HR Business Partner

at  EKFB

ABOUT YOU

• Extensive HR experience in a private sector (Ideally in a multi-site, operational or contracting environment)
• CIPD qualified (desirable)

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)

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 are currently recruiting for an HR Business Partner to join the project.
As an HR Business Partner, you will be working with our Senior Leadership Team to support the development of an effective people strategy to include HR agenda, policies and practices. Improving and monitoring employee productivity, as well as supporting staff wellbeing initiatives will be a key aspect of this role.
You will be required to evaluate employee needs, aiming to improve relations between EKFB and its people, whilst engaging the SLT. Alongside this you will also need to monitor and report on the workforce, including succession planning and training needs for teams and individuals. This will allow you to support and advise our leaders to ensure the application of excellent people practices throughout operational delivery.
A key part of this position is to support the Head of People and manage your individual HR Team, who will have responsibility for the delivery of high-quality operational HR services for your parent company and delivery sections. Your proactive support on employee relations matters will drive effective working practices.
You will work in conjunction with HR functions within our parent companies to ensure adherence with relevant contractual terms of employment and the development of best practice policies as appropriate to the EKFB JV.
This role will require travel to our Milton Keynes Head Office, as well as to our sites along the trace from the North Chilterns to Southam.