Engineers from the companies will be integrated within HS2 to provide engineering and construction management support, as well as assistance with preparations for the procurement of the main civil engineering contracts.
The ten-year contract covers the whole of Phase One construction, with the team focusing on a number of key functions, including:
- Supporting preparation for, and procurement of, the main civils contracts and subsequent work packages, including stations and railway systems
- Managing support of the design stage and construction stages of the works
- Providing project engineering and construction management
- Providing technical assurance of design
Jim Crawford, HS2 managing director for construction said: "Today’s contract award marks an important milestone as we continue to move towards the start of construction in 2017. It is vital that we constantly challenge our suppliers to ensure we deliver long-term value for money for the taxpayer as well as a world-class railway for all our passengers, stakeholders and communities along the line."
