Astute People Ltd

Pre-Construction Project Manager – Solar & Battery Storage Home based remote. £70k basic + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Pre-construction Project Manager. The strategically important Preconstruction Project Manager role comes with a salary of £70k basic, pension, healthcare, life assurance and fully remote working from home. If you’re a Pre-Construction Project Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

• Be the primary UK project management team contact for EPC sales opportunities for solar PV and BESS projects.
• Site visits to undertake construction feasibility assessments to inform tender responses and pricing along with construction risk identification.
• Review contract information including surveys, planning permission documents, Employer’s Requirements to inform sales activities by identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support the review and negotiation of EPC contracts and Employer's Requirements.
• Assist and input to subcontractor and supplier RfP’s to build up EPC pricing based on accurate inputs and market information.

      Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• BSc or higher in engineering discipline or equivalent experience in relevant field.

      Personal skills: The Pre-Construction Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Clear technical understanding of Solar PV and/or BESS project design.
• Project development background or experience advantageous.
• 3-5 years of demonstratable utility Solar PV experience. Battery Storage experience a plus.
• Track record of managing multiple projects at any one time.
• Ability to develop strong networks with key project stakeholders.

        Salary and benefits of the Pre-Construction Project Manager role:

• £60k - £70k basic
• Car allowance
• Bonus of 12.5%
• Pension/healthcare/life assurance

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.   INDREN

Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Power Station Ardley, Oxfordshire £46,144 + Home Counties living allowance + 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Ardley, Oxfordshire. The crucial Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £44,013, a partial shift allowance of £2,131 (when working on call 1 in 4 weeks) + a home counties living allowance + overtime + 10% Bonus. If you’re a Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer you will be:

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, steam boilers, etc.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering

    Prior experience and skills: The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Prior experience of hands-on maintenance with mechanical systems including pumps rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes, steam boilers, etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
• Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:

• Basic salary of £44,013
• Partial Shift allowance of £2,131
• Home counties living allowance (details can be discussed)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Overtime
• Other benefits

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected]  or call 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW

Engineering Project Manager

Edinburgh

 

Introduction

Astute are looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our clients Engineering team in Edinburgh manage the delivery of a range of renewable energy projects and to help continually develop the expanding client base.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Management and responsibility for a variety of renewable energy projects.  
• Preparation and/or review of technical design elements.
• Preparation of documentation and management procurement processes.
• Ensuring financial and technical targets are met in delivering projects.
• Effective management of, and reporting on, project risks.
• Facilitation of agreements and contract negotiation.
• Management and supervision of contractors carrying out services and construction on projects.
• Communication with external stakeholders (e.g. landowners, developers, community bodies, planning authorities, community relations, grid network operators).
• Identify and provide project tasks/details for tracking purposes.
• Update the project team/disciplines on scope, status, changes of the project and schedule/expectations and ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Management, detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
• Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and derive contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will:

 

• Chartered Engineer status preferable
• Proven track record in planning, executing, managing and closing on projects
• Experience of leading projects within renewable energy
• Procurement knowledge to provide guidance to procurement focal and to draft contracts
• Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.
• Experience in preparation of pre-FEED and FEED level reports and documentation to inform investment decisions
• Knowledge and experience of the UK Renewable Industry

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• Salary up to £60,000
• 28 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
• Use of Company Vehicles
• Pension

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

O&M Engineer Dartford £40k basic + Benefits package Astute are proud to be working with a high-profile client who are a specialist alternative asset manager providing funds, direct investments, and tailored investment solutions, including co-investment across a range of highly differentiated alternative investment strategies. With a growing portfolio of Energy Assets covering Solar, Energy Storage and Wind, a new and exciting vacancy now exists for a O&M Engineer to be responsible for Preventative and reactive maintenance. Roles & Responsibilities As the Operations & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• To help the GH O&M team to achieve high HSQE standards across our portfolio, working closely with HSE Manager.
• Deliver all the Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on the allocated portfolio.
• Complete Site Inspections across the portfolio as required.
• Provide reports after each inspection on site (Monthly or reactive)
• Use SCADA to monitor the health of the BESS assets under management.

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• 18th Edition certified
• Solar or BESS experience would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Maintenance background in heavy industrial engineering/manufacturing will also be considered.

Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £40k basic
• 20% Bonus
• Company car, Healthcare, Pension, Fuel Card
• Laptop/iPad
• On call uplift

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.  

Field Service Engineer

Renewables     

South Devon

Starting salary up to £42,000

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with one of the UK’s top Solar companies to recruit a Field Service Engineer to work between Plymouth and Exmouth. The ideal candidate will have HV qualifications/experience and preferably be experienced in the Solar PV field.

  

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Routine planned and reactive maintenance on current Solar PV assets
• Report back any work carried out and issues on the CMMS system
• Testing, fault finding, and remedial work on Solar PV assets
• Installation of Solar PV and Wind required for pipeline projects
• Uphold the company values and policies

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant qualification in electrical/mechanical or engineering discipline
• High Voltage qualification
• 17th/18th Edition

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

•  Salary up to £42,000
• Company van and fuel
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Bonus scheme

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392222961 and ask to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.

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Role – Document Controller

Location - Portishead

Salary – Up to £28,000

Introduction…

We are looking for a Document Controller who will be based at Portishead. The Document Controller will have nuclear transport experience and will be responsible for all management of documentation on site and over time build a team around them as the project grows.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Document Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Check the quality of documents to ensure they meet the site regulations
• Work closely with the Project Manager
• Manage document storage and archiving.
• The ability to build a team around you to complete the tasks at hand
• Manage document storage and archiving

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience using Team centre & Sharepoint
• Experience as a Document Controller

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of up to £28,000

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 207 and ask to speak to Lisa who can tell you more.