Commissioning Managers - Energy from Waste

Kanadevia Inova is hiring Commissioning Managers for Energy-from-Waste projects across multiple UK locations. Candidates must have senior-level experience in commissioning large-scale Waste-to-Energy plants, specifically with grate-firing technology. The role involves leading the commissioning process, managing teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and reporting progress. Essential qualifications include experience in full-plant commissioning and strong knowledge of related systems.
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


Commissioning Managers – Energy from Waste (EfW)


Multiple UK Locations


Kanadevia Inova is recruiting Commissioning Managers for several major Energy-from-Waste (EfW) projects across the UK.


These roles are open only to senior-level Commissioning Managers with proven experience acting as Overall or EPC Commissioning Manager on large-scale (>£500m) Waste-to-Energy plants using grate-firing technology.


Because these positions are responsible for the commissioning of complete EfW power plants, candidates must have hands-on commissioning experience within EfW EPC projects at whole-plant level. These are not package or subsystem roles — we are seeking professionals who have led the end-to-end commissioning of full EfW facilities in complex EPC environments.


The Role


As Commissioning Manager, you will lead the safe and structured commissioning of large EfW facilities from mechanical completion through to performance testing and handover.




Lead the full EPC commissioning programme for EfW power plants



Manage commissioning teams, contractors and OEMs across all systems



Deliver plant start-up, testing, performance and handover to operations



Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, contractual and regulatory requirements



Report commissioning progress, risks and performance to project leadership



These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the role and are not an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may vary depending on project and business requirements.



Qualifications


Essential Experience



Proven experience as Overall or EPC Commissioning Manager on EfW projects
Delivery of grate-fired Waste-to-Energy plants at full-plant level
Experience on large-scale EPC projects (£500m+)
Strong knowledge of boiler, flue gas, turbine, balance-of-plant and control systems
Track record of leading commissioning safely in complex environments

Desirable Experience



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





Additional Information


What We Offer




A competitive UK salary with discretionary performance-related bonus



Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution



Life assurance at 4x annual salary



Private medical insurance and separate private dental cover



24 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to five additional days per year



Income protection insurance providing up to 75% of salary



Why Join Kanadevia Inova?




Be part of a leading global clean-energy and Energy-from-Waste business delivering major UK infrastructure



Work on some of the largest and most technically complex EfW EPC projects in the UK



Join a company with a strong safety, quality and engineering-led culture



Benefit from a stable UK platform backed by a global engineering group



Access long-term career development and international opportunities




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