HR Business Partner

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support the development of HR strategies and practices. The role requires operational HR experience, excellent communication skills, and a valid driving license. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting employee wellness and productivity. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational HR experience within the private sector.
• Experience in the construction industry is desirable.
• Excellent organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of an effective people strategy.
• Ensure adherence to contractual terms of employment.
• Support staff wellness initiatives and monitor employee productivity.

Skills

Operational HR experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Level 5 CIPD qualified

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People team. This role will be based from our Milton Keynes office with weekly travel to sites and compounds throughout Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Due to the travel requirements we require all candidates to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

You will work with the senior leadership team to support the development of an effective people strategy to include HR agenda, strategies, policies and practices. Working in conjunction with the parent company HR team, you will ensure adherence with relevant contractual terms of employment and the development of best practice policies as appropriate to the EKFB JV. Improving and monitoring employee productivity, and supporting staff wellness initiatives is a key aspect of this role.

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 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 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.

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

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.

EKFB is an inclusive employer.

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)

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

About You

• Extensive operational HR experience within the private sector
• Experience working in the construction industry is desirable
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Level 5 CIPD qualified
• You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle