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Head of Project Controls High Speed Two Ltd EKFB Main Works Civils £122,000 £140,000 + Benefits Next Step: Director of Project Controls Location: Milton Keynes / Central Section Working Pattern: Typically 2 days Milton Keynes, 1 day across HS2 site offices and 2 days from home, with occasional travel to Euston Employer: High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Direct Employment Programme: EKFB Main Works Civils Contract High Speed Two Programme completes 2039 The Opportunity - Pivotal Role for the HS2 Programme This is a senior leadership opportunity working directly for High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd, taking responsibility for Project Controls across the EKFB Main Works Civils Contract. You will lead a person Project Controls function covering Cost, Planning/Scheduling, Risk and Estimating, with four direct reports responsible for the Area Project Controls functions. This is much more than a technical Project Controls position. HS2 is looking for a strong leader who can drive the performance of a large multidisciplinary team, provide senior-level challenge to the delivery organisation and turn complex project information into clear insight for decision-making. Functionally reporting to the Director of Project Controls at programme level, you will work closely with the Project Director on a day-to-day basis, giving the role significant visibility across both the EKFB contract and wider HS2 programme. Project Information EKFB Main Works Civils The £4.2bn+ EKFB Main Works Civils Contract is responsible for approximately 80km of HS2's largely rural railway, including 15 viaducts, 81 bridges, 6.9km of green tunnels and approximately 30 million cubic metres of excavation. The importance of this section has increased significantly following the HS2 programme reset, with the central section forming part of the programme's designated Core Test Area. The Core Test Area is a priority section where HS2 is seeking to bring infrastructure together, commence testing and commissioning and validate the railway as an integrated system. As a result, successful delivery of EKFB has become a critical linchpin for the wider HS2 programme. This creates a particularly high-profile environment for Project Controls, bringing cost, schedule, risk, productivity, quantities, performance and assurance together across one of the programme's most important delivery areas. The Role You will Lead the overall Project Controls function across the EKFB Main Works Civils Contract. Lead approximately 30 Project Controls professionals through four direct-report Area Project Controls leads. Set objectives, standards and expectations across Cost, Planning, Risk and Estimating, Drive team performance, consistency and continuous improvement. Work closely with the Project Director to provide an integrated view of project performance. Align project controls with the wider HS2 programme and Director of Project Controls. Own the integration of cost, schedule, risk, change and performance information. Challenge project and contractor performance using robust data and evidence. Lead baseline management, forecasting and performance reporting. Lead baseline and performance management updates, including contract integrations of up to £3bn. Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and performance analysis. Lead the collection and interrogation of weekly quantities and productivity information. Present performance updates to senior executives and programme-level governance forums. Ensure Project Controls operates effectively within HS2's lines of assurance and governance. Manage the interface between HS2, EKFB and the wider supply chain. Ensure NEC3/NEC4 contractual requirements are appropriately reflected within Project Controls. Work closely with Commercial, Delivery, Engineering and Programme teams to identify emerging issues. Identify trends, interdependencies and emerging risks and ensure they are appropriately escalated. Support annual funding, forecasting and programme-planning requirements within a publicly funded environment. What We're Looking For You are likely to bring: Proven experience leading large Project Controls teams. Strong experience across Cost, Planning/Scheduling, Risk, Estimating, Change and Performance Management. Major project delviery experience within a publicly funded or heavily regulated environment. Experience from major rail, infrastructure, aviation, nuclear or similarly complex programmes. Strong understanding of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Proven experience with EVM and integrated performance reporting. Experience presenting complex Project Controls information to Board, Executive or senior programme-level stakeholders. Strong understanding of project governance, assurance and formal reporting structures. Experience working across Client, Contractor and Consultancy environments would be particularly valuable. Relevant backgrounds could include HS2, Crossrail, Thames Tideway, HS1, major airport programmes, Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C or other major regulated infrastructure programmes. Experience with Primavera P6, EVM systems and other major-project controls platforms would also be highly relevant. Career Progression This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop towards Director of Project Controls level within HS2. The current Director-level position sits at approximately £170,000 £200,000 + executive package, providing a clear progression route for an exceptional Head of Project Controls who can demonstrate strong leadership, programme-level thinking and the ability to operate effectively within HS2's complex governance environment. With the scale and longevity of the HS2 programme, there is significant scope for high-performing leaders to develop their careers internally and take on increasing levels of responsibility. Why This Opportunity? You will be leading a substantial Project Controls function on a £4.2bn+ major civils contract, while working on a section of HS2 that has become strategically important to the wider programme through its designation as part of the Core Test Area. For an established Senior Project Controls Manager, Project Controls Lead or Head of Project Controls, this represents an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a major function, operate alongside senior HS2 leadership and build towards Director-level responsibility within one of Britain's most significant infrastructure programmes.

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.

Senior Project Manager Assurance High Speed Two Ltd Lead Commissioning & Assurance Manager - is Senior Project Manager Assurance role must have previous experience closing our (handing over) a large complex infrastructure project. Salary £100 578 £94,842 + 12% Pen Benefits Employer: High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Direct Employment Programme: £4.2bn+ EKFB Main Works Civils Contract Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in Milton Keynes office Next Step: Senior leadership opportunities across HS2 Programme Assurance, Engineering & Delivery HS2 programme continuing through to 2039 Make the Difference Between Documents Existing and Assurance Being Complete On one section of HS2, close to half a million project documents will have been produced. The challenge is not simply storing them. Someone needs to make sure the right information gets to the right people, at the right time, through the right process and ultimately forms a complete, reliable assurance record for handover and the future railway. High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead this process across the EKFB Main Works Civils Contract, Central Section. This is a senior project management role within the Engineering and Technical Assurance environment. You will manage the people, processes, interfaces and workflow required to move a significant volume of assurance documentation through review, acceptance and close-out. You will not be a Document Controller and you will not be expected to undertake detailed technical assurance yourself. Instead, you will need to understand the bigger picture: why the information is required, who needs to review it, what needs to happen next, where the process is failing and what needs to change to get the project to successful completion and handover. The Opportunity Working directly for HS2 Ltd, you will take project management ownership of the assurance documentation and certification process across a major section of the EKFB works. The process and governance framework are already established. Your role is to make the process work effectively through the people and organisations involved. You will coordinate engineering, delivery, assurance, information management and supply-chain teams, ensuring responsibilities are clear, actions are followed through and documentation progresses through the appropriate routes. You will also identify where existing processes are not working effectively and lead improvements, working with other HS2 teams and delivery partners to close gaps. A key part of the role will be understanding the relationship between design, construction, testing, assurance and final handover. You will need to recognise when missing, delayed or incomplete information creates a wider project risk and take ownership of getting it resolved. Key Responsibilities Lead the project management of the Construction Assurance documentation and certification process across the EKFB Main Works Civils Contract. Manage and coordinate the people, processes and interfaces required to move assurance information through the agreed review, acceptance and close-out process. Interrogate documentation to understand completeness, quality, status and outstanding requirements, ensuring the right information reaches the right people at the right time. Coordinate engineering, delivery, assurance, information management and supply-chain teams, driving actions through to completion and holding stakeholders accountable. Identify process gaps, bottlenecks and systemic issues, designing and implementing improvements where required. Provide the Project Director and Head of Engineering & Environment with clear visibility of assurance progress, risks, dependencies and emerging issues. Ensure assurance activities remain aligned with the wider programme, construction completion, testing, commissioning and eventual asset handover. Manage key interfaces with EKFB, HS2 teams, future operators and other stakeholders, ensuring the assurance record supports successful project completion and handover. What We're Looking For This role will suit a strong Project Manager, Design Manager, Engineering Manager, Commissioning & Handover Manager, Assurance & Handover Manager or Systems Completion Manager who has experience and track record successfully managing complex technical processes through to completion. You will bring: Significant project management experience on major infrastructure, engineering or construction programmes. Proven experience managing a complex project process involving multiple technical and delivery teams. Experience closing out a major project or major project phase through to completion and handover is essential. Strong understanding of how design, construction, testing, assurance and handover fit together. Experience managing large volumes of project, engineering or assurance information. Ability to interrogate documentation and identify what is missing, incomplete, incorrectly routed or preventing progress. Strong people management and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to hold teams and individuals accountable. Sufficient technical understanding to communicate confidently with engineers and understand engineering and construction terminology. Experience working within a client-side, Tier 1 contractor or major consultancy environment. Understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contract