2 Opportunities: Old Oak Common Station & London Tunnels Working directly for High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Salary : £45,000 £50,000 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Location : London Euston OR Acton OR West Ruislip Hybrid, typically 3 days office/site Next Step : Commercial Manager £70,000 £75,000 + package Typical progression : Around 2 years, subject to performance Projects : £1.67bn Old Oak Common Station or £4.2bn London Tunnels Main Works Civils Programme : Long-term HS2 programme (Apply online only) The Opportunity High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd is recruiting two Assistant Commercial Managers to join its commercial teams, with one position based on the £1.67bn Old Oak Common Station project and the other on the £4.2bn London Tunnels Main Works Civils contract. These are excellent opportunities for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Cost Manager looking to move into a client-side commercial role on two of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. You'll gain exposure to major commercial activities across complex, multidisciplinary programmes rather than being restricted to a small package of work. Working directly for HS2, you'll gain experience across: Major civil engineering, structures and underground works Stations, buildings, MEP and rail systems Procurement and contract management NEC contract administration and Compensation Events Cost assurance, risk and change management Commercial reporting, forecasting and payment processes The scale and multidisciplinary nature of these projects provides the opportunity to build a breadth of commercial experience that would typically take many years to develop elsewhere. You'll also gain exposure to evolving approaches to NEC contract management and Compensation Events, providing insight into modern commercial practices being implemented across major infrastructure delivery. The Projects Old Oak Common Station £1.67bn Old Oak Common will become one of the UK's most significant and best-connected railway stations, integrating HS2, National Rail, London Underground and the Elizabeth line. The station includes 14 platforms and an approximately 850m-long station box, creating a major engineering and commercial challenge. The project provides exposure to a wide range of disciplines across the development and delivery of one of the UK's most important transport hubs. London Tunnels £4.2bn Main Works Civils The London Tunnels Main Works Civils contract is being delivered by the SCS Joint Venture Costain, Skanska and STRABAG. The scope includes: Tunnelling, shafts and portal structures Green tunnels, bridges and heavy civils Cross passages and underground structures Major utility diversions and associated infrastructure New Works between Old Oak Common and Euston (currently in design phase) The project is expected to continue through to approximately 2035, providing significant long-term commercial development opportunities. The Role Working directly for HS2 Ltd, you'll support a Commercial Manager and develop your experience across a broad range of commercial and contract management activities. You'll gain hands-on exposure to NEC contract administration, Compensation Events, cost assurance, risk management, payment processes, forecasting and commercial reporting. HS2's contract management system, including CEMAR, will be used alongside Excel and other commercial reporting tools. Key Responsibilities Support the administration and management of NEC contracts using CEMAR Assist with the assessment and valuation of Compensation Events Assist with interim payment applications and assessments Contribute to cost assurance and financial performance monitoring Review and analyse supply chain commercial information Assist with monthly commercial reporting and forecasting Support risk and change management activities Assist with the resolution of commercial issues and disputes Support estimate reviews across different project stages Work closely with Commercial Managers, project teams and supply chain partners Career Development HS2 offers a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in major infrastructure commercial management. You'll receive structured development, mentoring and support towards professional qualifications and chartership, including RICS or ICES where appropriate. There is a clear progression pathway from Assistant Commercial Manager to Commercial Manager, paying £70,000 £75,000 + package. Progression to Commercial Manager level can be achieved in around two years, have multiple examples of this with the huge size and scale of HS2 new Commercial Manager opportunities come up meaning when you are ready you ll be able to be promoted The wider HS2 programme also provides opportunities to move between major projects and disciplines, building experience across stations, civils, rail systems and other infrastructure packages. About You You'll likely be a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Commercial Manager or Assistant Cost Manager with around 18 months+ relevant experience & a quakification in Quantity Surveying or related subject. You'll ideally have: Experience working on infrastructure, construction or engineering projects Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts and an understanding of Compensation Events Good commercial and numerical skills with strong Excel capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A genuine ambition to develop a long-term career in commercial management Experience gained within rail, civils, utilities, highways, water, buildings or other major infrastructure would be relevant. We're open to candidates from main contractor, consultancy or client-side backgrounds. Why Join HS2? This is an opportunity to work directly for HS2 Ltd and gain client-side experience on two of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure projects. You'll benefit from: Exposure to £1bn+ infrastructure projects and complex NEC contracts Broad commercial experience across multiple engineering disciplines Structured career development and support towards professional chartership A clear pathway towards Commercial Manager Long-term opportunities across the HS2 programme 12% employer pension, private healthcare and 25 days' holiday If you're an Assistant QS, Graduate QS or Assistant Commercial Manager looking for a genuine step up in responsibility, development and career progression, these HS2 opportunities are well worth discussing.
