We spoke to Zainab Vaid, Temporary Works Design Engineering Apprentice with Costain Can you describe your role in a few words? I prepare and assist in the design of temporary works for Area East of the HS2 South project, working with designers and Temporary Works Coordinators. What were you doing Read more…
We spoke to Tim Jarvis, Apprentice Project Manager with Keltbray Can you describe your role in a few words? I am responsible for leading rail construction projects of various sizes. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was working in the field of project management, but I have Read more…
We spoke to James Bloor, Trainee Project Controls Coordinator with Keltbray Can you describe your role in a few words? My role involves monitoring the project and identifying any challenges or risks to the project budget and schedule. I use P6 Programmes, which is a planning tool that helps keep Read more…
We spoke to Heather Fisher, a Digital Apprentice with SYSTRA Ltd Can you describe your role in a few words? My role sits within the rivers and environmental team as a digital apprentice, working on design and BIM content. BIM, or Building Information Modelling, is a process for creating and Read more…
We spoke to Hamza Mansoor, an Apprentice Engineer with the Integrated Project Team at SCS Railways
Can you describe your role in a few words?
I am part of the site team planning, organising and supervising a section of the HS2 construction project.
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We spoke to Gi-Ho Cheung, a Business Admin Apprentice with Strabag Can you describe your role in a few words? I am currently working with SCS Railways, which is a joint venture made up of Skanska, Costain and Strabag delivering on the HS2 Area Central sites. I provide project support Read more…
The High Speed Rail Group hosted its first annual High Speed Rail Apprentice Networking Event (HSRAN) recently at the Align JV South Portal site. Made up of talks, panel discussions and a range of activities, apprentices and graduates from our network were provided with the opportunity to meet and network Read more…
The High Speed Rail Group is made up of companies with relevant experience and an interest in the successful delivery of high speed rail in Britain. Our objective is to promote the economic, social and environmental benefits of a high speed rail network in the UK, and we continue to make Read more…
We spoke to Jessica Miles, a Resources Apprentice with the Align joint venture Can you describe your role in a few words? I work alongside the Human Resources Team, providing information, admin support and taking responsibility for the management of the recruitment database. What were you doing prior to your Read more…
Our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network is made up of apprentices and graduates from across the HS2 project and its contractors, and the wider HSR and rail industry. The network provides the opportunity for networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. The network’s Podcast series – High Speed Tales Read more…