Assistant Project Manager (Liability for Maintenance)

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB invites applications for an Assistant Project Manager (Liability for Maintenance) based in Milton Keynes. You will monitor and report progress on the Liability for Maintenance scope and supervise the work, quality, and rate of drawings by the Design Partner, contributing to strategy and development of policy.

You will stay the main contact between Handover & Completion and Highways, Land & Accommodation teams, manage third-party access, and help integrate Liability to Maintenance with

Qualifications

• Degree or similar in civil engineering; ideally Chartered.
• Extensive experience in project execution on major civil/highway schemes.
• Experience managing QMS on large multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report progress of the Liability for Maintenance scope.
• Oversee the work, quality and rate of Liability for Maintenance drawings by Design Partner.
• Own and develop Liability for Maintenance policies, procedures and guidance.
• Coordinate with Handover & Completion, Highways, Land & Accommodation functions.
• Manage third-party access requirements and assist with risk mitigation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

QMS experience

AutoCad ProjectWise

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Liability for Maintenance) – Responsibilities

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. We are recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager (Liability for Maintenance) based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting progress of the Liability for Maintenance scope and overseeing the work, quality and rate of production of Liability for Maintenance drawings by Design Partner. You will have responsibility for the strategy and development of the Liability for Maintenance project, including ownership of all relevant EKFB documents. You will contribute to development of Liability for Maintenance policies, procedures and guidance in the Business Management System. You will act as the main point of contact between Handover & Completion (H&C) Team and Highways, Land & Accommodation (L&A) Works and Undertakings & Assurances (U&A) functions and support with the development of the Highways boundaries drawings and associated consent.

Part of this role is to manage Third Party access requirements in the context of liability for maintenance including Internal Drainage Board, Network Rail, Highways, Landowners etc. and take an active role in trouble shooting/problem solving, leading to the development of strong consistent principles. You will collaborate with the Route Wide Commercial Team to notify any changes to the process envisaged. Including development of further scope and instructions. You will be responsible for drafting and managing all upstream and downstream commercial communications and maintain a relationship with Parent Company functional specialists and foster collaborative working practices. You will ensure land-related Undertakings and Assurances are complied with including provision of evidence. You will manage the integration of Liability to Maintenance with all relevant systems including but not limited to SmartConnect and GIS.

In addition, you will engage with the Innovation team and HS2 to develop future innovations and system developments. You will be responsible for engagement with Accommodation works Design Coordinators and ALO teams regarding development of Liability for Maintenance and work closely with Delivery and Commercial teams to understand construction impacts, design changes and emerging risks affecting Liability for Maintenance requirements. You will support the development of design standards, guidance documents and best practice processes relating to Liability for Maintenance and asset handover. You will also lead Liability for Maintenance design reviews, coordinating and resolving comments from HS2, Local Authorities, Asset Owners, Statutory Undertakers, Landowners and other stakeholders, ensuring timely close-out and approval of design deliverables.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Degree [or similar] level qualification in civil engineering or other relevant field. Ideally a Chartered professional.
• Extensive experience in project execution with a strong background in design, highways and commissioning activities on major projects.
• Experience in the management of QMS on major multi-disciplinary projects in the construction industry, with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in AutoCad, Project wise and similar systems.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Ability to impact and influence stakeholders, build strong relations internally and externally.
• Ability to drive efficient delivery and business improvement, with strong commercial skills.
• Can work independently and is proactive.Ability to manage and mitigate risks to a large programme.
• You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our aim is to be an exemplar employer of choice and to continue to strengthen our inclusive working environments, where everyone feels they truly belong and are able to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive salary & benefits.