Testing & Commissioning Engineer - Electrical in City of Westminster

We are seeking experienced Electrical Test and Commissioning Engineers to support the delivery of HS2, one of Europe's largest and most complex rail infrastructure programmes. The role will be responsible for the safe planning, execution, and assurance of testing and commissioning activities for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with HS2 Technical Standards, statutory requirements, and project-specific employer's requirements.

You will be accountable for the management of all completed assurance documentation validated and processed in the proprietary document control procedure. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary commissioning team and play a critical role in supporting system integration, staged handover, and readiness for trial operations. This is a key role within the SCS MEP team in supporting the requirements of Testing and commissioning through the delivery of the MEP works. The candidate needs to have experience of large complex rail projects in a regulated environment.

You will be responsible for commissioning the following electrical systems:

• HV/LV power distribution systems including UPS
• Earthing and bonding systems in Shafts and Head Houses
• Lighting, small power, and building services
• SCADA, BMS, and control systems

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the development of Test Documentation by the suppliers and execute electrical testing and commissioning activities in line with the HS2 Commissioning Strategy.
• Confirming, before the works of the T&C specialist commence on site, that the following activities have been carried out:
• Scope of Works
• Construction drawings and specifications issued in accordance with the SCS LOD5 Design Management Plan
• Notice to Start issued to the T&C specialist
• Interface arrangements agreed with other package managers
• Completion, commissioning, and handover milestones agreed
• SHE requirements (e.g. RAMS, COSHH assessments, training records, competency cards) in place
• SHE documentation issued to any subcontractor and acknowledged
• Quality risk review completed for critical activities
• Pre-commissioning checks are complete
• Commissioning test plans approved
• Support energisation, system proving, and staged commissioning activities
• Ensure the progress of the testing commissioning of the works is in accordance with the contract, programme, budget, and client requirements
• Implementation and assurance of compliance with all relevant HS2 and/or statutory requirements with regards to Health, Safety, Environment, and Public relations within their scope of work
• Support package managers with delivery associated with the commissioning process
• Ensure that contemporaneous records of work done are maintained by the subcontractor and issued for review (or acceptance)

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in involvement of a major infrastructure project, ideally from design through to handover
• Experience in a similar level role, responsible for the delivery of testing and commissioning and systems integration activities
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict management skills
• HNC, HND or degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant commissioning experience in engineering or other similar regulated industry
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, testing standards, and commissioning processes
• Experience producing and managing commissioning documentation and handover packs

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of test and commissioning and integration on a major rail project
• Framework and alliance behaviours: persuasive, socially optimistic, democratic, adaptable
• Experience of early contractor involvement models and NEC forms of contract
• Knowledge of industry regulations for design, construction, and testing and commissioning of building services (e.g. BS 7671 and building regulations)
• Expert knowledge of products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Hands-on attitude
• Experience of a self-assurance contract environment

HS2 is working with Skanska, Costain, and STRABAG to closely monitor job applications to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. We require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so that we can monitor and improve our approach to diversity. All responses are anonymous and will not be shared with any other parties. All data will be held securely in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR and will be reported to HS2.

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting eight of the UK's ten biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services.

Contractors Skanska, Costain, and STRABAG (SCS JV) are delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks, and the construction of site compounds. You will be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Salary competitive with excellent benefits package.