Project Technical Lead

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB)|Brackley, England, United Kingdom|Full-time|Mid-Senior level

About The Role

We're looking for a Project Technical Lead to join our team based in the Brackley area.

The key part of this role is to lead the technical team within one of the C23 Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), providing guidance and support on all design, engineering and technical assurance requirements, and ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, and ensuring the project technical team is adequately resourced and within budget.

Another part of this role is to be responsible for overall technical accountability for the design/technical delivery within the section, in particular for overall coordination of all designs involving multiple design disciplines.

You will be a ccountable for buildability, ensuring coordination and integration of the PW with the key TW designs, as well as compliance with the contract requirements technical (CRT), coordination with routewide disciplines, consenting and as-built programmes in line with the construction and overall project programme, taking account of quantities and cost implications.

You will work closely with the Delivery Team to update on technical matters, including: change through the SNC process; consent status and required change; and integration of all Accommodation and U&A requirements. You will establish a collaborative working environment and encourages innovation within the IPT, to deliver best for project outcomes.

As part of the EKFB Technical Department Senior Management Team, liaise with other Technical Department leaders to ensure the delivery of designs and technical solutions with a consistent approach across the project and C23 programme, and in compliance with WI300, the Design Management Plan, Requirements Management Plan, Configuration Management plan and Lead Designer Strategy.

Additionally, you will provide direction and focus for key technical reviews (eg IDRs, Interface Mangement, Technical Deep Dives) and implement strategic technical Value Engineering Opportunities, proposed design changes, and Optimisation and Efficiency portfolio. Y ou will also review design delivery performance (to include cost, programme, contract, scope, progress, change, compliance, governance etc.) and supports the Technical Delivery Director with the commercial management of designers, liaising with the Commercial team as required.

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Educated to degree or higher and hold relevant professional qualification.
  • Sustained Continuing Professional Development.
  • Experience in project-based design management across all project stages, including leading and overseeing design delivery for permanent works, temporary works, utilities, and engineering processes, including as well overall consents for the works.
  • Experience of mega-projects / programmes in the rail, highways, water or energy sectors.
  • Experience of managing the challenges associated with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Management of commercial aspects of design contracts with a focus on overall performance
  • Understanding of digital engineering Working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.
  • Strong communication skills at multiple organisational levels, internally and externally
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Driving licence is required for 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 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.

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.

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)

AI Sourcing Intelligence

Sourcing Advice for This Role

AI-powered analysis of recruitment difficulty and recommended sourcing channels for this position.

Recruitment Difficulty Analysis

Key challenge: EKFB's Project Technical Lead requires a rare mix of multi-disciplinary design leadership, technical assurance, and mega-project experience on HS2 rail/infra works, based in Brackley. The pool is niche in the UK, with competition from other rail infrastructure programs and JV partners, plus security clearance and relocation considerations.

Recommended Sourcing Channels

LinkedIn Events

Recommended

Industry events focused on HS2, rail infrastructure, and BIM/digital engineering attract senior candidates and facilitate relationship-building.

Recommended Events on StrategyBrain:

LinkedIn Search (Boolean)

Supplementary

Boolean search surfaces passive candidates beyond groups/events, broadening reach to senior designers and lead engineers across UK rail/infra.

Recommended Boolean query:
(Project Technical Lead OR Technical Lead OR Lead Technical Engineer OR Lead Design Engineer) AND Brackley(digital engineering OR BIM OR model-based design OR CAD OR 3D modeling) AND (lead OR manager OR head) AND (design OR engineering) AND (rail OR HS2 OR infrastructure OR civil) AND UK(Senior OR Lead) AND (design manager OR project manager OR technical lead) AND (rail OR HS2 OR infrastructure) AND (contractor OR JV OR joint venture OR EKFB)

Suggested Search Criteria

Job Titles to Search
Project Technical LeadTechnical Lead - DesignLead Design EngineerSenior Design ManagerEngineering Manager - Rail
Key Skills
multi-disciplinary design coordinationbuildabilitytechnical assuranceCDM 2015digital engineeringBIMconfiguration managementconsents managementValue Engineeringintegration of accommodation and U&A
Location Radius
Prioritize UK-based candidates within reasonable proximity to Brackley or open to relocation; consider candidates from Midlands, North West, and South East rail infra hubs with willingness to relocate.
Experience Level
8-20 years Prioritize candidates with mega-project rail/highway experience, leading multi-disciplinary design teams, and proven design coordination, consents management, and technical assurance on large programs.

Experience AI Recruiter

$0 to start. Don't let your competitors get the AI advantage first.

Join over 10,000 companies using AI-driven recruitment solutions to automate your hiring process and save 80% in time costs.

33% off, only 48 hours left!
Try AI Free

24/7 automated operation

AI-powered candidate screening

Recruitment without geographical or time zone limitations

Personalized intelligent communication

Automated assessment of candidate engagement

Intelligently mimics and replicates your recruitment style

4-month money-back guarantee

Ensures LinkedIn account security