Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP)

Astute's Power team is partnering with leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) on a short-term contract basis for its site in Leeds with an immediate start.

The Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP - Balance of Plant) role comes with a day rate of between 600- 700 per day (Outside IR35).

Key skills

• 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.
• Must have EFW (Energy from Waste/Waste to Energy) experience

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) role

• Leeds
• Immediate Start
• 2 months minimum
• 600 - 700 per day (Outside IR35)

INDPOW

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