Astute People Ltd

Astute's Power team are partnering with one of the largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure in Europe.  They are looking to recruit a Senior Development Engineer who will be based from home and will be challenged with growth of the team. The Senior Development Engineer plays a vital part in providing customers engineering solutions including problem resolution and energy profile reduction. If you have a background working in engineering, District Heating or a similar environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about energy, then upload your CV to today.                     Responsibilities and duties Working as the Senior Development Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the UK development team which will consist of 3-5 direct reports across UK.
• Taking the technical lead on complex projects
• Building relationships with customers to understand requirements.
• Project development budgets
• Providing analysis of key project and developments
• Allocating team workload, ensuring objectives are maintained
• Managing design process, creating decarbonisation proposals

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree educated or HND in a Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Materials or Chemical Engineering
• IOSH or NEBOSH certificate
• Experience/Knowledge of industry standards (CIBSE Regs, building services, British Standards, ISO etc)

    Personal skills The Senior Development Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Development Engineer role

• Competitive salary of up to £79,595
• Bonus
• 26 days holiday
• Generous pension scheme

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Site Manager

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  Maximum Salary (£) depending on experience.

  55000

   

  (Please do not advertise the salary for any of our roles)

   

   

  Site Manager

   

  Home-based with frequent Site visits when required

   

  1 Year Fixed term contract, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

   

  25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Company vehicle/car allowance

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  Are you a Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

   

  If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will be responsible for the effective and efficient site management of your assigned project to programme, budget and quality objectives whilst maintaining a ‘zero LTA’ safety record. You will deliver the project site programme to plan and specification whilst maintaining customer satisfaction at all times. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

   

  Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Preparation and implementation of project programmes.

  • Managing subcontractors on site.

  • Prepare working programmes and ensure a detailed, practical commissioning programme is available.

  • Monitor and report on the performance of project team, partners, subcontractor, suppliers, client, consultants against programmes.

  • Ensure risk assessments/method statements are reviewed prior to commencement of any site work.

  • Identify areas of responsibility in matters of contract interface.

  • Interact proactively with other departments and members of the project team within the site team, with head office, with regulatory authorities and the public, between client, partners, Principal Contractor and sub-contractors.

  • Ensure the appropriate levels of resources are engaged at site and develop a balanced and cohesive team.

  • Establish priorities and resolve conflict within the site team.

  • Induct all staff and subcontractors on site as required.

  • Manage site costs including assisting Project Manager/QS in preparing monthly CVR and forecasts.

  • Issue notice to subcontractor to commence work and receive check supply only goods and complete GRN’s.

  • Ensure that Record Vouchers/Technical Query sheets are prepared, signed and forwarded to the QS.

  • Ensure site is properly established and maintained, ensuring safe working at all times on site.

  • Issue permits to work by authorised persons.

  • Nomination, in writing, of appointed/responsible persons to comply with identified hazards and H&S legislation.

  • Provide adequate welfare and first aid facilities.

  • Conduct regular audits with clients and subcontractors to review and discuss H&S matters.

  • Ensure project is executed in accordance with the Quality, Environmental and H&S plan.

  • Implement project specific Quality, Environmental and H&S plans. Regularly review and update the project plans.

  • Ensure close out of site in accordance with the Company Procedures.

   

  General requirements for the role:

  • IOSH qualification or relevant H&S qualification is essential

  • SMSTS Qualified

  • First Aid (3 day at Work) Qualified

  • Experience of site management in a relevant industry is essential

   

  Additionally, having the following is a bonus!

  • Knowledge in Google Suite 

   

  What’s next?

  If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

   

  Our promise to you

  We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you receive a company vehicle or the equivalent car allowance. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

   

  Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come!

Engineering Manager

Warrington

Competitive Salary plus company benefits

 

Introduction

Our client is one of the UK's leading nuclear decommissioning companies, offering a full range of project related work in the Warrington area. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to support their dismantling Engineering Team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Co-ordination of the engineering team and definition of priorities in relation to the project objectives
• To ensure that all interfaces’ data is correctly defined and justified. This will include working with radiological data, inventories, and other data sources.
• Ensure that documentation is available and accessible in a central repository, including existing documents, photos, and background information.
• Interface management and document co-ordination
• Follow-up of the major technical issues within the project, particularly those which cross functions and disciplines. This will include management of all relevant interfaces. 
• Co-ordination of engineering teams to meet the requirements of the project and customer
• Management and arbitration of changes to the configuration of the engineering files
• Occasional support to engineering teams, especially in the case of contractual exchanges with Material and Time suppliers where there is a need to provide a global vision of all requirements.
• Ensure that the services delivered by the teams meet the needs of the project in terms of cost and time

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• BSc/MSc in Engineering or relevant field
• Proven Leadership
• 8+ Years Experience
• Previous experience on a Nuclear Site or other highly regulated site
• Recognised SME

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £Competitive Salary

• Company benefits.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to 

[email protected]  or ring 02393 919 668 and ask to speak to Richard Hambry who can tell you more.

Trainee Air Hygiene Operative  

London & Surrounding areas

Up to £22,000 Plus Van & Benefits

 

Introduction…

 

We are currently recruiting for Air Hygiene Operatives to join a leading specialist of air hygiene and cleaning services. Working as an Air Hygiene Operative, this will see you travelling across London and surrounding areas.

