Commissioning Lead – Electrical

Euro Executive Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commissioning Lead Engineer for a new Energy Recovery Facility in South East London. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience in energy recovery, particularly with PCS7 and S7-1500 PLCs. Responsibilities include delivering the control system and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role offers a contract until 31/08/2026 with potential for further assignments in a pivotal engineering position.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in power generation with 2-5 years as Control Room Operator on large-scale plants.
• SSSTS certification and experience leading Permit-to-Work processes are required.
• EfW & Renewable Gas process knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete DCS scope including PCS7, S7-1500 PLCs, and TIA Portal.
• Champion safety standards and ensure compliance with project HSEQ requirements.
• Independently operate critical systems during commissioning phases.

Skills

Proven PCS7 experience

S7-1500 PLCs proficiency

TIA Portal proficiency

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Education

TUV Rheinland Functional Safety certification

Tools

Various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC UA)

Job description

Job Description

AA Euro Group are currently seeking a Commissioning Lead Engineer to join our clients team delivering a new Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), located in South East London. Prior experience working on Energy Recovery (Energy from Waste) facilities is essential.

• Delivering the DCS (Distributed Control System) full scope, covering the full integration, testing, and handover of the control and automation system that operates the plant.
• Champion safety standards across teams and ensure full compliance with project HSEQ requirements
• Deliver complete DCS scope including PCS7, S7-1500 PLCs, and TIA Portal on large-scale EfW plants
• Independently operate critical systems and supervise shift personnel during commissioning phases
• Execute hands-on training for client personnel and optimise processes with commissioning teams
• Interface with stakeholders, maintain shift logs, and ensure works meet contract specifications

Qualifications

• Proven PCS7 experience with formal training, plus S7-1500 PLCs and TIA Portal proficiency
• EfW Experience: 5-10 years in power generation with 2-5 years as Control Room Operator on large-scale plants
• SSSTS certification, valid SCC, and experience leading Permit-to-Work processes
• EfW & Renewable Gas process knowledge (how a plant works from start to finish)
• TUV Rheinland Functional Safety certification is preferred
• Good knowledge of IT and various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC UA)
• Excellent English, shift flexibility, supervisory experience, and strong stakeholder interface abilities

Additional Information

• Start Date – ASAP
• Contract End – 31/08/2026 (further assignments possible)
• Shifts / Hours Mon-Fri 10hr/day