Utilities Section Engineer

About The Role

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.

We’re seeking to recruit a Utilities Section Engineer to join our team.

This position holder will play a key role in delivering utility designs and works, ensuring fully coordinated proposals and effective collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Designer, Statutory Undertaker, Construction team, and HS2.

The Utilities Section Engineer will liaise with the Utilities Manager and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant, and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme, and budget. They will also manage site setting-out, monitor the performance of appointed subcontractors, and resolve technical challenges in collaboration with the Utilities team.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring subcontractors complete their works to contractual requirements, have all necessary information and resources, and comply with assurance processes. You'll assist in producing programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, and contribute to financial forecasting.

The Utilities Section Engineer will also complete quality audits and produce or review "as-built" records of the works. You’ll need a strong understanding of Overhead (GS6) and Underground (HSG47) procedures and constraints, as well as knowledge of Statutory Undertakers safety and control.

If you’re passionate about delivering excellence in utilities engineering and want to be part of a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience delivering utility projects with Statutory Undertakers in sectors such as power, water, gas, or telecoms.
• A valid CSCS Card.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to work confidently with MS Office and AutoCAD.
• The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Site Engineers, Foremen, Supervisors, and the site-based workforce.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities, combined with construction supervision skills.
• A strong understanding of Overhead (GS6) and Underground (HSG47) procedures and constraints when working around multi-utilities.
• Knowledge of Statutory Undertakers safety and control procedures.
• An understanding of GIS systems.
• Knowledge of HAUC, the HS2 Act, Self-lay processes, Assurance & PPAs, and Utility Regulations to support the management of design, construction, and connection works with Statutory Undertakers.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A valid UK driver’s license and access to your own vehicle.

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 Agroman 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 abi