Commissioning Lead Engineer – Balance of Plant (BOP)

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..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

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:
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Compressors and dryers
• Conveying systems (belt and pneumatic)
• Weighbridges
• Water systems (treatment, cooling, distribution)
• Waste crane operations (preferred)

Additional Information

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

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

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