MEP Quality Assurance Engineer

Overview

Location:
North Acton, United Kingdom
Contact type:
Permanent
Job category:
Shafts & Headhouses
Closing date:
31.01.2026
Job reference:
scsrail/TP/19825/3730

Job introduction

The MEP Asset Quality Inspector/Engineer is responsible for managing the independent site inspections and surveillances, leasing with the Client where there are hold points in the relevant ITP’s, ensuring the documentation is being produced on time, Non-Conformances are raised in a timely manner, reviewing documentation and supporting the MEP Asset Delivery Manager and the Testing & Commission Manager. Providing assurance to both the SCSJV Management and the Client that the Delivery Team and the supply chain are delivering the Works in accordance with the Works Information and the design requirements.

This role is essential to ensure all inspections are correctly documented & collated in preparation for the Assets transition from Delivery to Testing & Commissioning, ensuring an efficient process to handover to the Client

The role will be Asset based and the MEP Asset Quality Inspector/Engineer will report directly to the MEP Asset Delivery Manager, progressively handing over to the Testing & Commissioning Team.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role responsibility

Be proactive in preventing substandard Works being produced by coaching and providing training.
Ensure that quality management is given the highest priority in delivery in the delivery of their works to achieve right first time.
Communicate with delivery team and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of quality assurance requirements.
Check the works during progress and on completion to ensure that it has been constructed in line with the Work Information.
Communicate to the MEP Asset Delivery Manager & Asset Design Engineers any non-conformances.
Ensure that inspection and tests are carried out in line with the inspection and test plans, Safe System of work for the controlling the works and that all necessary documentation is produced as prescribed by the SWI in a timely manner.
Ensure the delivery team notifies HS2 and or the Supervisor of any intervention points.
In addition to the above discipline role, the Quality Inspectors must carry out his/her duties in accordance with the SCSJV Core Values. Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

The ideal candidate

Experience within MEP quality related role on a major infrastructure project.
Has an MEP trade background.
Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SharePoint).
Competent with Electronic based Snagging programmes e.g. BIM360, SnagR
Relevant CSCS Card.
On-site training in Quality.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems is desired

Location

SCS Jv Railways
North Acton
NW106AG
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.
We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact.

Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.
We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams.

We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.
Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

Hiring Process

1

Your application is received and shortlisting takes place
2

If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review
3

We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team
4

If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company
5

Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins
6

Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV