Head of Engineering - HS2

Head of Engineering
Birmingham
Contract or Permanent 
Based in the office 4 days a week

The People Group is looking to recruit a Head of Engineering from a main contractor background to work on HS2 for the Main joint Venture.

This is a critical leadership role where you will drive technical excellence, support major infrastructure projects, and mentor the next generation of engineers. As the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for building and managing our Engineering team, developing our in-house design capabilities, and ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will play a key role in supporting project delivery, assuring design quality, enhancing company processes, and driving innovation across the engineering operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Engineering team.
• Establish and grow our clients’ design capabilities.
• Ensure engineering works comply with HSE regulations and standards.
• develop and maintain engineering governance, processes, and assurance aligned with HS2, DfT, and industry standards
• Support business growth through technical input into tenders and client relationships.
• Oversee the development, coordination, and approval of engineering designs across all project stages.
• Ensure robust peer-review and audit processes for project compliance and learning.
• Support accident investigations and oversee project safety from a technical perspective.
• Champion continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and CPD across the company.

To be successful in this position, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Shall preferably be a Chartered Engineer (preferably MICE), and have a relevant engineering degree (BSc/BEng or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience working within the rail sector in an Engineering Manager role.
• Ability to manage teams in a multi-disciplinary environment