 

this role offers security, competitive pay, bonuses and overtime, door to door payment, sick pay, life assurance, career development and much more.

 

would very much suit someone wanting to work in a hands-on role

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Trainee Air Hygiene Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Air Hygiene Supervisor on customer visits to deliver ventilation inspections
• Carrying out kitchen extract and air cleaning work in compliance with relevant regulations
• Working with oils, fluids, and lubricants safely
• Complete relevant service sheets and documentation
• Other air hygiene services where needed
• Supporting the Lead with inspection of the Fire dampers
• Assist on Installation of access doors into ventilation system

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong willingness to learn
• Experience with air hygiene services would be desirable
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £22,000 per year
• Company van + fuel card
• Paid door to door
• Financial incentives + bonus
• Full training and support
• Excellent opportunities for career development
• Working Hours: 45 hours per week, some weeks will be working days, others will be night working and some weekend work will be required.
• Schedulers aim to plan jobs up to 3 weeks in advance where possible
• 20 days holiday plus ban holidays and the 20 days do increase after the 2nd year service
• Access to other healthcare and wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme

Sarah Test 1 

Plant Manager – Anaerobic Digestion Comprehensive salary and package, including car allowance and benefits Near Northampton We’re looking for an experienced Anaerobic Digestion Plant Manager / Site Manager who lives within a commutable distance, or a genuine relocator. About the role: Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking an experienced Plant Manager / Site Manager to join them. You will be joining a plant at the latter stages of construction, also being involved in the crewing up of the asset’s operational team. This Site Manager / Plant Manager role comes with an excellent package which can be discussed upon application. If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector and be a part of this best in class then please apply below. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Operations Director you will:

• Have full accountability for the site; its compliance, profitability and managing all operational aspects on a daily basis
• Managing the site effectively to promote a positive, health and safety focussed culture
• Liaise with all relevant governing bodies when necessary and deal with any escalations
• Communicating tasks, responsibilities and expected levels of performance including conducting annual performance reviews, identifying training and development needs and chairing team briefs at the required level
• Developing and maintaining relationships with influential key internal and external stakeholders including customers, competitors, local government stakeholders and internal networks.
• Manage the Environmental Permit and its conditions, the Odour Management Plan and all relevant certifications for the site
• Ensure PAS110 and spreading compliance
• Attend safety management meetings when necessary
• Be very commercially aware, with overall management on incoming feedstock and to ensure optimal gas yield and as a result, the best returns
• Other duties are required

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

• A higher education in a relevant engineering discipline is preferable
• Experience in Anaerobic Digestion and if not, a very similar process
• Excellent, demonstrable experience in managing teams
• UK driving licence

Personal skills: The Site Manager / Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A problem-solver and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written English language
• A flexible person who knows that the role of an AD Manager isn’t strictly a 9-5 position

   Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role:

• Comprehensive financial package
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday

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 07458161788 to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.    

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSE team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Implements standardized methods in order to identify complex problems
• Supports pro-actively the project team to achieve objectives
• Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Co-operates with erection contractors and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and specialist departments
• Coordinates consortium partners, sub-contractors etc.
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepares and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plans and implements of the installation testing procedures
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Follows up and ensures closing of the contractor’s punch items
• Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
• Site Supervisor Electrical keeps the Site Head Electrical informed of all site-related activities
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Job specific qualification:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Experienced as supervisor in construction of large industrial plant
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts / contractors on site
• Experienced as a leader of HSEQ and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• Knowledge of relevant international and national technical standards
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), valid Safety Contractors Certificate or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications

Specific knowledge required for roles:

• Pressure Parts:

Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2009/105/EC, 2014/29/EC

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, 2014/68/EC

 

• Machinery:

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

ATEX 95 Equipment Directive 94/9EC, 2014/34/EC

ATEX 137 Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC (to the extent applicable)

 

• Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Engineer):

Electrical Supervisors shall have switching and training certificates on 11 kV, 33 kV and higher voltage levels and experience in HV, MV, LV controls and instrumentation

 

Mobile Plant Operative Waste Management Bargeddie £13.72 per hour - (4 on 4 off day shift, 7am-7pm)

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such they are looking for a Mobile Plant Operative to join one of their established teams based at their Transfer Station in Bargeddie.

 

Role Responsibilities:

As a Mobile Plant Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited too.

• Operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators.
• To carry out a variety of manual, machine operated duties across the waste processing site.
• To ensure the maintenance and operation of all site equipment is carried out in a compliant manner.
• To report any defects using the approved system.
• Supporting in the pre-sorting and sorting of the waste recycling material, feeding material into the processing machinery as required.
• Ensuring that Risk Assessments and Safe operating procedure are adhered to at all times.
• To carry out any reception or front of site duties needed when required.
• To demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach in order to ensure vital tasks are achieved.

 

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate must have:

• Knowledge of relevant plant and industrial machinery including operation of the plant and first line maintenance experience.
• Experience operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators. A formal certification NPORS (or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Excellent health and safety understanding.
• Previous experience working in the waste industry or a similar heavy industrial sector.

 

Salary & Benefits

On offer for this role is the following:

• £13.72ph - 38.5 hour per week.
• Full training & in-house tickets for various mobile plant
• Enhanced pension scheme – up to 7%

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.