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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Service Engineer in the Romford area. This role will be supporting at customer sites in the maintenance and servicing of the on-site water treatment systems, carrying out key account management duties as well as hands-on testing on the water systems themselves. The customer focussed Service Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £30,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime. If you’re a Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing on-site preventative maintenance, after sales support and commercial support to key customers in the water treatment industry. This will include:  

• Carrying out chemical treatment analysis and system monitoring on existing customer contracts and equipment.
• Providing Legionella checks and control, ensuring customer compliance with ACOP L8.
• Developing good working relationships with customers, providing recommendations for on-site operations and equipment.
• Carrying out on-site risk assessments and customer reports for customer reviews.
• Continually building on customer relationships, assessing opportunities to potentially sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous knowledge and experience working in the chemical water treatment sector e.g cooling tower management, boiler optimisation.

    Personal skills The Water Treatment Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about working closely with customers and providing a first-class service every time.
• Able to handle challenging conversations with customers, working to find a prompt resolution.
• Strong communication skills both with internal and external teams.

    Salary and benefits of the Water Treatment Engineer role  

• Basic Salary of up to £30,000 DOE
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card for business use
• 25 Days holiday (plus your birthday off)
• Comprehensive pension scheme

   

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit an Assistant Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn.  The Assistant Operations Manager role comes with a basic salary of £70,000 and full benefits package. If you’re an experienced operations professional and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                                  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Succession plan to move into Operations Manager position in approximately 18 months.
• Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• The day-to-day management of the full operations team
• Ensuring the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
• The day-to-day monitoring of plant efficiency and directing the operations staff to optimise the power station accordingly
• Preparing the annual budget for the Operations department for review and work within this budget
• Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff
• Prepare reports and presentation relating to the plant’s operational activities as required

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant engineering or technical qualification at degree / HND / HNC level
• An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification will be desired  

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Assistant Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Extensive operations experience in industrial engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, CHP, Biomass, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Oil & Gas, COMAH sites, Utilities, etc
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience liaising with governing bodies such as the EA and HSE
• Experience of managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
• Supervisory / management experience

    Salary and benefits of the Assistant Operations Manager role  

• A basic salary of £70,000 + full benefits package.

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Piping Design Group – Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office) Salary/range, per annum: (Depending on experience)

• Minimum range: £67 k
• Maximum range: £77k

Employment type: Permanent/Full Time  Starting date: ASAP The Opportunity  EPR-E is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, an EPCC established in 2018 in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and prepare the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. There are opportunities to support the growth and long-term capability of EPR Engineering by bringing talented mechanical engineers into our organization with a growth mindset and an enthusiasm for delivering one of the most significant infrastructure projects on the planet. Primarily, we all seeking to support our piping design capability with the immediate posting but are keen to invest in our employees with diverse growth opportunities throughout their careers. The role EPR-E UK Piping team is in charge of the detail design of 300km of piping network of the HPC Nuclear Island, up to the issue for fabrication and with additional support provided through to erection on site. Our goal is to safeguard our organisation’s technical capability with talented and growth-oriented individuals who are keen to apply and develop their technical competency in the field of piping engineering. We are seeking experienced engineers to lead team delivery and maintain key technical competency positions in our piping teams for the medium to long term. Future career path opportunities are available across the wider piping and equipment department, and beyond in the expanded EDF operational organization. Successful candidates will join our piping design team, working with and leading a team of engineers and CAD designers on the timely production of piping design models and deliverables on the HPC Nuclear Island scope, ensuring the piping design is executed accurately, respecting system requirements, specifications and configuration changes. This will frequently involve collaborative work with execution design, procurement and equipment contracts along with other multi-disciplinary design teams to support design delivery in accordance with site construction schedules. Largely being in the post-handover phase of design delivery, our Piping Engineers are responsible for integration of remaining design changes, and final equipment designs into the delivered 3D models. They are expected to contribute to and oversee the Open Point and UK Design Change management processes for their designated areas, ensuring that impacts to the design are properly categorized and logged prior to their resolution. The engineers are also expected to engage in continuous learning improvement and the identification and correction of non-conformances in the design. Senior engineers are expected to participate in the long-term support of the teams capability by participating in the training of junior team members in day-to-day activities and the mentoring of certain individuals for key positions. They are expected to act as an example of positive behaviours expected from all team members. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on technical scope but are expected to include up to the following:  

