U&A Lead

HS2 Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure provider is looking for a compliance manager based in Birmingham to oversee adherence to HS2 project standards. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong skills in compliance management. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, managing compliance documentation, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values flexible working options, supporting professional growth and inclusion in a vibrant working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Experience in managing compliance within complex environments.
• Strong background in major construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HS2 standards and project requirements.
• Manage Commitments Requirements Specification (CRS) baseline.
• Review and manage evidence of compliance.

Skills

Compliance management

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical capabilities

Organizational skills

Education

Degree-qualified

Professionally accredited

Tools

EDMS

GIS

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location

Based at Fort Dunlop – this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely compliance with HS2 standards and BBV project requirements, actively promoting and supporting adherence to company and client safety standards.
• Managing the Commitments Requirements Specification (CRS) baseline, supporting U&A audits, and contributing to long-term compliance planning, back-office development, and digital transformation.
• Reviewing, collating, managing, and submitting evidence of U&A compliance for upload to Eb and submission to HS2, while providing upward reporting to the U&A Business Manager.
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with HS2, petitioners, stakeholders, third-party contractors, and internal teams to gather evidence, manage escalation of issues, and share good practice.
• Supporting project integration through effective data management, risk assessment and mitigation, delivery of compliance performance targets, and consistently demonstrating BBV behaviours
• Degree-qualified and/or professionally accredited, with a proactive, positive approach and a strong ability to deliver to deadlines.
• Strong experience managing compliance within complex environments and major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in approved working practices and IT systems, including EDMS and GIS, with well-developed organisational and analytical capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements, including experience with auditing and adherence to formal legal procedures.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.