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:
o Compressors and dryers
o Conveying systems (belt and pneumatic)
o Weighbridges
o Water systems (treatment, cooling, distribution)
o 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:
o Compressors and dryers
o Conveying systems (belt and pneumatic)
o Weighbridges
o Water systems (treatment, cooling, distribution)
o Waste crane operations (preferred)
* Excellent leadership communication and coordination skills with internal teams, subcontractors and external authorities.
* Strong documentation reporting and problem‑solving abilities.
Additional Information
This is a contractor role for an experienced commissioning professional with EfW expertise and technical capability, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and on‑time results.
The potential for further contracts depends on the needs of the business but is not guaranteed.
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
Remote Work: No
Employment Type: Contract
Key Skills
* Robotics
* Continuous Improvement
* Food Industry
* Root cause Analysis
* Industrial Engineering
* Packaging
* Wastewater
* CMMS
* Maintenance
* Project Engineering
* Hydraulics
* Programmable Logic Controllers
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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