Commissioning Lead Engineer

AA Euro Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Commissioning Lead Engineer for an Energy Recovery Facility in South East London. The role involves overseeing the commissioning of DCS systems and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have significant experience in power generation and control systems. This is a full-time position with a contract end date of 31/08/2026.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in power generation with 2-5 years as Control Room Operator.
• Experience leading Permit-to-Work processes.
• Knowledge of various bus communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full DCS integration and testing of control systems.
• Champion safety standards and compliance with project HSEQ requirements.
• Supervise shift personnel during commissioning phases.

Skills

PCS7 experience

S7-1500 PLCs

TIA Portal proficiency

English communication

Stakeholder interface abilities

Shift flexibility

Education

SSSTS certification

TUV Rheinland Functional Safety certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• INDWC