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HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd

Dec 26, 2022

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Birmingham

Requirements

  • Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver day to day tasks.
  • Ability to coordinate and deliver multiple tasks and responsibilities in accordance with agreed deadlines.
  • Communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders.
  • Ability to convert technical information into a format that is understandable to a variety of non-technical audiences in a persuasive and engaging way.
  • Ability to present confidently
  • Ability to understand complex issues to carry out problem solving.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team and with stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop creative ideas to promote continuous improvement.
  • Ability to apply logical thinking to operational and commercial plans.
  • Minimum of 2:1 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
  • IT knowledge including Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance of the Senior Commercial Development Manager to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the legally binding arrangements entered into by HS2 at Interchange station and the adjoining Triangle site to help facilitate long term development of the area in parallel with delivery of the railway.
  • Support the Senior Commercial Development Managers (SCDM) to manage various contracts. Key tasks under this role will include, but are not limited to: -
  • Support delivery of the ComDev plans and annual budgets, help to produce cost, value, and risk projections to inform them, and well-structured and reasoned financial analysis and board papers in support of measuring performance of the ComDev targets against the business plans, with support from the Finance Business Partners and Delivery Team colleagues.
  • Work with the team to implement the delivery of the approved project business plans, comprising: administration of contracts; monitoring and securing internal and external approvals for the preparation of the development business plans and development of masterplan options; monitoring and securing internal approvals for the preparation of any outline planning applications; agreeing any draw-down conditions for development phase overages with site purchasers and obtaining the necessary internal approvals; and monitoring the construction and sale/letting of the development phases to capture latent value .   
  • Monitor financial due diligence and appraisal analysis with consultants to identify individual projects and options to allow informed decision making, clearly differentiating those assets that are better to develop with third party overages and/or dispose from those to hold/invest in for income.
  • Assist the SCDM to undertake 3rd party supplier management and contractor management for specialist skillsets (e.g. architects, town planning, technical, commercial, legal and property valuation advisers)
  • Support in the regular interface with key stakeholders, landowners, Department for Transport (DfT), Birmingham City Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, the Manchester stakeholders & Network Rail (NR), to drive the development programme forward.
  • Work on the interface with town planning specialists and ensure delivery of appropriate Local Plan lobbying, planning applications and consents that are fit for purpose and aligned with the business plan and wider strategic plans.
  • Assist in the preparation of necessary plans, business cases and financial reports to support identification of suitable delivery mechanisms (e.g. disposals, revenue share and profit share mechanisms) to deliver approved property development projects subject to future governance.
  • Where relevant, work closely with the appointed partners for schemes, ensuring delivery against defined contractual and business plan requirements.
  • Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies, and procedures on EDI.

HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd

HS2 is critical for the UK’s low-carbon transport future, providing rail capacity, and helping rebalance the economy.

Transportation
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

HS2 (High-Speed Two) is a company responsible for the development and construction of the HS2 railway network in the United Kingdom. The ultimate mission of HS2 is to create a high-speed railway infrastructure that connects major cities, such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, facilitating faster and more efficient transportation across the country. HS2's purpose is to address capacity issues on existing rail lines, boost economic growth, and improve connectivity between regions. The company aims to provide a sustainable and modern transportation solution, reducing travel times and supporting the long-term development of the UK's transportation network.

Culture & Values

  • Integrity

    Acting fairly, transparently and consistently. That means using the powers we’ve been given wisely; acknowledging the impact of the HS2 programme; and doing the right thing, even in difficult circumstances.

  • Leadership

    Using innovation and challenging to lead by example. That means making the most of the unique opportunity HS2 offers; having clear direction to deliver excellence; and setting new standards for mega-projects.

  • Respect

    Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly. That means listening and being open-minded; explaining decisions clearly; working flexibly; and appreciating the impact of our actions.

  • Safety

    Caring for our workforce, passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt. That means making safety our first consideration and speaking up and intervening if something is unsafe.