Commissioning Manager - Energy from Waste

-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovation leader in waste management is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning of Energy from Waste plants. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with large-scale EPC projects in energy from waste or biomass plants. Responsibilities include managing documentation, schedules, and budgets while also supervising personnel. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme, accommodation allowance, life assurance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution

Accommodation allowance

Life assurance 4x salary

Private medical and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in large-scale energy from waste or Biomass plants.
• Experience at Commissioning Manager level.
• Familiarity with large-scale EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project documentation and commissioning activities.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, costs, and safety.
• Supervise commissioning staff and customer training.
• Act as main on-site contact for the customer.
• Ensure completion of QA/QC and handover documentation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Negotiation skills

Fluent English

Education

SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH Equivalent Managers Qualification

Valid SCC training certificate

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste‑to‑X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless – waste – into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

Kanadevia Inova has a number of vacancies for Commissioning Managers at various Kanadevia Inova locations in the UK. Because the Commissioning Managers are commissioning our Energy from Waste plants, you will need to have Energy from Waste (EFW) experience with large‑scale EPC projects, or Biomass with grate systems experience could also be considered, provided you have large‑scale EPC level experience on grate systems.

Please note that the following is indicative, not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed;

• Manage Documentation and Commissioning: Oversee project documentation and commissioning activities, ensuring customer specifications are met.
• Control Schedule, Budget, and Safety: Ensure adherence to schedules, costs, and safety, while managing risks and deviations.
• Supervise Personnel and Training: Supervise commissioning staff and customer training.
• Customer Liaison: Act as the main contact for the customer on‑site, ensuring safe operations.
• QA/QC and Handover: Ensure completion of QA/QC and handover documentation before project takeover.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in large-scale energy from waste plant or Biomass with grate plants at Commissioning Manager level
• SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH Equivalent Managers Qualification
• Valid SCC training certificate (Safety Certification for Contractors)
• Strong leadership skills, strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities and negotiation skills
• Business fluent in English, other foreign languages an advantage

We offer

• Competitive salary plus benefits including:
• Pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Accommodation allowance provided qualification criteria is met to work near our sites around the UK.
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Private medical insurance and separate private dental insurance
• Personal and professional development opportunities in a global green‑tech company

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