Working with us

Whatever your experience or expertise, HS2 is an outstanding place to start or develop your career.

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Our application process is simple, but robust and effective. It gives you insight into HS2, while giving us the information we need to ensure you’re right for the role.

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Business
Our business careers are all about teamwork. Can you get companies, the government and the public to work together?
Engineering
Maybe you’re a problem solver? Our engineers need the confidence of an inventor, plus technical talent to make their ideas work.
Technology
We’ll use next-generation systems to plan, create and run the railway. It all adds up to an amazing passenger experience.
Construction
From surveys through to finishing touches, our project comes with big opportunities. If you’ve got the skills, we've got the kit...

Railway systems
The heart of the project: they’re the key to faster journeys and better connections. The NCHSR can help you develop the skills you'll need.
Design
Not just how it looks, but how it works. Use your style and invention to create an instant classic that millions of people will love.
Environment
Passion for ecology? You could restore natural habitats. Or, as an archaeologist, you could investigate, discover and preserve our heritage.