HS2 welcomes students for summer placement scheme

HS2 has welcomed 32 university students as part of an eight-week summer placement programme. 

The scheme provides work experience in specialist subject areas and is being delivered by Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV), HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands. 

Now in its third year, the 2024 programme includes a series of placement opportunities at BBV construction sites and offices across south Staffordshire, Birmingham and Warwickshire. 

Places have been secured by undergraduate students who live or study in the West Midlands. 

Candidates are currently studying a broad range of subjects, including civil engineering, quantity surveying, design engineering, finance, IT and environmental sustainability. 

Julie Venn-Morton, HS2’s senior legacy manager for the region, said: “At HS2, we’re committed to upskilling Britain by creating new jobs and boosting career prospects for people right across the country, including here in the West Midlands.  

“For these students, a summer job working on HS2 is a perfect opportunity to earn while being part of a world-leading infrastructure project. We are thrilled to welcome them all and look forward to hearing about their experience at the end of programme.”

Naomi Bates, skills, education and employment business partner at BBV, added: “This paid programme is now in its third year and has been extremely successful in supporting university students either living or studying locally. 

“It’s a great pathway for students who want to progress onto graduate programmes with Balfour Beatty and Vinci, once they’ve completed their studies.”