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
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.
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.
Essential Experience
Desirable Experience
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.
Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech leader that pioneers innovative solutions for the energy transition and circular economy.
The North American Kanadevia Inova group is headquartered in Knoxville (TN) with additional locations in San Luis Obispo (CA), and Montreal (CAN). Focusing on holistic Waste-to-X and RNG installations, the company offers full circular solutions along the complete life cycle of all their installations.
Based in Zurich and employing more than 3,300 people in 17 countries, Kanadevia Inova specializes in waste to x (WtX) and renewable gas (RG), delivering turnkey systems that transform waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge technology.
As part of Kanadevia Corporation, our mission is to bring value to communities and contribute to a future free of wasted waste. We take an innovative approach at every stage, from project development, engineering and construction (EPC) to end-to-end support throughout a plant’s life cycle. By integrating advanced technology and continuous research and development, we ensure each project is tailored to achieve optimal performance.
With over 1,600 reference projects completed globally, our team delivers innovative, customer-centric solutions to both established leaders and partners in emerging markets.
If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability towards a future free of wasted waste, join our community of 3,000 talented professionals who make an impact every day.