• Lead team delivery of the piping work packages for UK nuclear projects, ensure adherence to specifications, delivery/design processes and QA, including chairing kick off meetings;
• Drive maturity of design and closure of issues to agreed delivery schedule, and that the hand-over package fulfils the quality and maturity requirements given by the Project;
• Drive delivery in support of the project schedule and budget
• Plan, coordinate and report on team delivery to area managers and scheduling teams while managing client expectations and participating in contractual change processes as required.
• Mentor and manage junior members of the team to ensure delivery quality and growth of team competency.
• Act as a champion of deliverable quality and process adherence and continuous improvement within the team
• Oversee the coordination of active design changes in accordance with project processes and the modelling of piping & support design in the 3D model;
• Lead troubleshooting investigations for emergent design issues in accordance with project processes, acting as a point of technical authority within the team for issues relevant to scope;
• Ensure adherence of the design to specification and component catalogues and the overall consistency of the piping and support design (distance between runs, position of welds and openings, etc.);
• Propose technical solutions to issues that are found on the generic design concept;
• Ensure communication between different stakeholders in the design workflow is upheld (calculation team, layout, equipment)
• Drive efficiency and challenge established processes and ways of working to optimise delivery and promote design stability
• Support the business with the maintenance and development of in-house technical competency

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Mechanical Engineering degree or suitable diploma;
• Knowledge of piping engineering and plant design principles in process industries;

• Demonstrable competency in leading delivery of technical work packages and supervision of team members;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to support the team and share knowledge;
• Very good interpersonal skills and demonstrable competency in negotiation and conflict management;
• Proactive and self motivated in completion of tasks;
• Ability to meet commitments and deadlines;
• Able to follow project engineering procedures;
• High level of technical coordination

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Chartered status with accredited organisation
• Prior experience in nuclear piping design delivery to RCC-M nuclear codes
• Knowledge of EPR Engineering structure and technical management processes
• Knowledge of Aveva PDMS/E3D or experience with similar plant design packages

Competitive Salary & Benefits  

Technical Assessor

Chesterfield

Waste Management

Up to £27,000 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Assessor to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for a capable Technical Assessor to join an established team providing technical expertise to ensure waste streams across the business groups are dealt with in a compliant and commercially sound manner.

 

The Job

Working as a Technical Assessor, you will be responsible for…

• Identify and assign cost effective treatment and processing routes for a variety of hazardous waste streams (both in house and external) to meet waste enquiries.
• Carry out technical assessment of waste enquiries through characterising and applying accurate classification of the waste and ensuring all waste brought onto site meets current permits, compliance and legislation.
• Provide technical advice, support and guidance to sites within the organisation and to external customers.
• Work to current company policies, procedures and legislation.
• Producing reports as and when required
• Providing suitable waste routing plans and determining accurate pricing for customer enquiries.
• Proactively supporting the correct safety culture across all sites.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have a background working within a technical assessment/ support role with some understanding of working within the waste management sector, specifically hazardous waste management.  

 

Candidates should hold a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Chemistry with a strong ability to understand and interpret analytical data and legislation

 

Demonstrable experience communicating and coordinating with people at all levels of an organisation is also desired as this role will require working with customers, clients and internal personnel.

 

What’s on offer

• Basic Salary of up to £27,000 DOE
• Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
• Full training and support

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of complex Engineering Solutions and services to the nuclear energy, industrial and petrochemical sector, to recruit a Planning Lead for its Warrington office. The Project Controls Lead position will play a vital role within the project planning team and will manage/oversee the delivery of pre-construction P6 Programme, including constructability. It comes with a salary starting at £50,000 - £75,000 depending on experience. If you’re an experience Primavera 6 software planner who can develop plans from engineering information into a task specific schedule and are looking to work for an organisation that continues to be a pioneer in the nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Planning Lead you will:  

• Develop standardized P6 planning work packages using AIMS SOPs, Client Procedures, and referent knowledge to ensure consistency.
• Create project-specific schedules, integrating activities across multifunctional teams, and iterating them through project stages up to Level 4 for execution.
• Manage cost and resource-loaded P6 programs, monitoring progress and ensuring alignment with Client requirements for pre-construction and project execution.
• Optimize project schedules by coordinating with suppliers, client functions, and stakeholders, providing regular updates to project management.
• Proactively forecast and analyse project activities using EVA techniques, managing variations and maintaining accurate cost, resource, and schedule profiles.
• Foster a collaborative, "best for project" mindset, ensuring open communication, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to AIMS standards and practices.

