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Site Engineer

EKFB

Engineering Buckinghamshire, UK FULL TIME

Overview

Join EKFB, a leading joint venture in railway construction, as a Site Engineer. You will be responsible for junior engineers and oversee site construction operations, ensuring quality, budget, and programme adherence.
  • Manage and develop junior engineers on site.
  • Liaise with various teams to allocate resources and ensure work standards.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues in coordination with senior staff.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual requirements.
  • Assist in producing progress reports, programmes, and financial forecasts.
  • Experience in heavy structures is essential.

About the role

About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture bringing together international expertise from Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, and BAM Nuttall, with extensive experience in railway network design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance.

We are looking for a Site Engineer to join our A418 Oxford Road overbridge team. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising junior engineers and assisting in site construction operations. We welcome engineers from diverse backgrounds, including those with experience in earthworks and structures.

You will liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant, and materials to ensure works are completed to the required standards, programme, and budget.

Your responsibilities will include working with the setting-out team, overseeing the performance and development of junior engineers, and identifying and resolving technical problems on site in collaboration with the senior team and Sub-Agent. You will also monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure their works meet contractual requirements.

You will ensure the team has all necessary current information and resources, and will assist in the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, and contribute to financial forecasting.

About You

  • HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Working towards institute membership (ICE).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities.
  • Experience in heavy structures is essential.
  • Must have own transport to attend sites in remote areas.
  • Full driving licence required.
  • Must hold a relevant CSCS card (White, White-Yellow, Red, Black, or Gold).

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture appointed by HS2 to deliver significant civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link. Our scope includes numerous viaducts, tunnels, road diversions, and overbridges.

We are committed to improving lives and communities by providing sustained employment opportunities, being a good neighbour, and protecting the environment. We foster a collaborative, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking culture and offer competitive salary and benefits.

EKFB has a strong track record in delivering major infrastructure projects and is committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are happy to provide support during the application process.

Pre-employment checks, including reference and ID verification, will be conducted. Some roles may require further checks, and BPSS security clearance will be necessary upon onboarding.

Key details

Location
Buckinghamshire, UK
Posted
16 September 2026
Type
FULL TIME