Design Project Manager in Milton Keynes

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're seeking to recruit a Design Project Manager to specialize in Design Close Out processes and join our Technical Team, working Routewide in Milton Keynes! This role will require Ad-hoc travel across our sections.

As a Design Close Out Project Manager you will work within the technical function. You will support managing design, technical change and governance process improvements that involve design supply chain. You will be in liaison with the EKFB commercial team and will be required to review the technical processes that help support design change management associated with all technical lifecycles. You will drive and help enforce a continuous improvement. You will need to work closely with EKFB commercial team and coordinate with the technical team in the project areas to oversee the implementation of the governance processes. You will also be required to support the integrated project team, discussions and report on the design change evolving position and quantum.

A key part of this role requires you to manage technical debt delivery in liaison with the designers and HS2. You will drive and lead the project an efficient close-out of the technical debt. You will need to coordinate with the project areas and the overall project technical debt programme to achieve the delivery targets. Additionally, you will also have direct management of the Routewide technical debt portion.

You will be involved in the design and technical change by managing assessments of TACs related to designs that are issued by HS2. You will coordinate the technical assessment compilations and share with the EKFB commercial team. You will monitor and support reporting on implementation of TACs into the designs and coordinate with the operations and procurement/commercial teams. You will also be required to share the implementation of TACs to the wider supply chain.

As a Design PM specializing in design close out, you will also support the Design Delivery Director in managing and overseeing the set-up of the process and strategy for delivering “as-builts”. You will need to support by defining and managing the delivery programme initiative. You will also be required to support the Design Delivery Director in managing escalated technical and assurance topics that relate to Routewide design management. This will be achieved by liaising with technical discipline leads and supply chain.

About You

• Extensive experience in technical project management roles (design/engineering), preferably in large scale programs of work.
• Chartered Engineer (MICE CEng) /project manager or equivalent professional qualification
• Ability to lead and manage delivery of technical programme / projects along the various technical lifecycles, in account of cost and schedule requirements.
• Management of commercial aspects of technical delivery, including change
• Strong communication skills at multiple organizational levels, internally and externally
• Full UK Driving License is required

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 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 meters of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbor, 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 Cross rail, 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 when making an application.