Candidate For Sub Agent Name: Habtam A
Milton Keynes
Summary
Results-driven Sub Agent with extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects on HS2 (EKFB). Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary packages across drainage, ancillary works, and earthworks within a 3.5km railway section. Strong commercial acumen with direct ownership of CVR, forecasting, and cost control under NEC contracts. Experienced in client-facing roles, stakeholder management, and driving programme delivery from inception to completion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sub Agent
KIER Group Ltd – EKFB HS2 CA23, Buckingham
2024.01 - 2026.03
- Leading the delivery of ancillary and drainage packages across a 3.5km section of HS2 railway, accountable from planning through to completion.
- Full ownership of commercial performance, including CVR reporting, cost forecasting, and budget control in collaboration with commercial teams
- Reviewing and managing Compensation Events (CEs) under NEC contracts, including agreement/disagreement and ensuring accurate commercial outcomes
- Managing subcontractors, including programme review, performance monitoring, and driving delivery against contractual requirements
- Leading weekly client-facing meetings with EKFB and HS2, reporting on progress, quantities, risks, and upcoming works
- Identifying programme risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure delivery milestones are achieved
- Issuing instructions for new scopes via CEMAR and managing change control processes
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and assurance processes across all works
Section Engineer
KIER Group Ltd – EKFB HS2 CA23, Buckingham
2021.11 - 2023.12
- Led a team of engineers and graduates to deliver works in line with programme and budget requirements
- Planned and coordinated site activities, ensuring subcontractor performance aligned with contractual obligations
- Supported temporary works design process including TW design briefs and implementation in accordance with standards
- Prepared and implemented Work Package Plans (WPP) and Inspection Test Plans (ITP)
- Maintained accurate as-built records and ensured compliance with quality assurance procedures
- Produced permits, RAMS, and Task Briefing Sheets (TBS)
Section Engineer
Balfour Beatty – HS2 SL5S, Birmingham
2021.06 - 2021.10
Site Engineer
Balfour Beatty – Smart Motorway M4, London
2020.01 - 2021.05
Site Engineer
Freelance (Agency) – London
2017.02 - 2019.12
Education
MSc - Civil Engineering Structures
City, University of London
BEng - Civil Engineering
City, University of London
Skills
- AutoCAD (2D and 3D) and Autodesk Revit
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Contract management and compensation events
- Cost forecasting and budget control
- Subcontractor management and program delivery
- Client and stakeholder management
- Risk management and program recovery
- Drainage works and earthworks delivery
- Planning with CEMAR, Primavera P6, and Aphex
- Temporary works coordination and design
- Health and safety leadership (SMSTS certification)
Websites
Certification
- SMSTS | SEATS | TWS | TWCTC | First Aid at Work | CSCS White Card
- Temporary Works Design – IStructE
- Demolition & Structural Refurbishment – IStructE
- Engims Ltd (RISQs Accredited Supplier ID 10212)
References
Available upon request
Additional Information
Hiking, Cycling
Affiliations
- Graduate Member (GMICE), Institution of Civil Engineers
- (Working towards Chartered Engineer – CEng)
Core Competencies
- NEC Contract Management & Compensation Events (CEs)
- CVR Ownership, Cost Forecasting & Budget Control
- Subcontractor Management & Programme Delivery
- Client & Stakeholder Management (HS2 / EKFB)
- Risk Management & Programme Recovery
- Drainage, Ancillary Works & Earthworks Delivery
- CEMAR, Primavera P6, Aphex Planning
- Temporary Works Coordination & Design (TWS / TWCTC)
- Health & Safety Leadership (SMSTS, SEATS)
Timeline
Sub Agent
KIER Group Ltd – EKFB HS2 CA23, Buckingham
2024.01 - 2026.03
Section Engineer
KIER Group Ltd – EKFB HS2 CA23, Buckingham
2021.11 - 2023.12
Section Engineer
Balfour Beatty – HS2 SL5S, Birmingham
2021.06 - 2021.10
Site Engineer
Balfour Beatty – Smart Motorway M4, London
2020.01 - 2021.05
Site Engineer
Freelance (Agency) – London
2017.02 - 2019.12
BEng - Civil Engineering
City, University of London
MSc - Civil Engineering Structures
City, University of London