21/09/2026
Full time
2 Opportunities: Old Oak Common Station & London Tunnels Working directly for High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Salary : £45,000 £50,000 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Location : London Euston OR Acton OR West Ruislip Hybrid, typically 3 days office/site Next Step : Commercial Manager £70,000 £75,000 + package Typical progression : Around 2 years, subject to performance Projects : £1.67bn Old Oak Common Station or £4.2bn London Tunnels Main Works Civils Programme : Long-term HS2 programme (Apply online only) The Opportunity High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd is recruiting two Assistant Commercial Managers to join its commercial teams, with one position based on the £1.67bn Old Oak Common Station project and the other on the £4.2bn London Tunnels Main Works Civils contract. These are excellent opportunities for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Cost Manager looking to move into a client-side commercial role on two of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. You'll gain exposure to major commercial activities across complex, multidisciplinary programmes rather than being restricted to a small package of work. Working directly for HS2, you'll gain experience across: Major civil engineering, structures and underground works Stations, buildings, MEP and rail systems Procurement and contract management NEC contract administration and Compensation Events Cost assurance, risk and change management Commercial reporting, forecasting and payment processes The scale and multidisciplinary nature of these projects provides the opportunity to build a breadth of commercial experience that would typically take many years to develop elsewhere. You'll also gain exposure to evolving approaches to NEC contract management and Compensation Events, providing insight into modern commercial practices being implemented across major infrastructure delivery. The Projects Old Oak Common Station £1.67bn Old Oak Common will become one of the UK's most significant and best-connected railway stations, integrating HS2, National Rail, London Underground and the Elizabeth line. The station includes 14 platforms and an approximately 850m-long station box, creating a major engineering and commercial challenge. The project provides exposure to a wide range of disciplines across the development and delivery of one of the UK's most important transport hubs. London Tunnels £4.2bn Main Works Civils The London Tunnels Main Works Civils contract is being delivered by the SCS Joint Venture Costain, Skanska and STRABAG. The scope includes: Tunnelling, shafts and portal structures Green tunnels, bridges and heavy civils Cross passages and underground structures Major utility diversions and associated infrastructure New Works between Old Oak Common and Euston (currently in design phase) The project is expected to continue through to approximately 2035, providing significant long-term commercial development opportunities. The Role Working directly for HS2 Ltd, you'll support a Commercial Manager and develop your experience across a broad range of commercial and contract management activities. You'll gain hands-on exposure to NEC contract administration, Compensation Events, cost assurance, risk management, payment processes, forecasting and commercial reporting. HS2's contract management system, including CEMAR, will be used alongside Excel and other commercial reporting tools. Key Responsibilities Support the administration and management of NEC contracts using CEMAR Assist with the assessment and valuation of Compensation Events Assist with interim payment applications and assessments Contribute to cost assurance and financial performance monitoring Review and analyse supply chain commercial information Assist with monthly commercial reporting and forecasting Support risk and change management activities Assist with the resolution of commercial issues and disputes Support estimate reviews across different project stages Work closely with Commercial Managers, project teams and supply chain partners Career Development HS2 offers a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in major infrastructure commercial management. You'll receive structured development, mentoring and support towards professional qualifications and chartership, including RICS or ICES where appropriate. There is a clear progression pathway from Assistant Commercial Manager to Commercial Manager, paying £70,000 £75,000 + package. Progression to Commercial Manager level can be achieved in around two years, have multiple examples of this with the huge size and scale of HS2 new Commercial Manager opportunities come up meaning when you are ready you ll be able to be promoted The wider HS2 programme also provides opportunities to move between major projects and disciplines, building