Commissioning Lead Engineer

Commissioning Lead Engineer - Ellesmere Port

Site:
Protos Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), near Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

Role:
Commissioning Lead Engineer on a fixed‑term (12 months) project, with potential for further work on future projects.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term position.

• Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during commissioning, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams.
• Review and implement HSEQ requirements in commissioning, ensuring safe practices are followed according to RAMS and site standards.
• Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring they align with project contracts, timelines, budgets, and approved standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities to ensure timely, quality, and safe completion of tasks.
• Maintain accurate documentation, provide regular progress reports, and contribute to lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Mechanical or Process Engineer with commissioning experience for Power Waste to Energy plants.
• Experienced leader in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) management; knowledge of relevant legal requirements and a valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent.
• Experience in LOTO/Permit to work systems.
• Solution‑oriented, good forward planner, with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent English; other languages an advantage.

• Work within a global leader in sustainable energy and Waste‑to‑X infrastructure.
• Engage across a diverse international portfolio of industrial energy assets.
• Play a key role in strengthening operational excellence and plant reliability worldwide.
• Collaborate with experienced technical, operational, and HSE leadership teams.
• Contribute to projects and facilities supporting the energy transition and circular economy.