Job Description HS2 is Britain's new high-speed railway connecting London and Birmingham. It is the first new intercity railway to be built north of London in more than a century. The HS2 Project Management Graduate programme is a two-year rotational programme that has been specifically tailored to build capability and competence in various aspects of project management. The programme will provide you with experience and exposure to the different aspects of project management through role rotations, 'on-the-job' training, technical qualifications, support from technical leads and mentoring. We currently have one graduate opportunity available at our EKFB Integrated project team (IPT) site in Milton Keynes. Please note that this site cannot be accessed by public transport, therefore the successful candidate will need to be able to get to and from site accordingly. The role will also require regular travel to various other IPT sites and other office locations across the HS2 line of route. Graduate rotations will likely include the following Project Management and Programme Controls placements: This will also include regular travel to other sites and office locations across the HS2 line of route. Graduate rotations placements will likely include the following; Programme Controls (PC) : A PC placement will provide an understanding of how consistent standards and controls are developed and deployed to ensure the HS2 project is on target to deliver its benefits and that HS2's Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team and external sponsors are given accurate, timely and consistent performance updates. Delivery Management: A Delivery Management placement will build your understanding of how projects and programmes deliver to achieve the outcomes and benefits they have agreed to within the constraints of time, cost, and quality - the core of what project delivery is all about. Delivery Support Function: Project delivery is supported and delivered by many functions such as Construction; Health, Safety and Security; Engineering; Logistics; Planning; Sponsorship; etc. This placement will widen your understanding of the multitude of interfacing teams and the coordination between all parties is required to achieve project success. About You: Skills: Ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships within multidisciplinary teams and with a variety of stakeholders Ability to compile, assess and analyse information, data and reports Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver day to day tasks to agreed deadlines and agreed standards Ability to communicate effectively using a range of mediums, including presentations Ability to evaluate complex issues and problem solve Knowledge: On track to achieve or already hold a minimum of a 2:2 degree (or non-UK equivalent) Knowledge of IT software such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent) Does HS2 offer sponsorship if I do not have the Right to Work in the UK? To be eligible to apply to the HS2 Graduate scheme for our September 2025 in-take, any applicant will need to already have the on-going Right to Work in the UK, that is not time-bound in any way. Due to the nature of our organisation, HS2 are not able to sponsor any applications as we do not hold the required sponsorship license from the UK Home Office and candidates are not allowed to sponsor themselves. We appreciate the Right to Work question can be complex to understand, so if you are unsure of your Right to Work status in the UK, please email us atHS2Jobshs2.org.ukand we will be happy to advise further. Please note, to enable HS2 to comply with UK Home Office policy, your Right to Work status will be checked early in the recruitment process. Our graduate programme salaries: Salaries are currently pending pay review however please see below figures based on 2024; Outside London Birmingham: Basic £23,750 15% Flexible allowance Please note the rotational placements may vary and are subject to business requirements. About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our 'Safe at Heart' programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential.