Landscape Clerk of Works

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 are looking to recruit a Landscape Clerk of Works to join our team based in Aylesbury.

You will oversee the delivery of landscape design packages, ensuring quality adherence to specification, checking workmanship and materials, and ensuring all design requirements are met. On‑site and in‑office, you will assist with early landscape and ecology mitigation oversight, attend programme meetings, audit and check works to support payment applications, and interpret technical drawings and designs to facilitate delivery through site teams and subcontractors.

You will manage delivery tracking, progress reporting, reporting against ITP criteria, and unblock barriers to delivery ahead of potential delays. You will also assist in managing the design change process, liaising with designers and stakeholders to close out changes to tight timescales, and be involved in route‑wide design requirements in terms of the Environmental Statement (ES) and relevant U&As.

The role includes assurance that key landscape design elements are included, health and safety and ecology requirements are met, and design specifications (SCEW) are adhered to on site. You will provide evidence to assist with early warnings, general communications with subcontractors, and maintain programmes for reporting and demonstrating compliance with applicable legislation and industry best practice.

You will help implement BS EN ISO
14001 certification and audit against the standard and internal procedures, working collaboratively with the wider Environmental Team, client, designers, community, stakeholders and public relations managers to achieve the programme and actively promote good environmental practice.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits. If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking culture, please apply today.

• Qualification in engineering, landscaping, environment or another relevant field.
• Member / Associate of an appropriate professional body.
• Strong practical understanding of landscape construction specification (SCEW) and delivery, preferably within the context of infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret and scrutinise complex design, identify and resolve conflicts on the ground.
• Ability to use GIS related application, produce reports and gather evidence for compliance and assurance purposes.
• Good inter‑personal skills and ability to develop and maintain good relationships and networks; ability to build relationships across contractor and subcontractor organisations.
• Understanding of ecology and ecological management in a construction context.
• Holder of SSSTS/SMSTS.
• Driving licence is required for this role (the role is site focused; you must be able to drive to multiple project sites, manage multiple work sites and work streams).

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. 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, including viaducts, tunnels, road diversions, over bridges and excavation. We are committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and protecting the environment in the places we work.

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 can be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require during the application process.

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

We’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process, including references, , driving licence (if appropriate), and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks. BPSS security clearance will be required as part of the onboarding process.