experience across stations, civils, rail systems and other infrastructure packages. About You You'll likely be a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Commercial Manager or Assistant Cost Manager with around 18 months+ relevant experience & a quakification in Quantity Surveying or related subject. You'll ideally have: Experience working on infrastructure, construction or engineering projects Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts and an understanding of Compensation Events Good commercial and numerical skills with strong Excel capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A genuine ambition to develop a long-term career in commercial management Experience gained within rail, civils, utilities, highways, water, buildings or other major infrastructure would be relevant. We're open to candidates from main contractor, consultancy or client-side backgrounds. Why Join HS2? This is an opportunity to work directly for HS2 Ltd and gain client-side experience on two of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure projects. You'll benefit from: Exposure to £1bn+ infrastructure projects and complex NEC contracts Broad commercial experience across multiple engineering disciplines Structured career development and support towards professional chartership A clear pathway towards Commercial Manager Long-term opportunities across the HS2 programme 12% employer pension, private healthcare and 25 days' holiday If you're an Assistant QS, Graduate QS or Assistant Commercial Manager looking for a genuine step up in responsibility, development and career progression, these HS2 opportunities are well worth discussing.
Senior Architect High Speed Two Washwood Heath Depot High Speed Two Ltd Direct Client Side Employment Salary: £60,000 to £65,514 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Location: Birmingham Snow Hill 3 days office/site, 2 days home Programme: HS2 Washwood Heath Depot £858m Programme Length: 8 to 10 Years Reports to: Project Based Lead Architect Next Step: Lead Architect £85,000 to £92,400 + Package Help Deliver One of the UK's Most Important Railway Facilities Are you an architect looking to move beyond traditional architectural practice and play a key role in the delivery of one of the UK's most significant transportation projects? High Speed Two Ltd is looking for a Senior Architect to join the Engineering Team responsible for the delivery of the £858m Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. Washwood Heath will become a critical part of the HS2 railway, supporting the maintenance, operation, testing and stabling of the future high speed fleet. It is an engineering led facility with highly complex operational requirements, but architectural quality remains a key part of the ambition for the scheme. The project is being developed around a 120 year design life, creating an opportunity to work on an asset that will form part of the UK's transport infrastructure for generations. This is a delivery focused architectural role. The concept design has already been established by the main contractor's architectural team at AECOM, so you will not be starting with a blank sheet of paper. Instead, your role will be to help protect, develop and deliver the architectural vision through detailed design, engineering coordination and construction. Architecture at the Heart of Engineering You will be embedded within the Washwood Heath Engineering Team, reporting to the Project Based Lead Architect and working alongside a large multidisciplinary team including civil, structural, MEP, BMS, rail systems, environmental and project delivery specialists. Your role will be to work closely with these teams to ensure the developing design continues to deliver the architectural vision, quality and aspirations of the scheme, while meeting the complex engineering and operational requirements of a major railway facility throughout the full lifecycle of the project, from design and construction through to testing, commissioning and operation. The original planning permission for the scheme has been granted, but changes are now being developed to future proof the depot for future generations of HS2 trains. This means a new planning submission will be required, providing further opportunity to influence how the evolving design is developed and delivered. If you are an architect who relishes working in a highly multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery environment, where you can learn from experienced engineers and specialists, this could be an excellent opportunity. If, however, you are looking for a role primarily focused on concept design within a traditional architectural environment, this is probably not the role for you. This is about seeing architecture through delivery and understanding how design, engineering, construction and railway operations come