Health and safety visit to Curzon Street station.
Health and safety visit to Curzon Street station.

Build the future safely – join our Health, Safety and Security team

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Safe at heart, from design to delivery

The Health, Safety and Security (HSS) team sits within HS2’s Railway Directorate. We’re the guardians of our Safe at heart approach.

We work alongside teams across the programme to:

  • care for our people
  • protect our assets
  • set new benchmarks for safety across UK infrastructure

This is more than compliance. It’s about leadership, influence and making a real difference on one of the most complex railway programmes ever built.

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Systems delivery

The HSS team supporting systems delivery plays a critical role. We make sure we comply with health and safety law and HS2 requirements through robust checks on processes and activities.

Our work includes:

  • embedding the HS2 Safe at Heart strategy across systems delivery
  • supporting Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) governance and assurance
  • monitoring incidents, health and safety performance and works information compliance
  • working with our supply chain to continuously improve outcomes

You’ll be part of a team that leads by example, challenges constructively and helps shape safer ways of working across the industry.

Current health and safety opportunities

We’re looking for passionate, experienced professionals who want to help shape the future of rail.

Current opportunities include:

  • Health, Safety and Security Manager based at London tunnels  IPT

  • Health, Safety and Security Manager based for Old Oak Common IPT

  • Health, Safety and Security Manager based for Curzon Street IPT

Apply for these opportunities

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Meet our team

Health, Safety and Security Director

Paul Wright

“I’ve worked as a health and safety practitioner for more than 20 years on some of the most prestigious mega engineering projects. I joined HS2 in June 2023 and it’s by far the most iconic and amazing engineering project I’ve worked on. It’s a great place to work, develop and grow as a health and safety practitioner.”

Head of Health, Safety and Security – Systems

John Davison

“Working at HS2 gives me the chance to lead and raise industry health and safety performance on the largest UK railway systems programme in modern history. There are new challenges at each stage, new risks to manage and a real responsibility to make a difference.”

Senior Health, Safety and Security Manager

Milena Swieboda

“What I love most about working at HS2 is the dynamic environment and the brilliant team around me. Every stage of the project is unique, offering exciting challenges and the chance to make a real difference for future generations.”

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Your career at HS2

We’re committed to helping our people thrive. From professional development and wellbeing support to flexible working and inclusive policies, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Be part of a team that puts safety at the heart of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes.

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Last updated:

3rd Feb 2026