chartered status