03 Jan 2023

HS2 opens recruitment for 40 graduate jobs

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HS2 Ltd - the company delivering Britain 's new high-speed railway - has launched a search for 40 talented graduates to join its 2023 programme.

The chance to join Europe 's biggest infrastructure project and play a role in transforming rail travel across the country will become a reality for those who secure a place on HS2 's coveted two-year placement programme.

With a two-decade long construction programme ahead, HS2 is bolstering its technical services directorate and offering engineering graduates the chance to join the teams charged with delivering the stations, tunnels and viaducts along the route of the new railway.

There will be further opportunities in HS2 's Environment, Hybrid Bill, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial teams.

Ltd has set a year-on-year commitment to invest in young talent.

Every September, a fresh intake of graduates and apprentices are welcomed into the business, helping to launch the careers of hundreds of young people.

Karen Davis, head of talent and development at HS2, said: “With all three phases of HS2 now live, we 're increasing the number of places available on our graduate talent programme. As a result, 2023 will mark our biggest annual intake of new graduate talent into our offices and construction sites.

“This is a unique opportunity to earn and learn while working on the country 's flagship levelling-up project, and we look forward to welcoming the next generation of rising stars. ”

Almost 30,000 people are now part of the workforce helping to deliver HS2, which creates an unrivalled opportunity for graduates to work alongside and learn from some of the very best in the industry.

Adnan Khan, HS2 project manager for the new Curzon Street Station and former HS2 graduate trainee, said:

“Given the sheer scale of HS2, the strength of the graduate scheme is undoubtedly the variety of placements that candidates are exposed to. Working alongside industry leading professionals and starting your career on a world-leading infrastructure project is a rare opportunity.

“There 's also a genuine commitment to career development at HS2, and graduates who complete the two-year programme are supported to continue learning and to grow into leadership positions within the company. ”

Applications for HS2 's 2023 graduate recruitment programme open today and will close on 22nd January 2023.

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