together. The Washwood Heath Depot Facilities The £858m Washwood Heath facility will provide a major operational and engineering hub for HS2, incorporating: Rolling stock maintenance facilities Stabling facilities Cleaners' and drivers' facilities Offices and staff welfare accommodation A national control centre Rail systems and supporting infrastructure External works, access and landscaping The facility will ultimately integrate into the operational HS2 railway, meaning the architecture must respond to demanding engineering, operational, construction, maintenance, sustainability and long term asset requirements. At the same time, the ambition is for Washwood Heath to be a high quality and architecturally aspirational environment, rather than simply a collection of functional railway buildings. What You Will Do Working with the Project Based Lead Architect, you will help ensure the architectural vision is maintained as the project moves through delivery. Key responsibilities include: Act as a custodian of the architectural vision through detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning. Review and challenge contractor and consultant proposals to ensure they meet HS2 requirements and the design aspirations of the scheme. Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve architectural and technical interfaces. Provide architectural input into the evolving design and future proofing of the depot, including the new planning submission. Ensure architectural requirements remain coordinated, buildable and aligned with railway operational requirements. Support design reviews, planning conditions, technical assurance and project approvals. Identify architectural risks and opportunities and work with delivery teams to maintain quality alongside technical, operational and programme requirements. Provide architectural input where changes to design, construction or engineering proposals could affect the overall design quality. About You We are looking for a qualified architect with strong design and delivery experience who wants to develop their career within major infrastructure. You could currently be working as a Senior Architect, Project Architect, Transport Architect, Design Architect or Architectural Lead within architectural practice, consultancy or a client organisation. A transportation background would be particularly attractive, although direct rail experience is not essential. Relevant experience could include: Rail and railway stations Depots Airports Transportation hubs Highways and major infrastructure Tram and light rail Other complex operational buildings You will ideally have experience of working within a multidisciplinary environment where architectural design has to respond to complex engineering, operational and technical requirements. You will need to be comfortable working alongside engineers, contractors and specialist consultants, reviewing detailed design and challenging proposals where necessary. Professional architectural qualification and ARB registration are essential, with RIBA membership advantageous. Experience within a Design and Build environment, where the contractor holds design responsibility and the client provides oversight and assurance, would be particularly useful. A Major Project With a Long Term Career Ahead The Washwood Heath Depot is an 8-to-10-year programme, giving you the opportunity to build substantial experience on a nationally important transportation project. More importantly, you will be joining High Speed Two Ltd directly, with the wider HS2 programme continuing through to 2039. As your experience develops, there is potential to move into future architectural and design leadership roles across the wider programme, including major stations, railway systems and other infrastructure assets. The immediate progression route is to Lead Architect, with the next level paying approximately £85,000 to £92,400 + package. This makes the role particularly attractive for an ambitious architect who wants to move into senior infrastructure and transportation leadership. Why This Opportunity? This is a chance to make your name on a £858m nationally important railway facility, while developing your architectural career within one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes. You will work at the point where architecture, engineering and railway operations come together, surrounded by specialists who can significantly broaden your technical and delivery experience. You will see the project develop from an established architectural concept through detailed design and construction, ultimately becoming a functioning railway facility designed to serve for 120 years. If you want to be an architect who does more than develop concepts and instead wants to see major infrastructure actually delivered, this is a rare opportunity to do it from the client side with High Speed Two.
