Utilities Construction Manager

4 weeks ago


Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom EKFB Full time
About The Role

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. We are seeking to recruit a Utilities Construction Manager for our Greatworth to Southam area of works.

As a Utilities Construction Manager, you will be responsible for a geographical area of works, ensuring a fully compliant system of work for the delivery of all Contestable Utility Diversions and Connections to time, quality, and budget.

You will work closely with the Designer, Statutory Undertaker, Construction team stakeholders, and HS2 to deliver utility designs to ensure fully coordinated proposals are delivered.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Producing information that supports the 'Utilities Process Coordinator' through the delivery of C4-C9 NRSWA process and HS2 requirements and ensuring compliance with the contract.
  • Integrating with the area Construction teams to deliver all aspects of the allocated Contestable utility scope, including potential growth in scope.
  • Producing routine progress reports to the Utilities Project Manager and Construction teams.
  • Leading key meetings with internal and external stakeholders, recording, writing, and communicating actions and key points.
  • Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure best practice is always integrated at the local level.
  • Notifying Supply Chain partners, Statutory Undertakers, and other relevant project partners in accordance with the programme of works required.
  • Identifying General Communication and Early Warnings to mitigate risks, issues, and enable the realisation of opportunities.
  • Capturing As-Built information around Utilities and distributing this in accordance with the EKFB information management protocols.
  • Working closely with the Utilities Project Manager and Commercial Manager in completing Contestable Utility works, including the adoption and handover procedure with the Statutory Undertakers.
  • Integrating best safety practice into EKFB from industry, HS2, and Statutory Undertakers into the delivery of works around Utilities.
  • Actively promoting and embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and supporting and complying with all organizational initiatives, policies, and procedures on EDI.
  • Working in accordance with the EKFB BMS policies and procedures.
About You
  • Degree-level qualification in either project management, commercial management, civil engineering, or the equivalent experience.
  • Experience of delivering utility projects, with Statutory Undertakers, in the power, water, gas, fuel, or telecoms environment.
  • Knowledge of New Road Street Works Act, HAUC, HS2 Act, Assurance & PPAs, Utility Regulations to inform project management of various design, construction, and connection works with Statutory Undertakers.
  • Knowledge of the CDM Principal Designer role.
  • Decision-Maker.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and oral).
  • You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle.
  • Mandatory CSCS Requirement (one of the following) - Black, White, White/Yellow, Yellow, or Red Experienced.
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 are offering a competitive salary and 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.



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