Director of HS2 Delivery, Major Rail Projects Group

GatenbySanderson; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in transportation is seeking a 'Director of HS2 Delivery' to oversee the construction and management of HS2, coordinating with HS2 Ltd and various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project sponsorship and large-scale infrastructure projects, demonstrating effective leadership and strategic planning skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact on transportation infrastructure in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sponsoring large-scale projects.
• Ability to secure support and funding.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Sponsoring HS2 construction, systems integration, and delivery.
• Leading a team to work with HS2 Ltd on cost and schedule management.
• Fostering early development around stations with local government.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Job description

Director of HS2 Delivery, Major Rail Projects Group

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Director of HS2 Delivery, Major Rail Projects Group

Location: Birmingham, London or Leeds

This job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time please apply directly to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe119422/ until the closing date of 23:55 on Friday 4 July 2025.

At the Department for Transport (DfT) we’re working to improve every kind of journey. We’re harnessing new technology to create safer, more sustainable transport and, by creating better connections between people and places, we’re enabling greater growth opportunities for communities UK-wide.

Our Major Rail Projects Group is responsible for the development and delivery of benefits from long term investment in strategic rail infrastructure. That encompasses HS2 between Birmingham and London, the Euston Project, and Northern Powerhouse Rail linking our northern cities. Once delivered these will join up our biggest cities fostering connectivity and faster growth.

The role:

The Director of HS2 Delivery is responsible for sponsoring HS2 Ltd in the construction, systems integration, testing and handover of HS2 between Euston and the West Midlands.

Leading a talented team of 30 you will:

• work with HS2 Ltd to reset of HS2 by developing and agreeing revised cost and schedule ranges;
• sponsor completion of the remaining civil works between London and Birmingham by HS2 Ltd and its suppliers including the stations at Curzon Street, Old Oak Common and Solihull Interchange;
• sponsor mobilisation and delivery of the set of heavy and light systems contracts and rolling stock;
• foster early commercial and residential development around our stations working with local government partners and investors.

You will need to work closely with HS2 Ltd to provide both support and independent, constructive challenge and will also need to engage effectively across government to secure approval for the reset schedule and cost ranges and an updated business case.

About you:

We are open to a range of backgrounds for this role but the successful candidate will need to bring proven experience of sponsoring – as distinct from direct delivery - very large-scale projects including securing and sustaining support; defining scope; obtaining funding, setting delivery targets on cost and schedule; and monitoring, challenging and supporting delivery. This need not be in a rail or public sector context.

You will need to be commercially savvy, able to drive results from third parties, with the personal impact, credibility, and sensitivity to deliver results across organisational boundaries using soft power, influencing and contractual obligations where necessary, whilst always keeping the need for delivery to be collective endeavour front of mind.

The scrutiny and challenges attached to this programme means we also need an excellent leader of people who can inspire, develop and motivate their own team, whilst also contributing to a wider senior leadership team, providing support and challenge to colleagues in a complex operating environment.

DfT is fast paced, innovative and unique in the breadth of work we lead, making DfT a truly exciting and rewarding place to work and progress your career. Our work has a direct impact on communities, connects people and places and contributes to driving prosperity.

To find out more about this exciting role, one of the most demanding and developmental Director roles in Government, and to apply, please click Apply.

For a confidential discussion, including about any accessibility needs, please contact our recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson:

Applications must be received by 23:55 on Friday 4 July 2025.

The Civil Service is committed to becoming the most inclusive employer in the UK. We are committed to understanding, respecting and representing as broad a range of views and backgrounds as we have in UK society. We know that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to an effective, modern Civil Service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Business Development

• Industries

  Government Administration and Government Relations Services

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