Assistant Engineering Manager

About The Role

At EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) we’re shaping infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of railway networks, including one of Europe’s latest high‑speed rail projects.

We’re recruiting for an Assistant Engineering Manager to join our team, based in Aylesbury. This site‑based role assists the Engineering Manager and works closely with the Construction team for day‑to‑day matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and mitigating key engineering risks and issues.
• Reviewing low‑risk Work Package Plans (RAMS) and ITPs on behalf of the Engineering Management Team.
• Coordinating with Quality, Environmental and Designer’s Construction Support teams as required.
• Assisting with the management and execution of temporary works and supporting the PW/TW Integration Manager on permanent‑works integration.
• Providing technical support and guidance to construction delivery teams on specifications, non‑conformance reports, short‑notice design changes, material approvals, shop drawing reviews, temporary works design reviews and testing.
• Liaising with Designer’s Construction Support to resolve TQs and FCRs.
• Overseeing accurate redlining of approved changes to the design and supporting technical assurance audits, surveillance and HS2 Technical Assurance Reviews.

• Experience in design and/or engineering/construction management and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Ability to coordinate workloads.
• Good communication skills.
• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Working towards or currently a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

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. We 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 includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 over bridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation.

We are committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities, protecting the environment, and being a good neighbour.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking culture, please apply today.

We have an industry‑leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, the Mersey Gateway and the Bretagne‑Pays de la Loire High‑Speed Rail link.

We are committed to 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. Please contact us if you need additional support for your application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

We will undertake the relevant standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes references, , driving licence (if appropriate) and right‑to‑work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to additional checks. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding).