Energy-from-Waste Plant Operations Leader

Kanadevia Inova; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental

International opportunities

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova seeks an experienced O&M Plant Manager to lead the Energy from Waste facility in Slough, Berkshire. This senior role has full accountability for plant performance, safety, compliance, and team management, ensuring efficient operations in line with environmental permits and HSE standards.

You will lead multiple plant departments, drive cost optimization, and manage P&L while engaging with regulatory bodies and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience within Energy-from-Waste, power generation, or similar process industries.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and strong decision-making /problem-solving skills in complex operational environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant departments through the site leadership team, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Oversee plant performance, including monitoring systems, identifying improvements, and delivering against financial and contractual targets.
• Manage plant budgets (P&L), control expenditures, and drive continuous cost optimisation and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits (PPC), HSE regulations, and all contractual obligations.
• Act as the primary interface with regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and external agencies, with overall responsibility for site operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure robust HSE monitoring, reporting, and compliance with legal and permit requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kanadevia Inova seeks an experienced O&M Plant Manager to lead the Energy from Waste facility in Slough, Berkshire. This senior role has full accountability for plant performance, safety, compliance, and team management, ensuring efficient operations in line with environmental permits and HSE standards.

You will lead multiple plant departments, drive cost optimization, and manage P&L while engaging with regulatory bodies and external agencies.