Commissioning Manager - Tilbury

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.

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 is recruiting a Commissioning Manager for our Thameside Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) located in Tilbury, Essex.

We are hiring ahead of the December 2026 requirement, in order to allow sufficient time for training by our existing Commissioning Managers on KVI processes and systems.

We are also looking for more Commissioning Managers across our other Energy from Waste (EfW)
sites, therefore, please apply stating which location(s) you are interested in on your application cover note.

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

• 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
• 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.