Commissioning Lead Engineer (DCS) Distributed Control System

We are hiring a Commissioning Lead Engineer for our Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), located in Belvedere, South East London. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK and you MUST have Energy from Waste (EfW) experience to be considered for this position.

Delivering the DCS (Distributed Control System) full scope, covering the full integration, testing, and handover of the control and automation system that operates the plant.

• Champion safety standards across teams and ensure full compliance with project HSEQ requirements
• Deliver complete DCS scope including PCS7, S7-1500 PLCs, and TIA Portal on large-scale EfW plants
• Independently operate critical systems and supervise shift personnel during commissioning phases
• Execute hands-on training for client personnel and optimise processes with commissioning teams
• Interface with stakeholders, maintain shift logs, and ensure works meet contract specifications

The role will start at our Riverside 2 site in Belvedere, with a planned move to the Renewable Gas Commissioning team.

Qualifications

• Proven PCS7 experience with formal training, plus S7-1500 PLCs and TIA Portal proficiency
• EfW Experience: 5-10 years in power generation with 2-5 years as Control Room Operator on large-scale plants
• SSSTS certification, valid SCC, and experience leading Permit-to-Work processes
• EfW & Renewable Gas process knowledge (how a plant works from start to finish)
• TUV Rheinland Functional Safety certification is preferred
• Good knowledge of IT and various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC UA)
• Excellent English, shift flexibility, supervisory experience, and strong stakeholder interface abilities

Additional Information

• Start Date - ASAP
• Contract End - 31/08/2026 (further assignments possible)
• Shifts / Hours – Mon-Fri 10hr/day
• Day Rate - circa £600-650 negot.

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

Company

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. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology, turning waste into energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond. Find out more at www.kanadevia-inova.com.