Environmental Project Manager (Landscape)

EKFB; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is recruiting an Environmental Project Manager (Landscape) to lead landscape deliverables for HS2 works in Milton Keynes. You will manage landscape drawings, assessments and maintenance plans, coordinating with design and construction teams to meet environmental requirements.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, experience with NEC3 contracts and HS2 projects, and the ability to drive environmental sustainability across the delivery programme. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in landscape, engineering, or environment.
• Significant experience in a similar Environmental/Landscape role.
• Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts and HS2 projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of landscape deliverables for handover and completion.
• Coordinate field changes and respond to technical issues with the team.
• Review landscape deliverables for compliance with ES and undertakings.
• Develop Ecological Site Management Plans for HS2 and liaise with authorities.
• Support environmental and sustainability awareness across the supply chain.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Inter-personal skills

Process improvement

Driving licence

Education

Degree in landscape/engineering/environment

Chartered membership_desirable

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

About The Role

At EKFBwe’reshaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier,Ferrovialand BAM) bring specialistexpertisein the design, construction, operation,financingand maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

We’re looking to recruit an Environmental Project Manager(Landscape) to join our team based in Milton Keynes.

As an Environmental Project Manager, you will be responsible for Management of landscape deliverables for handover and completion, including Schedules, General Arrangement Drawings, Landscape & Visual Assessments and Management & maintenance plans. You will technically assist and support the landscape delivery team in the management of technical issues arising from site. You will manage and co-ordinate any field change requests arising from the construction and delivery team impacting the landscape design.

Part of this role is to undertake technical reviews of landscape deliverables, ensuring compliance with the project’s technical requirements, including ES and Undertakings and Assurances. You will be responsible for management of the production of Ecological Site Management Plans for issue to HS2. You will engage with the local authority and stakeholders to ensure that the implemented design meets consent and environmental minimum requirements. You will assist in the management of contract communications and chair risk reduction meetings to assist in their resolution.

In addition, you will provide technical expertise ensuring that the delivery, engineering and any Supply Chain teams understand the environmental aspects and impacts and what action is required of them. You will assist with the implementation of BS EN ISO14001 certification and audit against the standard and internal procedures and support supply chain activities to raise environmental and sustainability awareness. You will also work in collaboration with the wider Environmental Team, client, designers, community, stakeholder and public relations managers to ensure the programme is achieved. You will lead by example and promote good practice relating to environmental management & sustainability, sharing best practice and learning.

About The Candidate

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Degree [or similar] level qualification in landscape/engineering/environment or another relevant field.
• Extensive experience in a similar role.
• Chartered Member of an appropriate professional body desired (e.g. Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute).
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience of influencing and negotiating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to extract key points and communicate this to others.
• Experience of driving improvements to systems and processes.
• Good inter-personal skills and be able to develop and maintain good relationships and networks.
• Knowledge and use of NEC3 contracts desirable.
• HS2 experience would be preferable.
• You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle

About The Company

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.

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)