14/09/2026
Full time
Senior Architect High Speed Two Washwood Heath Depot High Speed Two Ltd Direct Client Side Employment Salary: £60,000 to £65,514 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Location: Birmingham Snow Hill 3 days office/site, 2 days home Programme: HS2 Washwood Heath Depot £858m Programme Length: 8 to 10 Years Reports to: Project Based Lead Architect Next Step: Lead Architect £85,000 to £92,400 + Package Help Deliver One of the UK's Most Important Railway Facilities Are you an architect looking to move beyond traditional architectural practice and play a key role in the delivery of one of the UK's most significant transportation projects? High Speed Two Ltd is looking for a Senior Architect to join the Engineering Team responsible for the delivery of the £858m Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. Washwood Heath will become a critical part of the HS2 railway, supporting the maintenance, operation, testing and stabling of the future high speed fleet. It is an engineering led facility with highly complex operational requirements, but architectural quality remains a key part of the ambition for the scheme. The project is being developed around a 120 year design life, creating an opportunity to work on an asset that will form part of the UK's transport infrastructure for generations. This is a delivery focused architectural role. The concept design has already been established by the main contractor's architectural team at AECOM, so you will not be starting with a blank sheet of paper. Instead, your role will be to help protect, develop and deliver the architectural vision through detailed design, engineering coordination and construction. Architecture at the Heart of Engineering You will be embedded within the Washwood Heath Engineering Team, reporting to the Project Based Lead Architect and working alongside a large multidisciplinary team including civil, structural, MEP, BMS, rail systems, environmental and project delivery specialists. Your role will be to work closely with these teams to ensure the developing design continues to deliver the architectural vision, quality and aspirations of the scheme, while meeting the complex engineering and operational requirements of a major railway facility throughout the full lifecycle of the project, from design and construction through to testing, commissioning and operation. The original planning permission for the scheme has been granted, but changes are now being developed to future proof the depot for future generations of HS2 trains. This means a new planning submission will be required, providing further opportunity to influence how the evolving design is developed and delivered. If you are an architect who relishes working in a highly multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery environment, where you can learn from experienced engineers and specialists, this could be an excellent opportunity. If, however, you are looking for a role primarily focused on concept design within a traditional architectural environment, this is probably not the role for you. This is about seeing architecture through delivery and understanding how design, engineering, construction and railway operations come together. The Washwood Heath Depot Facilities The £858m Washwood Heath facility will provide a major operational and engineering hub for HS2, incorporating: Rolling stock maintenance facilities Stabling facilities Cleaners' and drivers' facilities Offices and staff welfare accommodation A national control centre Rail systems and supporting infrastructure External works, access and landscaping The facility will ultimately integrate into the operational HS2 railway, meaning the architecture must respond to demanding engineering, operational, construction, maintenance, sustainability and long term asset requirements. At the same time, the ambition is for Washwood Heath to be a high quality and architecturally aspirational environment, rather than simply a collection of functional railway buildings. What You Will Do Working with the Project Based Lead Architect, you will help ensure the architectural vision is maintained as the project moves through delivery. Key responsibilities include: Act as a custodian of the architectural vision through detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning. Review and challenge contractor and consultant proposals to ensure they meet HS2 requirements and the design aspirations of the scheme. Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve architectural and technical interfaces. Provide architectural input into the evolving design and future proofing of the depot, including the new planning submission. Ensure architectural requirements remain coordinated, buildable and aligned with railway operational requirements. Support design reviews, planning conditions, technical assurance and project approvals. Identify architectural risks and opportunities and work with delivery teams to maintain quality alongside technical, operational and programme requirements. Provide architectural input where changes to design, construction or engineering proposals could affect the overall design quality. About You We are looking for a qualified architect with strong design and delivery experience who wants to develop their career within major infrastructure. You could currently be working as a Senior Architect, Project Architect, Transport Architect, Design Architect or Architectural Lead within architectural practice, consultancy or a client organisation. A transportation background would be particularly attractive, although direct rail experience is not essential. Relevant experience could include: Rail and railway stations Depots Airports Transportation hubs Highways and major infrastructure Tram and light rail Other complex operational buildings You will ideally have experience of working within a multidisciplinary environment where architectural design has to respond to complex engineering, operational and technical requirements. You will need to be comfortable working alongside engineers, contractors and specialist consultants, reviewing detailed design and challenging proposals where necessary. Professional architectural qualification and ARB registration are essential, with RIBA membership advantageous. Experience within a Design and Build environment, where the contractor holds design responsibility and the client provides oversight and assurance, would be particularly useful. A Major Project With a Long Term Career Ahead The Washwood Heath Depot is an 8-to-10-year programme, giving you the opportunity to build substantial experience on a nationally important transportation project. More importantly, you will be joining High Speed Two Ltd directly, with the wider HS2 programme continuing through to 2039. As your experience develops, there is potential to move into future architectural and design leadership roles across the wider programme, including major stations, railway systems and other infrastructure assets. The immediate progression route is to Lead Architect, with the next level paying approximately £85,000 to £92,400 + package. This makes the role particularly attractive for an ambitious architect who wants to move into senior infrastructure and transportation leadership. Why This Opportunity? This is a chance to make your name on a £858m nationally important railway facility, while developing your architectural career within one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes. You will work at the point where architecture, engineering and railway operations come together, surrounded by specialists who can significantly broaden your technical and delivery experience. You will see the project develop from an established architectural concept through detailed design and construction, ultimately becoming a functioning railway facility designed to serve for 120 years. If you want to be an architect who does more than develop concepts and instead wants to see major infrastructure actually delivered, this is a rare opportunity to do it from the client side with High Speed Two.
