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HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd

Jan 27

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • £22.3K
  • 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 liaise effectively with stakeholders
  • Ability to understand complex issues to carry out problem solving
  • Ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team and with stakeholders
  • Knowledge:
  • 2:2 Bachelor’s degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any discipline
  • IT knowledge including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • The 6-month rotations across the business will incorporate the following parts of the organisation including: Programme Management Office, Project Delivery, Project Controls, and a self-selected placement.
  • Programme Management Office Placement: The PMO placement in this area will develop your understanding of how consistent standards are developed and deployed to ensure the project is on target to deliver its benefits and that HS2’s executive, SLT and external sponsors are provided with accurate, timely and consistent performance updates.
  • Project Controls Placement: The project controls placement in this area will enable you to enact the project management standards set out by the PMO and develop an understanding of the interfaces between the controls and delivery teams and the controls and the PMO teams.
  • Delivery Placement: The delivery placement will build your understanding of how projects and programmes deliver in order to achieve the outcomes and benefits they have agreed to within the constraints of time, cost, and quality – the core of what project delivery is all about.
  • Self-Selected Placement: The self-selected programme will enable you to choose a placement which focuses on a skill you would like to develop further, or an area you would like to know more about. During this placement you should consider where you feel you have skills / knowledge gaps and find a placement to bridge this gap.

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.