Mark Worthington reappointed as independent HS2 Construction Commissioner

The HS2 Construction Commissioner has been reappointed and will continue to investigate unresolved disputes and provide independent advice on making a complaint.

Mark Worthington has been reappointed as independent HS2 Construction Commissioner for a further 3 years.

Mark will continue to independently investigate matters that have not reached a satisfactory conclusion through HS2 Ltd’s complaints process. He will also provide independent, impartial decisions as well as advice on how to make a complaint and will continue to build relationships across industry and community groups, local authorities, HS2 Ltd and contractors.

Mr Worthington’s main functions include:

• ensuring that people affected by HS2 know who the Construction Commissioner is and what they do
• mediating in unresolved disputes between HS2 Ltd and individuals or bodies, including claims under the small claims scheme
• monitoring complaints and providing reports marking trends and providing advice on how to reduce the instance of complaints where possible
• developing and maintaining good relationships with members of the public, community and industry groups, local authorities, HS2 Ltd, contractors and businesses

Awarded an OBE in 2005 and knighted in 2014, Sir Mark has more than 20 years of experience working with government – including as Baroness Thatcher’s private secretary from 1992 to 2013 and director of her private office – and has served as the Director of the Margaret Thatcher Foundation.

Photo credit: HS2 Ltd

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