Rail Systems Coordinator

About the Role

At EKFB we are 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 for a Rail Systems Coordinator to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes and lead stakeholder interfaces for Rail Systems and National Technical Specification Notices (NTSN).

In this role you will chair key meetings such as integration and design reviews; produce comprehensive meeting minutes capturing decisions in contractual and technical terms; maintain and manage action trackers and issue logs to ensure timely resolution; collaborate effectively with the client team to advocate for best‑for‑project outcomes; liaise with design, construction and assurance teams to address Rail Systems and NTSN concerns;

draft and manage technical queries and contractual communications; support the Rail Systems Discipline Lead in production and maintenance of interface management plans; review short‑notice construction changes, assess impacts and coordinate resolutions with stakeholders; oversee the development of interface control documents during design stage close‑out; and support approval body reviews for NTSN.

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• Experience in design coordination/management (Previous HS2 experience desirable but not mandatory).
• Experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects, ideally in a major project environment.
• Familiarity with Rail Systems and NTSN Disciplines.
• Understanding of NEC contract mechanism (Early Warnings, Technical queries, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to produce high‑quality documentation and technical records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint, Smart Connect).
• Experience with assurance processes and document control.

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 has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80 km section of the new high‑speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope includes 15 viaducts, 5 km of green tunnels, 22 km 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, protecting the environment, and being a good neighbour.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo standard employment checks, including references, , driving licence (if appropriate) and the right to work in the UK. BPSS security clearance will be required as part of the onboarding process.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Employers may provide additional support during the application process if required. Please note that your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Competitive salary and benefits package.