Sub Agent
EKFB
Overview
- Assist with construction strategy, including planning and documentation.
- Liaise with Agent and Section Foreman for resource allocation.
- Manage the site engineering team and their performance.
- Ensure construction operations meet contract, safety, and quality standards.
- Contribute to programme production, progress reports, and financial forecasting.
- Requires HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering, relevant site experience, and specific competencies (SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS).
About the role
About The Role
EKFB is a joint venture comprising Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, and BAM Nuttall, bringing together extensive expertise in railway network design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance. They were involved in one of Europe’s latest high-speed rail projects.
We are looking to hire a Sub Agent to become part of our Engineering team, based at our Nashlee site in Buckinghamshire.
In this role, you will support the construction strategy by contributing to kick-off meetings and preparing pre-commencement documentation such as Method Statements, Environmental and Quality Plans, Construction Programmes, procurement plans, and design deliverable schedules.
You will coordinate with the Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant, materials, and temporary works to ensure activities meet the required standards, programme, and budget. A key responsibility is managing the site engineering team, overseeing the performance and development of site and Section Engineers. You will also coordinate construction operations, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and maintaining high standards of safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ).
Furthermore, you will assist in producing programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, and contribute to financial forecasting, site measurement, material reconciliations, and cost control.
About You
- Hold an HNC/Degree in a Construction or Civil Engineering related field, or equivalent, and be working towards institute membership (ICE).
- Demonstrate knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities coupled with construction supervision skills.
- Experience in heavy structures is required, with some experience in highways being preferable.
- Must possess own transport and a full driving licence to attend sites in potentially remote areas.
- Must hold the following competencies: SMSTS or SSSTS, and a CSCS card (White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor).
About Us
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market-leading expertise from Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction, and BAM Nuttall. They have a significant track record in major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
EKFB has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link. Their scope includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges, and approximately 30 million cubic metres of excavation.
The company is dedicated to improving lives and communities by providing sustained employment opportunities, being a good neighbour, and protecting the environment. They foster a collaborative, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking culture.
EKFB is committed to equality of opportunity and values contributions from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, aiming to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves.
Pre-employment checks, including references, ID, driving licence (if applicable), and right to work in the UK, will be conducted for successful candidates. BPSS security clearance will also be required as part of the onboarding process.