Lead Project Engineer - CCS Salary £90,000-£100,000 + 12% Pension + 25 Days Holiday Location London (Euston) or L Hybrid - typically 3 days in the office Progression: Head of roles - circa £110 - £120k + package The Opportunity What if you could help develop and deliver the signalling system for the UK's first high-speed railway designed to operate with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) over ETCS? High Speed Two (HS2 Ltd) is looking for an experienced Lead Project Engineer - Control, Command & Signalling (CCS) to join its Rail Systems team. This is a client-side engineering leadership role working on HS2's route-wide CCS & Traffic Management contract with Siemens - a major railway systems programme that will interface with virtually every other part of the HS2 railway. The project is moving through Scheme Design into detailed design, construction, installation, testing and commissioning. You'll be involved across the lifecycle, providing technical assurance and engineering leadership as the system moves from design into delivery. This is an opportunity to work on a genuinely transformational railway project and build a legacy around one of the most advanced signalling systems being developed for a high-speed railway. The CCS & Traffic Management Contract The Siemens contract covers the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of the route-wide CCS and Traffic Management systems. ETCS and associated lineside equipment. Interlocking and train detection systems. Automatic Train Operation (ATO) Grade of Automation 2 over ETCS. Traffic Management System (TMS). Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). Possession Management System (PMS). Adhesion Management System (AMS). Weather Monitoring System (WMS). The contract is expected to run for around 8-10 years, with approximately 18-24 months of design development followed by installation, testing and commissioning. Your Role As Lead Project Engineer, you'll provide engineering leadership and technical assurance across the CCS programme, working closely with Siemens and HS2's wider Rail Systems, Engineering, Commercial and Project teams. Lead risk-based technical assurance through design, construction, testing and commissioning. Review and assure contractor designs and deliverables against HS2 requirements and applicable standards. Lead Technical Assurance Reviews and undertake targeted reviews and spot-checks of contractor deliverables. Manage engineering issues, technical risks and changes affecting CCS. Provide technical input into change management and formal technical approvals. Respond to technical queries and provide contractual engineering input where required. Manage engineering risks, assumptions, issues, departures and interfaces. Lead technical coordination between CCS and other railway systems. Manage interfaces with Main Works Civils, stations and other Rail Systems contracts. Provide engineering guidance on design solutions, innovation, best practice and opportunities for efficiency. Support the integration of CCS systems into the wider HS2 railway. Work closely with Commercial and Project teams to understand the cost, programme and quality implications of engineering decisions. Work with technical specialists to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions. Support the Head of Signalling and wider Project Engineering leadership on technical matters. Undertake delegated technical authority responsibilities within your area of competence. Support the discharge of relevant CDM Principal Designer Representative duties. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced Signalling Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Lead Project Engineer / DPE / Engineering Manager who has worked through the delivery phases of major signalling projects. You could come from a principal contractor, client or consultancy background. Experience on major projects such as HS2, Crossrail, Network Rail, London Underground or major international rail programmes would be highly relevant. Strong experience delivering major signalling/CCS projects. Experience across the design, installation, testing and commissioning lifecycle. Experience leading or coordinating engineering teams and developing engineers. Strong technical assurance and design assurance experience. A good understanding of signalling standards, engineering requirements and railway systems. Experience managing complex technical interfaces across multidisciplinary projects. Knowledge of CDM and experience supporting Principal Designer duties. Experience working within NEC contracts, ideally NEC3/NEC4. Strong risk, change and issue management experience. The ability to understand the impact of engineering decisions on cost, programme, quality and delivery. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence contractors, suppliers and senior internal stakeholders. ETCS and ATO experience would be advantageous, but direct experience of both is not essential. Strong major-project signalling delivery experience is the priority. Why HS2? This isn't simply another signalling project. You'll be working directly for HS2 Ltd, providing client-side engineering leadership on the route-wide CCS and Traffic Management system that will ultimately integrate with the wider high-speed railway. The scale and complexity of the interfaces make this a particularly interesting engineering environment. CCS will need to integrate with stations, Main Works Civils and multiple other Rail Systems contracts, requiring strong technical coordination and whole-system thinking. You'll also be joining HS2 at a key point in the project - moving from scheme design into detailed design and ultimately construction, installation, testing and commissioning. There is a genuine long-term career opportunity within HS2, with progression to Head of CCS - circa £110k + package, alongside opportunities across the wider HS2 Rail Systems programme. HS2 is a programme that will run for many years, providing the opportunity to build significant high-speed rail experience and be part of a project that will leave a lasting legacy on the UK's transport infrastructure. Package £90,000-£100,000 salary 12% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave Hybrid working - Birmingham or London Typically 3 days per week in the office Employer: High Speed Two (HS2 Ltd) Programme: High Speed Rail / Rail Systems Contract: CCS & Traffic Management - Siemens
