Environmental Manager

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 Manager to join our team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will be supporting the Route Wide Environment team with coordination of environmental deliverables, including but not limited to ground and surface water resources, ecology, and noise and vibration deliverables. You will interface with the design team and Design Interface Manager to clarify the scope of works and build tender/delivery scope of packages where required.

You will be responsible for the management of water management & borehole I&M contractors, including oversight and communication of deliverables and environmental management plans. You will work closely with the wider Environment team to accurately track delivery progress, tracking, reporting, and coordination in line with client technical standards and expectations.

You will possess high-level management of delivery ensuring consistency of works, materials, methodology, and reporting across all sections route-wide and support engagement with the local authority and stakeholders to ensure that U&A's and environmental minimum requirements are met and evidenced accordingly. You will also assist in the maintenance of programmes for reporting and demonstrating compliance with applicable legislation and industry best practice.

In addition, you will assist with the implementation of BS EN ISO14001 certification and audit against the standard and internal procedures, working in collaboration with the wider Environmental team, client, designers, community, stakeholder, and public relations managers to ensure the delivery of works is fit for purpose and the programme is achieved.

Part of this role will be to actively promote good practice relating to environmental management & sustainability, sharing best practice and learning, and to assist in chairing and recording subcontractor/supply chain meetings.

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:

• Extensive experience in Civil, Structures, Ecological, environmental or landscape construction activities.
• Member of relevant professional body.
• Strong technical and practical understanding of construction methodology and delivery practices.
• Ability to interpret and scrutinise complex delivery methodology and identify and resolve clashes.
• Strong GIS and IT skills, and ability to interpret complex project documentation.
• Strong Client and stakeholder management skills with experience of influencing and negotiating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to extract key information relevant to the team.
• Experience of driving improvements to systems and processes.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain good relationships and networks.
• Increase environmental awareness within the wider team.
• Working commercial knowledge and experience with NEC contracts.
• Full UK driving licence is required for this role.