Testing & Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

We are currently recruiting for 2no. Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineers to join our Completions & Transitions team here at SCS Railways.

About the role:

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 is 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

Role Responsibility

• 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; note - the day to day management of the deliverables below are overseen by the Delivery Manager but the T&C Manager, or delegate, is the overseer:
• 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 been agreed with other package managers.
• Completion / commissioning / handover milestones have been agreed.
• SHE requirements eg RAMS, COSHH assessments, training records, competency cards, etc in place.
• SHE documentation issued to any subcontractor and acknowledged.
• Quality risk review has been 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 are in accordance with the contract, programme, budget and client requirements.
• Implementation and assure 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 commissioning process.
• Ensure that contemporaneous records of work done are maintained by the Subcontractor and issued for review (or acceptance).

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• 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 / 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:

• 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.

About the Company

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 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is 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'll 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). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

• To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.