Senior Project 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 for a Senior Project Manager role to join our team based in Milton Keynes.

This role will involve overall accountability and responsibility for the transformation of EKFB quality performance and development and implementation of strategies for delivery of construction quality.

You will ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place to cover business needs, including those required for compliance with the Works Information. You will facilitate effective strategy implementation in EKFB and our supply chain through targeted objectives that support cost-effective compliance through a Right First Time approach. You will provide strategic direction, guidance and support to the business on all quality requirements. You will lead the quality function to achieve its strategy and objectives and also lead and mentor the organisation on all quality matter.

Part of this role is to embrace and enable quality innovation and optimisation opportunities. You will work closely with members of the SHWACE team to support successful audit performance including internal, by HS2, parent company external accreditation bodies. You will inspire, develop and lead the quality function to support the aims of EKFB, including the appointment, ongoing management and development of "best for project" people.

In addition, you will establish and maintain effective formal and informal relationships with HS2, the EFKB supply chain and other key stakeholders. You will develop and implement plans for continuous improvement and sharing lessons learned within EKFB, with parent companies and with the wider HS2 community. You will also represent and promote EKFB at industry and HS2 enterprise level events, manage HS2 enterprise level stakeholders.

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience managing teams in a construction environment.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience of quality management and implementing quality transformation.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Contractually, commercially and technically astute.
• You must hold a CSCS card (White, White/Yellow, Black, Gold or Red Experienced).
• You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

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 onboarding process)

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