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Lead Project Engineer - CCS Salary £90,000-£100,000 + 12% Pension + 25 Days Holiday Location London (Euston) or L Hybrid - typically 3 days in the office Progression: Head of roles - circa £110 - £120k + package The Opportunity What if you could help develop and deliver the signalling system for the UK's first high-speed railway designed to operate with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) over ETCS? High Speed Two (HS2 Ltd) is looking for an experienced Lead Project Engineer - Control, Command & Signalling (CCS) to join its Rail Systems team. This is a client-side engineering leadership role working on HS2's route-wide CCS & Traffic Management contract with Siemens - a major railway systems programme that will interface with virtually every other part of the HS2 railway. The project is moving through Scheme Design into detailed design, construction, installation, testing and commissioning. You'll be involved across the lifecycle, providing technical assurance and engineering leadership as the system moves from design into delivery. This is an opportunity to work on a genuinely transformational railway project and build a legacy around one of the most advanced signalling systems being developed for a high-speed railway. The CCS & Traffic Management Contract The Siemens contract covers the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of the route-wide CCS and Traffic Management systems. ETCS and associated lineside equipment. Interlocking and train detection systems. Automatic Train Operation (ATO) Grade of Automation 2 over ETCS. Traffic Management System (TMS). Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). Possession Management System (PMS). Adhesion Management System (AMS). Weather Monitoring System (WMS). The contract is expected to run for around 8-10 years, with approximately 18-24 months of design development followed by installation, testing and commissioning. Your Role As Lead Project Engineer, you'll provide engineering leadership and technical assurance across the CCS programme, working closely with Siemens and HS2's wider Rail Systems, Engineering, Commercial and Project teams. Lead risk-based technical assurance through design, construction, testing and commissioning. Review and assure contractor designs and deliverables against HS2 requirements and applicable standards. Lead Technical Assurance Reviews and undertake targeted reviews and spot-checks of contractor deliverables. Manage engineering issues, technical risks and changes affecting CCS. Provide technical input into change management and formal technical approvals. Respond to technical queries and provide contractual engineering input where required. Manage engineering risks, assumptions, issues, departures and interfaces. Lead technical coordination between CCS and other railway systems. Manage interfaces with Main Works Civils, stations and other Rail Systems contracts. Provide engineering guidance on design solutions, innovation, best practice and opportunities for efficiency. Support the integration of CCS systems into the wider HS2 railway. Work closely with Commercial and Project teams to understand the cost, programme and quality implications of engineering decisions. Work with technical specialists to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions. Support the Head of Signalling and wider Project Engineering leadership on technical matters. Undertake delegated technical authority responsibilities within your area of competence. Support the discharge of relevant CDM Principal Designer Representative duties. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced Signalling Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Lead Project Engineer / DPE / Engineering Manager who has worked through the delivery phases of major signalling projects. You could come from a principal contractor, client or consultancy background. Experience on major projects such as HS2, Crossrail, Network Rail, London Underground or major international rail programmes would be highly relevant. Strong experience delivering major signalling/CCS projects. Experience across the design, installation, testing and commissioning lifecycle. Experience leading or coordinating engineering teams and developing engineers. Strong technical assurance and design assurance experience. A good understanding of signalling standards, engineering requirements and railway systems. Experience managing complex technical interfaces across multidisciplinary projects. Knowledge of CDM and experience supporting Principal Designer duties. Experience working within NEC contracts, ideally NEC3/NEC4. Strong risk, change and issue management experience. The ability to understand the impact of engineering decisions on cost, programme, quality and delivery. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence contractors, suppliers and senior internal stakeholders. ETCS and ATO experience would be advantageous, but direct experience of both is not essential. Strong major-project signalling delivery experience is the priority. Why HS2? This isn't simply another signalling project. You'll be working directly for HS2 Ltd, providing client-side engineering leadership on the route-wide CCS and Traffic Management system that will ultimately integrate with the wider high-speed railway. The scale and complexity of the interfaces make this a particularly interesting engineering environment. CCS will need to integrate with stations, Main Works Civils and multiple other Rail Systems contracts, requiring strong technical coordination and whole-system thinking. You'll also be joining HS2 at a key point in the project - moving from scheme design into detailed design and ultimately construction, installation, testing and commissioning. There is a genuine long-term career opportunity within HS2, with progression to Head of CCS - circa £110k + package, alongside opportunities across the wider HS2 Rail Systems programme. HS2 is a programme that will run for many years, providing the opportunity to build significant high-speed rail experience and be part of a project that will leave a lasting legacy on the UK's transport infrastructure. Package £90,000-£100,000 salary 12% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave Hybrid working - Birmingham or London Typically 3 days per week in the office Employer: High Speed Two (HS2 Ltd) Programme: High Speed Rail / Rail Systems Contract: CCS & Traffic Management - Siemens
