Rail Systems Coordinator

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is seeking a Rail Systems Coordinator to join the Routewide team in Milton Keynes. You will lead interfaces for Rail Systems and NTSN, chair integration and design review meetings, and capture decisions in contractual terms.

You will manage action trackers and coordinate with client teams, design, construction and assurance groups to resolve Rail Systems issues. You will also oversee interface control documents during design close-out and support approval body reviews for NTSN, ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• Experience in design coordination/management; HS2 experience desirable.
• Experience in infrastructure or civil projects; major project environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Rail Systems and NTSN disciplines.
• Understanding of NEC contract mechanisms and change events.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and project collaboration tools (SharePoint, Smart Connect).
• Experience with assurance processes and document control.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder interfaces for Rail Systems and NTSN, chairing key meetings and documenting decisions.
• Maintain action trackers and issue logs with timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with client teams, design, construction and assurance groups for Rail Systems/NTSN concerns.
• Draft and manage technical queries and contractual communications; handle early warnings and change events.
• Support the production and maintenance of interface management plans and ensure assurance processes are followed.

Skills

Design coordination/management

Stakeholder management

Documentation and records management

MS Office & project tools

Assurance & document control

Driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent in Engineering/Project Management or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Smart Connect

Job description

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 for a Rail Systems Coordinator to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will lead stakeholder interfaces for Rail Systems and National Technical Specification Notices (NTSN) including chairing key meetings such as integration and design reviews. You will produce comprehensive meeting minutes capturing decisions and agreements in contractual and technical terms.

You will be maintaining and managing action trackers and issue logs, ensuring timely resolution and evidence-based closeout.

Part of this role is to collaborate effectively with the client team while advocating for best-for-project outcomes and to liaise with design, construction, and assurance teams to address Rail Systems and NTSN concerns. You will draft and manage technical queries and contractual communications, with a working knowledge of early warnings, general communications, and change events.

You will support the Rail Systems Discipline Lead in production and maintenance of interface management plans, ensuring assurance processes are followed and client comments are resolved. You will review short-notice construction changes, assess Rail Systems and NTSN impacts, and coordinate resolutions with stakeholders.

In addition, you will oversee the development of interface control documents during design stage close out, ensuring client buy-in and tracking items for construction-stage development and also coordinate and support approval body reviews for NTSN.

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.

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).

About You

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• Experience in design coordination/management (Previous HS2 experience desirable but not mandatory)
• Experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects, ideally in a major project environment.
• Familiarity with Rail Systems and NTSN Disciplines
• Understanding of NEC contract mechanism (Early Warnings, Technical queries etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation and technical records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint, Smart Connect).
• Experience with assurance processes and document control.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.