Senior Project Manager HS2 Two Positions West Hyde (Herts) to Aylesbury (Bucks), OR Greatworth to Southam, Warwickshire High Speed Two Ltd EKFB Main Works Civils Central Section Salary: £100,000 £111,578, potentially up to £120,000 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Progression: Head of Delivery £(Apply online only)k + package Locations: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire or Southam/Banbury, Warwickshire (3 days on site min) Programme: Major HS2 Main Works Civils delivery Long term opportunity HS2 programme will go 2037-39 The Opportunity This is a chance to join High Speed Two (HS2) directly as a Senior Project Manager at a pivotal stage of the UK's largest infrastructure programme. Two positions are available following the promotion of the existing Senior Project Managers into Head of Delivery roles giving you a genuine, proven route to the next level. You will report to a Head of Delivery and lead a team of around 4 5 Project Managers, with responsibility for approximately 30km of HS2 route and the delivery of the major civil engineering assets within your section. This isn't a role where you'll be managing a single package. You'll have oversight of a substantial section of railway, working across major earthworks, bridges, viaducts, green tunnels, highways and associated infrastructure. Detailed design is complete and the programme is now firmly in the delivery phase, with approximately three years of construction, completion and handover ahead. Two Opportunities NC2a South Aylesbury A key section of HS2 forming part of the programme's designated core test area. Major works include the Wendover Green Tunnel, Wendover North Cutting, Leather Lane Green Bridge and associated earthworks, landscaping and infrastructure. G2S Greatworth to Southam EKFB's northernmost section, covering major structures including the Chipping Warden and Greatworth Green Tunnels, 515m Edgcote Viaduct, Oxford Canal Viaduct, A423 Banbury Road Bridge, Ladbroke Cutting and Long Itchington Wood Tunnel. What You'll Do Lead and develop an integrated team of approximately 4 5 Project Managers. Take responsibility for delivery across your section of route. Drive progress with the main works contractor and supply chain. Resolve complex delivery issues and remove obstacles before they impact the programme. Manage interfaces between civils, rail systems, track, highways, utilities and Network Rail. Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders. Monitor programme, cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance. Review and challenge contractor programmes and construction methodologies. Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and opportunities. Ensure construction is delivered safely and in accordance with HS2 and CDM requirements. Lead the section through construction, completion, handover and transition towards railway systems and commissioning. What We're Looking For This is a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager role. We're looking for someone who understands how complex infrastructure gets built and who can bring contractors, suppliers and stakeholders together to keep delivery moving. Significant project or construction management experience on major infrastructure projects. Strong civil engineering delivery experience across heavy civils, rail, highways, tunnelling, nuclear or similarly complex environments. Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery. Ability to challenge contractor programmes and performance without needing to be a specialist planner. Proven contractor and supply-chain management experience. Experience leading integrated teams and managing complex interfaces. Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple organisations and competing requirements. Collaborative, confident and solutions-driven approach. Understanding of CDM within major construction projects. Experience monitoring cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance. Client-side or consultancy experience would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites. Why HS2? You will be joining at one of the most important points in the delivery of the railway with detailed design complete and major construction works still to be delivered. Your responsibility will extend beyond an individual project package. You'll lead a significant section of route, manage a team of Project Managers and work directly with the main contractor and wider HS2 organisation to get the railway built. The progression opportunity is genuine: the previous Senior Project Managers have already moved into Head of Delivery roles. And when this section is complete, HS2 has further major opportunities across stations and railway systems, with the wider programme continuing through to 2039. Package £100,000 £111,578 salary, potentially up to £120,000 depending on experience. 12% employer pension contribution. Private healthcare. 25 days holiday. Direct employment with High Speed Two Ltd. Progression to Head of Delivery circa £133,000 + package. If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex delivery challenges and seeing major infrastructure move from design into construction, this is an opportunity to take your career onto one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