Schemes Project Manager - Freelance - Rail Systems / Signalling I'm seeking an experienced Schemes Project Manager with Signalling experience to join my client working on a large high profile contract in West London. This is a freelance position which will continue on an ongoing basis up until potentially 2033. You will be the primary driver of project execution, sitting at the intersection of complex engineering and rigorous contract administration. We need a candidate who understands the unique rigors of client-side requirements (Network Rail/HS2) while having the "boots on the ground" commercial awareness of a Tier 1 / Principal Rail Civils contractor. Duties NEC3 Contract Administration: Lead the administration of contract mechanisms, with a heavy focus on managing Early Warnings (EW), Compensation Events (CE), and General Communications (GC). Project Execution: Act as the primary lead for overseeing project activities, ensuring all milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and in accordance with the Project Control Execution Plan. Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and log project risks. You will work closely with the wider team to quantify impacts and elevate critical blockers to senior leadership. Periodic Reporting & Data Integrity: Own the narrative for periodic project reports. You will partner with Project Controls to utilize Dashboards and data-driven insights to provide a transparent view of project health. Governance & Audit: Ensure strict adherence to HS2 PMO standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining "one version of the truth" across all systems and ensuring the project is always audit-ready. Requirements Rail Industry Experience: Proven track record working both client-side (e.g., Network Rail) and for Tier 1 Rail Civils and Rail Systens contractors. NEC Expertise: Advanced knowledge of NEC3 contract administration is non-negotiable. Project Controls Proficiency: Demonstrable experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including CPI / SPI (SVI) performance analysis and schedule integration. Technical Background: Ideally, a degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related infrastructure field. Software & Systems: Proficiency in project controls tools and the ability to interpret complex data sets into actionable briefings. Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage upwards to a Head of PMO/Board level. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested we offer a £200 referral fee for successfully placed candidates. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Schemes Project Manager - Freelance - Rail Systems / Signalling I'm seeking an experienced Schemes Project Manager with Signalling experience to join my client working on a large high profile contract in West London. This is a freelance position which will continue on an ongoing basis up until potentially 2033. You will be the primary driver of project execution, sitting at the intersection of complex engineering and rigorous contract administration. We need a candidate who understands the unique rigors of client-side requirements (Network Rail/HS2) while having the "boots on the ground" commercial awareness of a Tier 1 / Principal Rail Civils contractor. Duties NEC3 Contract Administration: Lead the administration of contract mechanisms, with a heavy focus on managing Early Warnings (EW), Compensation Events (CE), and General Communications (GC). Project Execution: Act as the primary lead for overseeing project activities, ensuring all milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and in accordance with the Project Control Execution Plan. Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and log project risks. You will work closely with the wider team to quantify impacts and elevate critical blockers to senior leadership. Periodic Reporting & Data Integrity: Own the narrative for periodic project reports. You will partner with Project Controls to utilize Dashboards and data-driven insights to provide a transparent view of project health. Governance & Audit: Ensure strict adherence to HS2 PMO standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining "one version of the truth" across all systems and ensuring the project is always audit-ready. Requirements Rail Industry Experience: Proven track record working both client-side (e.g., Network Rail) and for Tier 1 Rail Civils and Rail Systens contractors. NEC Expertise: Advanced knowledge of NEC3 contract administration is non-negotiable. Project Controls Proficiency: Demonstrable experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including CPI / SPI (SVI) performance analysis and schedule integration. Technical Background: Ideally, a degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related infrastructure field. Software & Systems: Proficiency in project controls tools and the ability to interpret complex data sets into actionable briefings. Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage upwards to a Head of PMO/Board level. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested we offer a £200 referral fee for successfully placed candidates. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Siemens Mobility is seeking a Lead Project Engineering Manager (CIS) in Rail Infrastructure to shoulder end to end engineering delivery from pre qualification through to hand back. You will guide a diverse team of engineers across SCADA, SISS, Electrification, and Civils, reporting to the Head of SCADA & SISS Engineering, and contributing to major UK rail initiatives such as HS2. You will lead with safety and compliance, optimize resources and schedules, and partner with contractors and
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Siemens Mobility is seeking a Lead Project Engineering Manager (CIS) in Rail Infrastructure to shoulder end to end engineering delivery from pre qualification through to hand back. You will guide a diverse team of engineers across SCADA, SISS, Electrification, and Civils, reporting to the Head of SCADA & SISS Engineering, and contributing to major UK rail initiatives such as HS2. You will lead with safety and compliance, optimize resources and schedules, and partner with contractors and
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.
Oct 03, 2026
Full time
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.
