Senior MEP Testing, Commissioning & Handover Lead

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. is seeking an experienced commissioning lead for the Midlands-based high‑speed railway project.

The role will focus on developing and delivering commissioning strategies for complex MEP systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, compliant testing and handover to operations. You will coordinate pre‑commissioning through operational readiness, working with civil, rail, and architectural interfaces, and manage documentation, risk and schedules to achieve timely asset

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Significant experience leading MEP testing, commissioning and handover on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, safety and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans and procedures for MEP systems.
• Lead commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical and public health installations.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, system testing and operational readiness.
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities comply with project requirements and safety standards.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, method statements and schedules.
• Manage completion, inspection and test records to meet acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate specialist contractors and suppliers during testing and commissioning phases.
• Monitor progress against milestones and develop recovery plans when needed.
• Support fault identification, troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Job description

HS2 Ltd. is seeking an experienced commissioning lead for the Midlands-based high‑speed railway project.

The role will focus on developing and delivering commissioning strategies for complex MEP systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, compliant testing and handover to operations. You will coordinate pre‑commissioning through operational readiness, working with civil, rail, and architectural interfaces, and manage documentation, risk and schedules to achieve timely asset