09/09/2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager HS2 Two Positions West Hyde (Herts) to Aylesbury (Bucks), OR Greatworth to Southam, Warwickshire High Speed Two Ltd EKFB Main Works Civils Central Section Salary: £100,000 £111,578, potentially up to £120,000 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Progression: Head of Delivery £(Apply online only)k + package Locations: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire or Southam/Banbury, Warwickshire (3 days on site min) Programme: Major HS2 Main Works Civils delivery Long term opportunity HS2 programme will go 2037-39 The Opportunity This is a chance to join High Speed Two (HS2) directly as a Senior Project Manager at a pivotal stage of the UK's largest infrastructure programme. Two positions are available following the promotion of the existing Senior Project Managers into Head of Delivery roles giving you a genuine, proven route to the next level. You will report to a Head of Delivery and lead a team of around 4 5 Project Managers, with responsibility for approximately 30km of HS2 route and the delivery of the major civil engineering assets within your section. This isn't a role where you'll be managing a single package. You'll have oversight of a substantial section of railway, working across major earthworks, bridges, viaducts, green tunnels, highways and associated infrastructure. Detailed design is complete and the programme is now firmly in the delivery phase, with approximately three years of construction, completion and handover ahead. Two Opportunities NC2a South Aylesbury A key section of HS2 forming part of the programme's designated core test area. Major works include the Wendover Green Tunnel, Wendover North Cutting, Leather Lane Green Bridge and associated earthworks, landscaping and infrastructure. G2S Greatworth to Southam EKFB's northernmost section, covering major structures including the Chipping Warden and Greatworth Green Tunnels, 515m Edgcote Viaduct, Oxford Canal Viaduct, A423 Banbury Road Bridge, Ladbroke Cutting and Long Itchington Wood Tunnel. What You'll Do Lead and develop an integrated team of approximately 4 5 Project Managers. Take responsibility for delivery across your section of route. Drive progress with the main works contractor and supply chain. Resolve complex delivery issues and remove obstacles before they impact the programme. Manage interfaces between civils, rail systems, track, highways, utilities and Network Rail. Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders. Monitor programme, cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance. Review and challenge contractor programmes and construction methodologies. Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and opportunities. Ensure construction is delivered safely and in accordance with HS2 and CDM requirements. Lead the section through construction, completion, handover and transition towards railway systems and commissioning. What We're Looking For This is a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager role. We're looking for someone who understands how complex infrastructure gets built and who can bring contractors, suppliers and stakeholders together to keep delivery moving. Significant project or construction management experience on major infrastructure projects. Strong civil engineering delivery experience across heavy civils, rail, highways, tunnelling, nuclear or similarly complex environments. Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery. Ability to challenge contractor programmes and performance without needing to be a specialist planner. Proven contractor and supply-chain management experience. Experience leading integrated teams and managing complex interfaces. Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple organisations and competing requirements. Collaborative, confident and solutions-driven approach. Understanding of CDM within major construction projects. Experience monitoring cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance. Client-side or consultancy experience would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites. Why HS2? You will be joining at one of the most important points in the delivery of the railway with detailed design complete and major construction works still to be delivered. Your responsibility will extend beyond an individual project package. You'll lead a significant section of route, manage a team of Project Managers and work directly with the main contractor and wider HS2 organisation to get the railway built. The progression opportunity is genuine: the previous Senior Project Managers have already moved into Head of Delivery roles. And when this section is complete, HS2 has further major opportunities across stations and railway systems, with the wider programme continuing through to 2039. Package £100,000 £111,578 salary, potentially up to £120,000 depending on experience. 12% employer pension contribution. Private healthcare. 25 days holiday. Direct employment with High Speed Two Ltd. Progression to Head of Delivery circa £133,000 + package. If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex delivery challenges and seeing major infrastructure move from design into construction, this is an opportunity to take your career onto one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