Shape a faster, smarter, safer future. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. Overview Shape a faster, smarter, safer future. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. As a Senior or Associate Principal Engineer in our Bridges and Civils team within our Transportation business, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation. We work on a diverse range of significant and challenging projects across the UK and Ireland, including Midlands Rail Hub, East West Rail, Lower Thames Crossing and a variety of National Highways Schemes. The team also supports non-transportation civil engineering and structures projects throughout the UK and internationally such as the Water Market or Nuclear schemes including the Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor programme. Locally in the Midlands we deliver a range of local authority projects for councils such as Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Solihull, Coventry and Birmingham. You'll take pride in creating high-quality civil and structural designs for new builds, renewals, maintenance, and assessments. You'll feel a great sense of pride in shaping high-quality civil and structural designs across new build, renewal, maintenance, and assessment works. You'll take pride in creating high-quality civil and structural designs for new builds, renewals, maintenance, and assessments. Your role Take pride in developing high-quality civil and structural designs for new constructions, renewals, maintenance, and assessments. The core of our work in Derby is on railway civil engineering projects, but we enjoy working across sectors. Collaborate with both national and international design teams, using your expertise and leadership to create positive, sustainable impacts on society and the environment. Manage the production and review of high-quality design documentation, including sketches, drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications. Independently carry out technical work and provide guidance to junior staff members. Lead teams in the design, assessment, and maintenance of structural or railway civil engineering projects, and providing civils/ structures related input on multi-disciplinary projects. Develop and agree scopes and manage the internal technical supply chain, including budgets, programme and quality of deliverables. Use analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and engineering judgement to appraise different options and recommend the most suitable option. Lead bids and tenders, winning work and developing Client relationships. About You A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline. A professional qualification (CEng/IEng) and membership of the ICE or IStructE. Experience of acting as a CRE/ Deputy CRE/ Workpackage Manager or Deputy Engineering Manager for railway civil engineering works or stations projects. Experience working with key clients such as Network Rail, HS2, local authorities or major Contractors and Developers. Good understanding of relevant design standards (e.g. Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and Network Rail standards). Practical knowledge of railway civil engeineering or station design. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines. Good project management skills, commercial awareness, financial control and ability to deliver across a range of contract types. This will include an ability to manage stakeholders, e.g. specialist suppliers, independent checkers and local authorities. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Sep 29, 2026
Full time
Shape a faster, smarter, safer future. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. Overview Shape a faster, smarter, safer future. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. As a Senior or Associate Principal Engineer in our Bridges and Civils team within our Transportation business, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation. We work on a diverse range of significant and challenging projects across the UK and Ireland, including Midlands Rail Hub, East West Rail, Lower Thames Crossing and a variety of National Highways Schemes. The team also supports non-transportation civil engineering and structures projects throughout the UK and internationally such as the Water Market or Nuclear schemes including the Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor programme. Locally in the Midlands we deliver a range of local authority projects for councils such as Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Solihull, Coventry and Birmingham. You'll take pride in creating high-quality civil and structural designs for new builds, renewals, maintenance, and assessments. You'll feel a great sense of pride in shaping high-quality civil and structural designs across new build, renewal, maintenance, and assessment works. You'll take pride in creating high-quality civil and structural designs for new builds, renewals, maintenance, and assessments. Your role Take pride in developing high-quality civil and structural designs for new constructions, renewals, maintenance, and assessments. The core of our work in Derby is on railway civil engineering projects, but we enjoy working across sectors. Collaborate with both national and international design teams, using your expertise and leadership to create positive, sustainable impacts on society and the environment. Manage the production and review of high-quality design documentation, including sketches, drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications. Independently carry out technical work and provide guidance to junior staff members. Lead teams in the design, assessment, and maintenance of structural or railway civil engineering projects, and providing civils/ structures related input on multi-disciplinary projects. Develop and agree scopes and manage the internal technical supply chain, including budgets, programme and quality of deliverables. Use analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and engineering judgement to appraise different options and recommend the most suitable option. Lead bids and tenders, winning work and developing Client relationships. About You A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline. A professional qualification (CEng/IEng) and membership of the ICE or IStructE. Experience of acting as a CRE/ Deputy CRE/ Workpackage Manager or Deputy Engineering Manager for railway civil engineering works or stations projects. Experience working with key clients such as Network Rail, HS2, local authorities or major Contractors and Developers. Good understanding of relevant design standards (e.g. Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and Network Rail standards). Practical knowledge of railway civil engeineering or station design. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines. Good project management skills, commercial awareness, financial control and ability to deliver across a range of contract types. This will include an ability to manage stakeholders, e.g. specialist suppliers, independent checkers and local authorities. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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.
Sep 27, 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.
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.
Sep 25, 2026
Full time
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.
