Commissioning Lead Engineer – Balance of Plant (BOP)

Kanadevia Inova; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Leeds is seeking a Commissioning Lead Engineer to drive the successful commissioning of Balance of Plant systems on an Energy-from-Waste project. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, strong commissioning experience, and exceptional leadership skills. This contractor role requires a commitment to safety and quality outcomes. The position is not remote and offers potential for further contracts depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading commissioning activities within Energy-from-Waste or comparable projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ practices and experience working under RAMS.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with teams, subcontractors, and authorities for safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain documentation and deliver progress reports.

Skills

Robotics

Continuous Improvement

Industrial Engineering

Root cause Analysis

Project Engineering

Hydraulics

Programmable Logic Controllers

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related)

Job description

We are seeking a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) to oversee and drive the successful commissioning of Balance of Plant systems (BOP) on our Energy-from-Waste (EfW) project at Skelton Grange Leeds.

Site: Skelton Grange

Role: Commissioning Lead Engineer

Start Date: 06 / 10 / 2025 ideally

End Date: 30 / 11 / 2025

Type: Contractor Agency

• You must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during all commissioning activities, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams.
• Review and implement HSEQ requirements ensuring practices follow RAMS and site standards.
• Oversee commissioning execution in line with contracts schedules budgets and approved standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors and external authorities to achieve safe, timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, deliver regular progress reports and capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Specific commissioning responsibilities on Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment including:
  • Compressors and dryers
  • Conveying systems (belt and pneumatic)
  • Weighbridges
  • Water systems (treatment, cooling, distribution)
  • Waste crane operations (preferred)

Please note: this list of duties is non-exhaustive. The full scope of the role will be explained in detail during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline).
• Proven experience leading commissioning activities within Energy-from-Waste (EfW) or comparable power/industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ practices and experience working under RAMS and site safety standards.
• Hands‑on commissioning knowledge of Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment including:
  • Compressors and dryers
  • Conveying systems (belt and pneumatic)
  • Weighbridges
  • Water systems (treatment, cooling, distribution)
  • Waste crane operations (preferred)
• Excellent leadership communication and coordination skills with internal teams, subcontractors and external authorities.
• Strong documentation reporting and problem‑solving abilities.

Additional Information

This is a contractor role for an experienced commissioning professional with EfW expertise and technical capability, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and on‑time results.

The potential for further contracts depends on the needs of the business but is not guaranteed.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Contract

Key Skills

• Robotics
• Continuous Improvement
• Food Industry
• Root cause Analysis
• Industrial Engineering
• Packaging
• Wastewater
• CMMS
• Maintenance
• Project Engineering
• Hydraulics
• Programmable Logic Controllers

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1