Lean Improvement Lead – Civil Rail Infrastructure

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. is seeking a Quality and Lean professional to support QA reviews, define improvements across IPTAN, and lead Lean projects within major rail infrastructure delivery.

The role requires Diploma/Degree level qualification or equivalent, formal Lean/Six Sigma competence, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards. The successful candidate will develop plans, create documentation, and drive improvements across multi-disciplinary teams in a high-profile Midlands railway programme.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Diploma level/Degree level or similar equivalent and/or experience.
• Formal Lean competence, (Six Sigma or equivalent).
• Knowledge of management system standards, ISO 9001:2015.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality and Assurance reviews to identify systemic improvement opportunities and lessons learned.
• Work with the Enabling Quality team to determine areas for improvement across the IPTAN.
• Produce project plans to define and manage quality assurance Lean projects.
• Produce processes and procedures to document identified improvements.
• Embed improvement projects into the business to become a business-as-usual process.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Lean Projects

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

Education

Diploma/Degree level

Job description

HS2 Ltd. is seeking a Quality and Lean professional to support QA reviews, define improvements across IPTAN, and lead Lean projects within major rail infrastructure delivery.

The role requires Diploma/Degree level qualification or equivalent, formal Lean/Six Sigma competence, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards. The successful candidate will develop plans, create documentation, and drive improvements across multi-disciplinary teams in a high-profile Midlands railway programme.