HS 2 Project Manager

Job Role Role purpose Delivery of a BBV‑controlled HS2 civils package, ensuring safe, compliant, programme‑driven execution in line with BBV systems, assurance processes and HS2 standards.This is a delivery‑led Project Manager role, responsible for governance, assurance, Temporary Works control, and interface management — not an office‑only PM.Core responsibilities 1. Overall package leadership (subcontractor role) * Act as the single point of responsibility to BBV for delivery, compliance and coordination. * Lead site team (Site Manager, Supervisors, Engineers, TWC/TWS, Environmental support). * Represent The Client in BBV progress, coordination and assurance meetings. 2. Health, Safety & CDM leadership 3. Quality & assurance (non‑negotiable on HS2) 4. Change control & Field Change Requests 5. Temporary Works governance (MANDATORY competence) * Act as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) for the package. * Ensure Temporary Works are: * correctly identified and classified * entered into the Temporary Works Register * designed, checked and approved * permitted and inspected prior to use. * Coordinate Temporary Works Designers, Checkers and Supervisors. * Ensure full compliance with BBV Temporary Works procedures (BS5975 aligned). TWC certification is mandatory for this role.6. Lifting operations & cranage (preferred competence) * Provide competent oversight of lifting operations. * Where holding AP (Lifting), act as Appointed Person for lifting activities including: * lift planning * crane selection * interface with BBV lifting teams * compliance with lift plans and permits. Appointed Person (Lifting) certification is strongly preferred.7. Environmental compliance 8. Digital systems & information control Essential candidate requirements (screening criteria)Qualifications & certification * Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) – REQUIRED * SMSTS or equivalent – REQUIRED * Appointed Person (Lifting) – PREFERRED * Engineering / construction qualification preferred. Experience * Proven Project Manager experience on complex civils / infrastructure works. * Experience delivering works under a principal contractor assurance regime (HS2, Network Rail, highways, major frameworks). * Strong background in: * Temporary Works control * ITP‑led quality systems * NCR management * Formal change control. Behavioural expectations (critical for BBV)