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

• Time Served Apprentice / NVQ level 2 / C&G - and / or suitable experience in construction engineering
• HNC/HND (or equal) in an engineering or Project Management discipline.
• Proficient in the use of P6 and cost/resource loading scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge and application of construction methodologies across MEH scopes.
• .
• CCNSG Safety Passport Training / IOSH Managing Safety Certificate (shortform)

    Personal skills: The Planning Lead role would suit someone who has:  

• Ability to achieve SC status readily.
• Minimum of 5 years senior planning lead experience, with direct reports and supplier oversight.
• Commercial awareness, e.g. experience in Variation and Claims management with strong presentation and communication skills.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role:  

• Salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to progress within an international company
• Company benefits

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Astute’s Nuclear team is collaborating with the leading provider of sealing solutions for cable and pipe transits to recruit a Customer Service Advisor to support with their daily operations. The Customer Service Advisor role will combine customer service duties, order processing, aftersales and logistic support as well as invoicing and credit control processes. The position offers a generous bonus scheme and a chance for growth. If you’re an experienced Customer Service Advisor and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties: As the Customer Service Advisor, you will be:

• Handle incoming enquiries via calls and emails, providing quotations, technical documentation, and general customer support.
• Manage order processing through the ERP system, oversee logistics, and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate invoicing, credit control, and aftersales communication to ensure smooth payment and customer satisfaction.
• Support internal and external sales teams and perform general office administration to maintain an excellent customer experience.

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

• Experience using an ERP system (IFS preferred)  
• Ability and confidence to prepare and present solutions and strategies to groups of co-workers, clients or prospects.

    Personal skills The Customer Service Advisor role would suit someone who has:

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Desire to grow within a company
• Ability to use Microsoft programs

    Salary and benefits of the Customer Service role

• A salary of up to £30,000
• 20-40% bonus paid quarterly

• Pension contribution, healthcare package and anniversary bonus 

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EPC Contracts Manager - Solar Remote/Site based £50,000 - £60,000     Introduction Astute are working with one of the world’s leading O&M service providers. Specialising in large scale solar photovoltaic projects from the development phase through to operations and maintenance. We are looking to recruit an experienced EPC Contracts Manager with a renewables background to provide Contract Management services to support the delivery of Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK.                     Roles & Responsibilities As the EPC Contracts Manager you will be responsible for:

• Taking the lead on all EPC contracts, service subcontractors and any associated supply.
• Support project managers and delivery team with contract management capability and understanding.
• Development and implement processes for contract management including KPI monitoring across EPC projects.
• Take lead on identifying ideal contracting strategy to ensure projects are delivered to high quality, on time and within budget.
• Work with Key Suppliers and Stakeholders to develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Developing the framework agreements for key suppliers alongside the Procurement and Legal teams.
• Supporting projects teams in all contractual dealing including risk management, escalations/disputes and claims.

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

• Degree in a relevant engineering or Legal discipline
• Technical knowledge of contracts and technology within the Renewables Industry
• Familiarity with English contract law
• Strong understanding of EPC contract formats and negotiation in relation to NED and FIDIC
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop working relationships

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

• Starting salary up to £60,000
• Car allowance
• KPI driven Bonus scheme
• Full Health cover
• 4x Life cover

    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 07441391669 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.     INDREN

Senior Waste Manager Hazardous Waste Management Dorset £55,000 - £75,000 + Package DOE     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Senior Waste Manager to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management across the UK as part of their core team, providing technical, managerial and customer service support at their incineration site in Dorset. Working as the Senior Waste Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, securing, and delivering radioactive waste projects whilst using professional, scientific engineering and project management principles.                   Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Senior Waste Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and supporting the Technical Project Management team
• Head monthly forecasts whilst collaborating with the Financial Business Partner, Operations Manager and SHEQ Manager
• Working to budgets and costing ensuring projects fall within and adhere to Tradebe’s internal management systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Sales, Commercial and Operations, developing plans, bids and solutions to ensure client needs are fully understood and met.
• Contributing development ideas and solutions for Business Strategy to grow the business.
• To be the main contributor and leader in the development for weekly and monthly financial forecast and budgeting of the forward service delivery work plan
• Support and approach bidding and managing the delivering of technically complex radioactive waste management contracts from a technically biased perspective.
• Regularly delivering Team Performance updates to the Head of Service Delivery
• Assisting the Head of Radioactive with the management of projects and tasks and managing the full cycle of other project management tasks in other teams as and when required
• Securing and developing resources
• Carrying out project and technical risk assessments and minimising risks as and when possible
• Provide technical leadership, advice and guidance to both the project management team and customers.
• Being the first and main point of contact with senior contacts at different disposal sites such as industrial, nuclear, waste recycling and disposal sites

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

• A degree or equivalent level in Chemistry, Physics, Radiochemistry or Nuclear Engineering
• An understanding of Radioactive waste management or decommissioning within the Radioactive/ Waste sector.
• Experience with working for commercial or regulated industry clients.
• Project management or Technical Account Management of key clients.
• Professional qualification/accreditation in Science, Engineering, Project Management or Radiation Protection, e.g. CChem, CEng, APMP, RWA (desirable)

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

• Competitive salary of up to £55,000 - £75,000 + annual bonus
• Potential relocation assistance
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 6% employer contribution pension
• 2 year progression plan

    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 07488885429 to speak to Esther Fan who can tell you more.     INDNUC