Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB)
Landscape Clerk of Works
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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’re looking to recruit a Landscape Clerk of Works to join our team based in Chipping Warden.
In this role, you will oversee the delivery of landscape design packages ensuring quality adherence to specification, checking workmanship, quality, materials ensuring all design requirements are met the objectives (landscape, engineering, ecology etc). On site and in the office. You will assist in the management oversight of early landscape and ecology mitigations areas, attending programme meetings, auditing and checking works to support applications for payment.
You will be responsible for interpretation of technical drawings and designs to facilitate delivery through site teams and sub-contractors, management of delivery tracking and progress reporting, reporting against ITP criteria and unblocking barriers to delivery ahead of potential delays. You will also assist in the management of the design change process liaising with designers and stakeholders to close out changes to tight timescales and you will be involved in route wide, understand design requirements in terms of the Environmental Statement ES and relevant U&As.
Part of this role is assurance of inclusion of key landscape design elements, checking health and safety, and ecology requirements are met. You will be contributing to the assurance that the design specification (SCEW) requirements are adhered to on site and provide evidence to assist in the management of early warnings, general communications with sub-contractors.
In addition, you will assist in the maintenance of programmes for reporting and demonstrating compliance with applicable legislation and industry best practice. Assist with the implementation of BS EN ISO14001 certification and audit against the standard and internal procedures. You will work in collaboration with the wider Environmental Team, client, designers, community, stakeholder and public relations managers to ensure the programme is achieved and actively promote good practice relating to environmental management & sustainability, sharing best practice and learning.
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About You
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- 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 scrutinize 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 be able to develop and maintain good relationships and networks. Ability to build relationships across the contractor and subcontractor organisations.
- An understanding of ecology and ecological management in a construction context.
- Holder of SSSTS/SMSTS.
- Driving licence is required for this role (this is a site focused role, you must be able to drive to multiple project sites, manage multiple work sites and work streams.)
About Us
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 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 overbridges 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.
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In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.
EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have 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, 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.
Pre-employment Checks
It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your 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)
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