High-speed rail project HS2 has launched the hunt for its next round of apprentices.

Forty roles are up for grabs as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week 2025.

More than 1,800 people have already secured an apprenticeship on the project, with a total of 31,000 people now working on the programme.

Sixteen apprenticeship roles are available in project management and quantity surveying and a further 24 in the supply chain.

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Roles will be based across offices and sites in Birmingham, Milton Keynes and London.

Head of people development Karen Davis said: "Apprenticeships are an important part of our business, providing both entry-level roles for people just starting out in their careers and opportunities to upskill for those already working in our industry.

"As we mark National Apprenticeship Week, we're pleased to open up recruitment for our 2025 apprenticeships and start the search for the leaders of tomorrow."

Rail Minister Lord Hendy said: "These apprentices won't just be gaining invaluable experience that will set them up for life but they will also be helping to build the railways of the future, creating jobs and supporting growth up and down the country.

"From personal experience, I know how rewarding a career in the transport industry is.

"I encourage anyone looking for a new challenge in an exciting and fast-paced sector to consider an apprenticeship with HS2."

HS2 said it had a commitment to create 2,000 apprenticeships during the lifecycle of the project which is building a new high-speed rail line between London, Solihull and Birmingham.