Job description:
About The Role At EKFB we rsquo;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 rsquo;s latest high speed rail projects. We rsquo;re recruiting for a Cultural and Behavioural Change Project Manager to continue our drive for high performance, empowering our people to make the right decision on the largest civil engineering works in the UK. This position will work across the entire trace of our HS2 project from Wendover to Greatworth. A central base of either Milton Keynes or Brackley can be accommodated with travel to our site teams. As our sites are remote from towns and villages, we do ask that you hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle to be able to get to the locations. You will be planning and communicating interventions and key requirements, whilst managing key stakeholders and their expectations. You will be working with the EKFB training Team to support our induction programme, where you will be expected to manage the induction suppliers, refining the content and delivery strategy. Alongside this you will be managing the relationship of our Induction Facility Managing Agent to monitor any maintenance or day to day issues. As a Cultural Change Project Manager, you will be involved in our pulse roadshows which develop collaboration with the supplier and subject matter experts. You will be required to liaise with site contracts to arrange and implement the timetable for delivery across all the project areas. During these sessions you will work with the Managing Director and other key member of the SLT to develop and deliver (to both internal and external) seminars and workshops for the integrated project leadership team, focusing on effective leadership and creating a performance culture. You will also be working alongside the executive assistant team to arrange the deliveries of interventions. You will be required to attend Ad-Hoc culture and performance events to develop and implement both in-house and external events/ interventions targeting specific demographics, activities, or key trends. A vital part of this role is that you represent EKFB at the forum, liaising with HS2 Safety Culture Working Group to provide insight from interventions and shared learning, to provide a voice on EKFB rsquo;s views relevant matters. In liaison with HS2, you will be required to roll out the annual HSE Safety Climate Tool Survey, analyse the results and feedback to the business and HS2 on plans for improvement. You will also be involved in continual business performance improvement by undertaking research into the field of human factors, culture and performance from other industries and other available scientific resources. From your research you will be required to suggest and implement interventions and changes to physical environments, or processes based on research to contribute to the improvement of overall performance. About The Candidate Passion for and baseline understanding of Human Factors / Culture / Performance Environments Creativity to develop new ideas for interventions to keep content and delivery fresh and engaging Strong project management and organisational skills including supplier management and negotiation Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines Strong verbal and written communicator Proficient in the use of MS Office Packages Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities About The Company 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 rsquo;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 rsquo;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; we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our aim is to be an exemplar employer of choice and to continue to strengthen our inclusive working environments, where everyone feels they truly belong and are able to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. Many of our people work flexibly and we will be happy to talk with you about how this could work for you. EKFB are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our people throughout their employment journey. Please contact us if there are any reasonable adjustments or additional support you might require for making an application. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project. Pre-employment checks: It rsquo;s worth remembering that we rsquo;ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you rsquo;re successful in the selection process. This includes applying for 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. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)
