Assistant Site Engineer

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 looking to recruit an Assistant Site Engineer with Earthworks and/or Structures experience to join our team in the Calvert area. In this role you will liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will work with the setting-out team, be responsible for the performance and development of junior engineers, identify and resolve technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent, and monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure contractual requirements are met.

You will also assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

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

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
• Experience in Earthworks and/or Structures is essential for this role
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills
• CSCS card required (Black, Gold, White, White/Yellow, Red Experienced or Red Provisional (6 months))
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required

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.

Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 over bridges 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.

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

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.

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