Rail System Safety Coordinator

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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're looking for a Rail System Safety Coordinator to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will lead stakeholder interfaces for Rail Systems and National Technical Specification Notices (NTSN), chair key meetings such as integration and design reviews, manage and review NTSN Matrix and compliance evidence trackers, and support the Rail Systems discipline lead with review of and management of the Project Hazard record.

You will produce comprehensive meeting minutes capturing decisions and agreements in contractual and technical terms, maintain and manage action trackers and issue logs, ensuring timely resolution and evidence‑based closeout. Part of this role is to collaborate effectively with the client team while advocating for best‑for‑project outcomes and to liaise with design, construction, and assurance teams to address System safety and NTSN concerns.

You will draft and manage technical queries and contractual communications, with a working knowledge of early warnings, general communications, and change events. In addition, you will support the Rail Systems Discipline Lead in production and maintenance of interface management plans, ensuring assurance processes are followed and client comments are resolved. You will review short‑notice construction changes, assess System Safety and NTSN impacts, and coordinate resolutions with stakeholders.

You will also coordinate and support appointed body reviews for NTSN and CSM‑RA.

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• Experience in Rail Systems Design, Engineering or design, with appreciation of NTSN and System Safety (CSM‑RA) within infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects, ideally in a major project environment.
• 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 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood, covering 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, protecting the environment and being a good neighbour.

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 and has an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, 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…