Location
Podium - Euston, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£71,121.60 to £83,672.40 per annum (inclusive of a flexible benefits fund of 20% which is fully pensionable)

About the Role
As a Project Manager - Command, Control and Signalling (CCS) at HS2, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the CCS contracts to time, budget, scope, and quality. You will manage the project/contract through the design stages through to installation, testing (both static & dynamic), and commissioning. You will join HS2 at an exciting time as we commence delivery with the appointed Contractor through the design stages of the signalling contract. The HS2 CCS scope will bring innovative technology to the UK railway with European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 and an enhanced Traffic Management System.

Your key responsibilities will include leading the integrated HS2 team, including matrixed team members and any agency staff or consultants, providing day-to-day direction and coordinating to deliver project and/or contract requirements to the agreed schedule. You will manage the CCS contractor to ensure successful delivery of the project to time, budget, scope, and quality, and ensure integration with other related HS2 and Network Rail projects. You will undertake the duties of the Project Manager under an NEC3 contract.

HS2 Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels included, thrives, and achieves their full potential. This includes making adjustments, providing flexible working, supporting staff networks, and offering personal and professional development opportunities. You will be expected to actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support organisational initiatives, policies, and procedures on EDI.

Experience
- Managing high value, complex signalling projects.
- Managing the project lifecycle from pre-contract award through to design, installation, testing, and commissioning under NEC conditions.
- Working across functions and disciplines to deliver objectives.
- Managing people directly and in a matrix environment.
- Managing delivery through external contractors and/or suppliers.

About You
You will demonstrate strong project management skills including the ability to develop, plan, and integrate projects to optimise target costs and benefits. You will be a skilled problem solver, able to identify problems, review information, and manage the development and implementation of solutions. You will have excellent decision-making abilities, clear direction setting, and strong influencing and negotiating skills with internal teams and external supply chain partners.

You are expected to behave consistently with HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect and actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work.

Qualifications
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in project management, engineering, commercial management, or equivalent experience.
- Project management knowledge aligned to the level of APM Project Manager (Advanced).
- Understanding of risk identification and management.
- Understanding of project schedule management, dependencies, and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of railway signalling and/or control systems is advantageous.

Please note that HS2 Ltd does not hold a sponsorship license and cannot provide sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks.