NEC Supervisor / Project Engineer – HS2 (Major Civils) Salary: £60,000 – £65,140 12% Pension Healthcare 25 days holiday Progression: Senior Project Engineer £80k – £86k package Location: Bicester-based, covering a 25km stretch from Southam to Greatworth (Hybrid: 3 days site/office, rest from home) The Opportunity Join the client organisation (HS2) on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes — a £4bn Main Works Civils contract (EKFB JV: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, Bam) delivering 80km of viaducts, earthworks, bridges, green tunnels, and associated civils. This is a construction-focused role, ideal for civil engineers with major infrastructure experience who want to step into a client-side position. You don’t need prior NEC Supervisor experience — full training will be provided. The Role Reporting to a Senior Project Engineer, you will act as HS2’s representative on site, ensuring the works are delivered to the required standards. Key Responsibilities: * Monitor the quality of site works, witness tests/inspections, and ensure compliance with Works Information. * Provide technical assurance that construction meets HS2’s standards, sponsor requirements, and policies. * Act as the client’s “eyes and ears” on site — proactively challenging and collaborating with the contractor where required. * Build effective working relationships with the contractor and wider delivery teams. * Identify and resolve issues early to maintain programme certainty. Project Context This is one of the largest packages on HS2, with works including: * Green tunnels, RC underground structures, and viaducts * Bridges, retaining walls, road diversions, and highway realignment * Earthworks, culverts, drainage, and landscape planting You’ll gain exposure to complex heavy civils delivery across multiple disciplines, making this role ideal for engineers seeking broad career development. Progression & Career Path With works running through 2028 on this section and a wider HS2 pipeline extending to 2034, there are outstanding opportunities to progress to Senior Project Engineer (£80k–86k) and beyond — across civils, stations, and rail systems. Candidate Profile We’re looking for a qualified Civil Engineer with major infrastructure experience and strong on-site delivery exposure. Essential: ✔️ Background in heavy civils – highways, bridges, structures, earthworks, tunnelling, airports, nuclear, or similar. ✔️ On-site construction delivery experience (client, consultant, or Tier 1 contractor). ✔️ Strong grasp of CDM regulations and constructability. ✔️ Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills. ✔️ Eye for quality assurance and detail. Open to candidates from roles such as: * Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer * Sub Agent / Agent * Design Manager / Engineering Assurance Manager * NEC Supervisor Why Apply? This role gives you the chance to: * Work on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. * Gain client-side experience without prior NEC Supervisor background (training provided). * Secure a clear pathway to Senior Project Engineer within HS2’s long-term pipeline. * Work in a collaborative, co-located client-contractor environment where you can directly influence delivery. Apply now to join HS2’s client team and help deliver a once-in-a-generation programme shaping the future of UK infrastructure