Project Engineer Temporary Works Civils Midlands/North 2

HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer for Temporary Works in Birmingham. The role involves ensuring compliance with engineering standards and managing risks throughout project stages. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, technical leadership, and a thorough understanding of UK construction regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a flexible benefits fund.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering and safety activities on projects.
• Understanding of UK construction regulations and CDM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance through project stage gates.
• Ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Communicate HS2 engineering requirements and respond to queries.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Decision making

Technical leadership

Technical communication

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Project Engineer Temporary Works Civils Midlands/North 2

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Description

Location: Two Snowhill - Birmingham

Salary: Base salary ranges from £40,750 to £50,950 per annum, depending on skills and experience. We also offer a flexible benefits fund of 20% paid on top of the base salary, which is fully pensionable, along with a range of competitive benefits available on our website.

HS2 Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their potential. We support flexible working, provide personal and professional development opportunities, and are inclusive about making adjustments to support our staff.

We seek a Project Engineer to work within the HS2 Temporary Works sector, ensuring compliance with BS5975, PAS 8811, and The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The role involves managing risk and ensuring that HS2 and third-party requirements for the technical assurance and approval of temporary works are met throughout all project stages.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical assurance through production, checking, and submission of evidence for project stage gates.
• Ensuring design and construction comply with standards, specifications, and procedures through planned reviews and spot-checks.
• Supporting the discharge of NEC3 Supervisor and Principal Designer duties as per CDM Regulations 2015.
• Communicating HS2 engineering requirements and responding to technical queries.
• Guiding design solutions, promoting best practices, and driving efficiencies within the project team.
• Collaborating with technical specialists to develop cost-effective mitigation strategies and system integration solutions.

Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all work activities, supporting organizational policies and initiatives.

About You:

Skills:

• Complex problem solving: Ability to identify and evaluate complex issues and develop solutions, managing multiple workstreams and stakeholder demands.
• Decision making: Ability to synthesize information, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment using data and analysis.
• Technical leadership: Providing specialist support and guidance within at least one engineering discipline.
• Technical communication: Effectively conveying technical ideas to colleagues and stakeholders.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of UK construction regulations, including CDM requirements.
• Knowledge of the regulatory and legislative framework relevant to HS2.
• Commercial awareness related to cost, schedule, and delivering integrated solutions.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional experience.

Experience:

• Managing standards, engineering, and safety activities on engineering projects.
• Handling competing project demands with cost and schedule considerations.

The successful candidate must uphold HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect, and actively promote EDI initiatives.

Note: HS2 Ltd does not sponsor visas; applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks include nationality, immigration status, references, DBS, financial, and education verifications.

Applications are assessed based on the information provided in your CV, which will be anonymized during initial review to reduce bias. Ensure your CV is updated and includes relevant evidence for the role.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

About Us

HS2 Ltd is developing the UK’s new high-speed rail network, aiming to improve capacity, reduce journey times, boost the economy, and create jobs. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and safety, fostering a supportive work environment aligned with our core values.

Employees are responsible for maintaining health and safety standards as part of our ‘Safe at Heart’ program.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 250035
• Category: Engineering & Design
• Posting Date: 05/06/2025
• Application Deadline: 05/20/2025
• Schedule: Full time
• Location: 2 Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6GA, GB
• Type: Permanent