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Lead Data Architect
Hs2 (High Speed Two) Ltd
Developing and implementing enterprise-wide data architecture policies and practices.
16d ago
£54,878 - £64,562
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Architecture
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Track and Overhead Catenary System
Tunnel and Open Route Mechanical & Electrical Fit out and ventilation
HV Power Distribution
Telecommunications
Command Control Signalling & Traffic Management
Network Integrated Control Centre Building
Depot Construction
Railway Systems
Role
What you would be doing
data modelling
data architecture
information assurance
database design
data management
solution architecture
- Own and manage the corporate data model and data catalogue, defining standards for data used in modelling and design.
- Establish and manage the Data Architecture practice and capabilities across HS2, leading knowledge sharing and skills development efforts and driving consistency across HS2.
- Information assurance. Protecting against and managing risks related to the use, storage and transmission of data and information systems.
- Oversee master data and data stores, developing information management plans and strategies.
- Lead definition and continued maturity of Data Architecture frameworks which aligns to wider enterprise-wide architecture.
- Provide assurance to data modelling elements of all IT developments (internal and supplier led), ensuring they comply with wider corporate policies on data management.
- Manage relationships between data architecture and other architectural functions to ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with appropriate architectural frameworks.
- Database design. Specifying, designing, and maintaining mechanisms for storing and accessing data
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide data architecture policies, patterns, processes, and guardrails to embed the strategic application of change to ensure effective use of HS2’s data.
- Information management. Planning, implementing, and controlling the full life cycle management of digitally organised information and records.
- Data modelling and design. Developing models and diagrams to represent and communicate data requirements and data assets.
- Solution architecture. Providing data-related input to the development of a multi-dimensional solution architecture to deliver agreed business outcomes.
- Oversee the development and implementation of appropriate design guardrails, standards, and policies, balancing functional and non-functional requirements, and managing associated risks that guide delivery of HS2 systems.
- Data management. Developing and implementing plans, policies, and practices that control, protect and optimise the value of data assets.
What you bring
mentorship
data modeling
data architecture
data dictionaries
analytics practices
needs analysis
- Experience providing oversight and advice to other data architects who are designing and producing data artefacts.
- Experience designing data models and metadata systems.
- Knowledge of data systems and architectures, understanding best methods to manage and maintain data.
- Experience designing and supporting the management of data dictionaries.
- Knowledge of data models, metadata, and data dictionaries.
- Knowledge of advanced analytics practices and methodologies.
- Knowledge of digital information technology, trends, and the opportunities they present.
- Experience interpreting an organisation’s needs.
- Knowledge of multiple data modelling and design tools and techniques.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- hs2 ltd does not hold a sponsorship license from the home office
- right to work validation prior to the interview stage
- employment references
- dbs
- financial and education checks
Company
Overview
- Transforming the UK’s rail network with the vision of connecting cities through high-speed rail.
- Aiming to increase capacity, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic growth across the country.
- Construction is underway for the first phase, connecting London to the West Midlands, with additional phases planned to reach further northern cities.
- Focusing on advanced infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to deliver a future-proof transportation system.
- Expected to provide significant job opportunities and create thousands of skilled roles in construction and engineering.
- High-speed rail line will reduce travel times, making travel between major cities faster, greener, and more reliable.
- Ambition is to deliver a world-class rail experience while supporting sustainability with energy-efficient technologies.
- Represents one of Europe’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects, pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.
- Ensuring value for money: manage corporate costs efficiently, bear down on programme costs while protecting strategic goals
- Respecting communities: be good neighbours; community engagement drives thinking, actions and decisions
- Championing teamwork and collaboration: promote a ‘one team’ approach with positive relationships between HS2, suppliers and government
- Creating a positive legacy for Britain: bring country closer together, boost economy, and improve lives of this and future generations
- Integrity: act fairly, transparently and consistently; use powers wisely and do the right thing even in difficult circumstances
- Leadership: use innovation and challenge to lead by example; set new standards for mega‑projects
- Respect: understand others, recognise their value, listen, explain decisions clearly, work flexibly
- Safety: make safety first consideration; care for workforce, passengers and public, speak up if something is unsafe
2700 Tonnes CO2
Steel Reduction Savings
Reducing steel usage saved over 2,700 tonnes of CO2 and £7 million in costs.
87000 tCO2
Curzon Street Carbon Reduction
A 55% reduction in carbon emissions achieved at Birmingham Curzon Street station design.
7M Trees
Green Corridor Planting
Planting 7 million trees and shrubs to enhance biodiversity alongside the railway.
10M Tonnes
Aggregate Transported
Transporting 10 million tonnes via 15,000 trains, reducing lorry journeys and emissions.
- Target to be a net-zero carbon railway by 2035
- All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy
- Corporate net-zero for business activities from 2025
- All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy from day one of operation
- PAS 2080 accreditation for whole-life carbon management
- 50% reduction in carbon emissions from steel and concrete by 2030
- Use of electric zero-emission machinery and solar & hydrogen welfare cabins
- Curzon Street station uses solar panels and ground-source heat pumps
90% Response Rate
Diverse employee engagement surveys
Bi-annual staff surveys achieved a notable 90% response rate from diverse groups, compared to an overall 84%. Results indicated increased feelings of respect and well-being among participants.
56 Nationalities
Multicultural workforce representation
The company employs individuals from 56 different nationalities, creating a vibrant and inclusive multicultural environment across global projects.
- Respect Campaign led ‘Banter in the Office’ toolbox talks to clarify acceptable vs inappropriate language, delivered to over 2,000 colleagues
- Reverse mentoring programme launched Sep 2022: senior leaders mentored by junior employees from under‑represented groups to inform strategy and reduce bias
- Reverse mentoring feedback: "valuable outlet… share experiences as minorities" leading to real changes in company strategy, targeting undesirable behaviours
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