management. Strong understanding of project risk, programme management and performance monitoring. Understanding of CDM within a major construction or infrastructure environment. Relevant Background Your experience could come from major rail and infrastructure, major civils, nuclear, aviation, tunnelling, commissioning, systems integration or other complex engineering programmes. HS2, Crossrail, Thames Tideway, HS1, major airport programmes, Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C or similarly complex infrastructure would all provide highly relevant experience. Why This Role? This is an opportunity to work directly for High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd at an important stage of the programme, taking ownership of a process that is fundamental to successful completion and handover. The EKFB Main Works Civils Contract is one of HS2's largest construction contracts, covering a significant section of the railway. The Central Section has also become particularly high profile as part of HS2's designated Core Test Area, increasing the importance of bringing together construction, assurance and project information as the programme moves towards testing and commissioning. For someone who enjoys making complex processes work, getting people aligned and seeing a major project through to successful completion, this is a rare opportunity to have a tangible impact on one of Britain's most significant infrastructure programmes. If you are an experienced Project Manager with a background in assurance, design management, engineering, commissioning, systems completion or major-project handover, we would be interested in hearing from you.

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.

Lead Traffic Management System Engineer High Speed Two Ltd Technical Authority for TMS on HS2. High Speed Two Ltd Chief Engineer's Group Command, Control & Signalling Engineering Salary: London £90,000 to £100,000 / Birmingham £80,000 to £92,400 + 12% pension + (potentially 10% extra if approved) Location: London or Birmingham, hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office Reporting to: Head of Command, Control & Signalling Long Term Programme: High Speed Two programme through to 2039 Career Progression: Head of Command, Control & Signalling £100,000 to £120,000 + package Long Term Programme until 2039 Shape How HS2 Will Be Controlled and Operated Are you a Traffic Management Systems specialist who understands not just how rail control systems work, but how they enable the railway to operate? Do you have experience bringing together signalling, traffic management, operational planning and wider railway systems within a complex environment? An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Lead Traffic Management System Engineer to help define how one of the world's most advanced high speed railways will be controlled and operated. HS2 is developing a highly automated and integrated Traffic Management System which will bring together the control and real time planning of the railway. With the programme currently in the concept phase, this position offers the opportunity to influence the fundamental operating principles, requirements and functionality of the future railway. The team needs a TMS subject matter expert and conceptual thinker who understands railway operations and can consider how individual systems, functions and standards fit together within the wider operational picture. The team needs a TMS subject matter expert and conceptual thinker who understands railway operations and can consider how individual systems, functions and standards fit together within the wider operational picture. Need someone who can resolve and answer questions such as: There will be TMS interfaces with Network Rail how will you manage the boundary between HS2 and Network Rail? A fully integrated Traffic management system will manage the delivery of high speed trains an hour, how can this help deliver performance? This is a client side role within the Chief Engineer's Group, working within the Command, Control & Signalling Engineering Team and reporting directly to the Head of CCS. The Challenge The Traffic Management System will sit at the centre of how HS2 plans, regulates and controls railway operations. The successful candidate will need to understand both the control and planning layers of TMS and, critically, how an operational railway actually works. This means looking beyond individual products or technical functions and understanding how traffic management, signalling, railway operations, rolling stock, stations and infrastructure combine to deliver a safe, reliable and high capacity railway. You will help define what the TMS needs to do, develop the requirements and technical approach, and work with suppliers and the wider engineering organisation to turn the operational concept into a deliverable system. The system is currently at concept stage and will need to progress through scheme design, detailed design and ultimately installation and implementation. This provides an unusual opportunity for a TMS specialist to influence the system before the technical solution becomes fixed. The Role As Lead Traffic Management System Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and overall technical assurance for the TMS engineering discipline. You will work closely with the wider engineering disciplines to develop solutions which consider all