Highways Maintenance Engineer

About the Role

EKFB is delivering a major section of the HS2 project, connecting communities and supporting the UK’s future transport infrastructure. We are looking for a Highways Maintenance Engineer to join our team based in Milton Keynes. The engineer plays a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of highway networks affected by construction activities. This position supports the delivery of highways maintenance within a complex, high‑profile infrastructure environment, acting as an interface between the Client, supply chain partners, inspectors, and commercial teams.

The role contributes to ensuring that all highway assets impacted by works are maintained to required standards, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.

• Supporting the day‑to‑day operation of highways maintenance activities across affected networks
• Coordinating and monitoring safety inspections to ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements
• Reviewing inspection outputs and ensuring timely response to defects, hazards, and third‑party reports
• Validating completed maintenance and repair works to confirm compliance with specifications and agreed standards
• Supporting audits and identifying recurring defects or trends to inform continuous improvement and asset performance
• Contributing to the development and coordination of forward maintenance programmes aligned with construction activities
• Ensuring accurate management of inspection and maintenance records in line with contract and quality requirements
• Liaising with internal teams, local authorities, and stakeholders to coordinate traffic management and minimise disruption
• Supporting commercial processes, including alignment of works completed with contract payment mechanisms

We are looking for a professional who demonstrates a structured and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and coordination of activities within a complex, evolving project environment.

• Experience supporting highways maintenance or civil engineering works, preferably within a major infrastructure or construction environment
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, standards, and inspection criteria
• Strong organisational capability with a high level of attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

• Knowledge of highway asset types including carriageways, footways, drainage, structures, lighting, signage, and landscaping
• Experience working with defect management systems or quality management systems
• Familiarity with working alongside local authorities and within a regulated highways environment

We’re offering a competitive salary and benefits.

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

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