Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP)

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Energy from Waste is seeking a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) for a short-term contract in Leeds. The role offers a day rate of £600-£700 and requires immediate availability. Key responsibilities include ensuring health and safety compliance, overseeing commissioning activities, and coordinating with various teams. Candidates must possess extensive experience in Energy from Waste and BOP equipment management.

Qualifications

• Must have experience overseeing HSEQ compliance during commissioning.
• Proven track record in Energy from Waste projects.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSEQ compliance during commissioning activities.
• Review and implement HSEQ requirements on site.
• Oversee commissioning execution aligned with project standards.
• Coordinate with teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Skills

HSEQ compliance

Health and Safety management

Balance of Plant (BOP) experience

Energy from Waste experience

Team coordination

Documentation and reporting

Job description

Job Description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) on a short-term contract basis for its site in Leeds with an immediate start.

The Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP - Balance of Plant) role comes with a day rate of between £600-£700 per day (Outside IR35).

Key skills:

• 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.
• Must have EFW (Energy from Waste/Waste to Energy) experience.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) role:

• Leeds
• Immediate Start
• 2 months minimum
• £600 - £700 per day (Outside IR35)

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.