relevant systems and subsystems, while ensuring that the operational needs of the railway remain at the centre of the design. A major part of the role will be understanding and managing the interfaces between TMS and the wider railway. This includes other CCS subsystems, rail systems, Network Rail and third party systems, as well as stations, infrastructure and other operational interfaces. You will engage with technical, operational, supplier and delivery stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach is taken to the development of the system. You will also work with the TMS supplier to challenge and develop proposed solutions, ensuring that the technology being developed delivers the railway capability HS2 requires. Key Responsibilities Provide overall technical leadership and assurance for the TMS engineering discipline. Act as the HS2 Traffic Management Systems subject matter expert, providing technical expertise and advice across the wider project organisation. Develop requirements, specifications and standards that deliver the required railway capability within programme and budget. Apply a strong understanding of railway operations, including the relationship between traffic planning, traffic management, signalling and real time control. Work closely with wider engineering disciplines to develop integrated TMS solutions that consider relevant systems and subsystems. Develop and lead strategies for managing interfaces between TMS, CCS subsystems, rail systems, Network Rail and other third party systems. Identify integration issues and technical risks at an early stage and contribute to their effective management. Provide technical input into the development of the TMS from concept through scheme design, detailed design and installation. Review, challenge and assure technical solutions proposed by suppliers and engineering teams. Ensure operational requirements are effectively translated into practical system requirements and functionality. Engage and manage stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach is taken to the development of engineering solutions. Provide technical input into the development of solutions that mitigate environmental impacts while remaining within programme and budget requirements. Manage TMS related work packages and suppliers where required. Contribute to technical risk management and ensure significant TMS risks are understood and appropriately controlled. About You We are looking for an experienced Traffic Management Systems professional who combines specialist technical knowledge with a strong understanding of railway operations. You will ideally have significant experience working with TMS, integrated railway control systems or closely related railway control and planning systems. Importantly, you need to understand more than how a TMS product works. You must understand how an operational railway works and how traffic is planned, regulated and controlled in real time. You will be comfortable operating at a conceptual level, mapping out how a complex system needs to work and translating operational requirements into system functionality. You should be someone who naturally thinks about the whole railway rather than a single system boundary and can identify how changes or decisions within one system may affect other parts of the railway. You will also need the confidence and credibility to challenge established requirements, standards and proposed technical solutions where they do not provide the right outcome for the railway. Essential Requirements Significant experience with rail Traffic Management Systems, integrated control systems or closely related railway control and planning systems. Strong understanding of how a railway operates, including the relationship between signalling, control and real time traffic or service management. Experience developing requirements, concepts or solutions for complex railway systems. Strong systems integration experience, including management of interfaces between different railway systems. Ability to operate as a technical SME while maintaining a whole system and operational perspective. Demonstrable ability to challenge requirements, standards and proposed solutions rather than simply applying established processes. Strong stakeholder management skills across technical, operational, supplier and delivery organisations. Experience working within complex multidisciplinary rail programmes. Ability to translate operational requirements into practical system requirements and functionality. Desirable Experience Experience of integrated Traffic Management Systems on international mainline railways. Experience of national TMS programmes such as those deployed in Denmark or Norway. London Underground or TfL experience involving integrated control, signalling or CBTC environments. Experience with suppliers or platforms including Siemens, Thales, Alstom, Indra or Resonate/Luminate. Experience working across both supplier and client side environments. Experience managing interfaces between different railway control areas or operational environments. A Rare Technical Opportunity This is a particularly rare opportunity for a TMS specialist to influence the operating concept of HS2 while the system is still being defined. Rather than joining once the technology and functionality have already been established, you will have the opportunity to help shape the requirements . click apply for full job details