IT Business Systems Manager
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Home Counties, MK9 2EA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | EKFB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59045132 |
Summary
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 looking to recruit an IT Business Systems Manager to join the team based in Milton Keynes.
Working within an exclusively cloud based environment, primarily with Microsoft Azure and leveraging SaaS solutions the IT Business Systems Manager is responsible for managing the organisation’s IT systems and ensuring their alignment with business goals and operational needs. This role is a service integration and management (SIAM) based role pulling together multiple external service providers to form a cohesive IT service. A critical deliverable for this role is to oversee the IT project exit process, ensuring a smooth and secure transition and archiving of systems, services, and data while maintaining compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
About You
- Proven experience in multi-vendor service management
- Proven project management experience, preferably large scale and high value
- Experience in project completion and data archiving projects
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture
- Hands-on experience with SaaS platforms and managed service models
- Solid understanding of ITIL principles and service governance
- Excellent stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills
- Experience with security and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR)
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 are offering a competitive salary and 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 is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are 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 the onboarding process).
We're looking to recruit an IT Business Systems Manager to join the team based in Milton Keynes.
Working within an exclusively cloud based environment, primarily with Microsoft Azure and leveraging SaaS solutions the IT Business Systems Manager is responsible for managing the organisation’s IT systems and ensuring their alignment with business goals and operational needs. This role is a service integration and management (SIAM) based role pulling together multiple external service providers to form a cohesive IT service. A critical deliverable for this role is to oversee the IT project exit process, ensuring a smooth and secure transition and archiving of systems, services, and data while maintaining compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
About You
- Proven experience in multi-vendor service management
- Proven project management experience, preferably large scale and high value
- Experience in project completion and data archiving projects
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture
- Hands-on experience with SaaS platforms and managed service models
- Solid understanding of ITIL principles and service governance
- Excellent stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills
- Experience with security and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR)
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 are offering a competitive salary and 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 is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are 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 the onboarding process).
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