Handover and Completion Assistant Programme Manager

About The Role

At EKFB, we are committed to creating a legacy that improves lives, communities and our industry. We’re looking for individuals who want to create an inclusive and collaborative culture with innovative solutions to join our joint venture. We are currently recruiting for a Handover and Completion Assistant Programme Manager to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will assist with managing, monitoring and reporting progress on Routewide handover, completion and commissioning (H&C) activities in accordance with the accepted and/or current programme. You will contribute to development of handover, completion and commissioning policies, procedures and guidance in the Business Management System.

Part of this role is to assist with the development, upkeep & improvement of bespoke reporting/tracking tools to assist the EKFB business and Client understand H&C related progress and blockers. You will also assist with provision and archiving of H&C related management reports as required. You will lead allocated forums, so that ToR and agenda are defined and communicated, supporting information is collated and distributed prior, and actions are recorded and monitored after.

In addition, you will assist the Handover and Completion Programme Manager to take an active role in trouble shooting/problem solving in the H&C space and also assist the business with mapping and addition of H&C related requirements to smart CONNECT, as part of the smart CONNECT Core Team. You will also support adequate and effective audit processes.

• Extensive experience in project execution with experience of handover and completion activities on major projects.
• Experience in the development of business process, reporting tools and dashboards on major multi-disciplinary projects in the construction industry, with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to drive efficient delivery and business improvement including promotion of best practice.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• You must hold a CSCS card (White, White/Yellow, Gold, Black or Red experienced).
• You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies:
Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman 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 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 and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.

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.