Astute People Ltd

Our client are the strategic partners for Transmission System Operators, supporting the development and production of transmission grids, and helping to facilitate the bulk movement of electrical energy from the site of generation to electrical substations. Making innovation a cornerstone of our work, and R&D a constant investment, we offer both HVAC and HVDC cable systems for power transmission for both land and submarine connections.

Benefiting from years of experience, our client provide superior turnkey services for new cable projects or the upgrade of existing cable circuits. These projects are delivered by our skilled project and contract managers who manage, install, test and service the entire cable system.

 

Within our UK High Voltage business, we currently have a vacancy for the role of Contract Manager, working as part of our specialist, experienced team.

 

In this role your responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of projects from inception through to completion working in conjunction with the project delivery teams ensuring alignment to business objectives and goals.
• Managing a team of Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors and a Contract Support Administrator and ensuring they fully fulfil their role and responsibilities.
• Development and implementation of procurement and commercial strategies to optimise value for money including negotiation of claims for variations with Clients/Subcontractors where agreement could not be reached at site level.
• Liaise closely with Clients, Subcontractors and all Prysmian internal departments to ensure that all parties are aware of the key contractual requirements for each project including key/completion dates, scope management process, payment schedules etc.
• Providing monthly project progress reports to Senior Management and ensuring timely and accurate cost reporting.
• Provide formal feedback to the Bid and Procurement teams, identifying any cost issues or potential cost saving opportunities for the future.

Key Requirements:

• Strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience delivering a range of projects.
• A good working knowledge of UK construction contracts. Experience of working with the NEC ECC and FIDIC forms of contract with the ability to research, gather and present information both verbally and written
• Experience in estimating, cost and budget management, pre and post contract administration, contract negotiation, claims and commercial programme and risk management
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of all MS office applications
• Short duration travel to other Prysmian plants or customer’s premises or sites in the UK and Europe may occasionally be required.

Senior O&M Engineer Bristol £50k 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 Senior O&M Engineer. Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior Operations & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• To be responsible for a team of one or two engineers and organise their weekly priorities.
• To be responsible for the availability and PM achieved to the designated portfolio.
• Supervise HV works from different subcontractors.
• Acting as Controller engineer (HV)
• 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 including HV maintenance.
• Complete Site Inspections across the portfolio as required.

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

• 18th Edition certified
• Team Leading experience essential
• 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:

• £50k 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 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Trainee Air Hygiene Operative

Worcester or Loughborough

Up to £22,000 per annum + van + fuel card

 

Introduction…

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 227 and ask to speak to Hannah who can tell you more.

Grid & BESS Tendering Manager Home Based £65k - £75k basic + Benefits     Introduction Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services. Due to a structured growth plan, a new vacancy now exists for a Grid & BESS Tendering Manager to ensure adequate considerations are taken regarding grid connection and liaison with key stakeholders in the DNO/TSO environment, as well as in the definition and preparation of quotations and estimations for battery storage projects                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• Interact with ICP subcontractors to obtain relevant quotes based on the grid connection offers for projects under tender
• Interrogate subcontractor offers for missing scope, deviations and cost improvements
• Expand the base of civil and electrical subcontractors for battery storage projects
• Develop a supplier database for key equipment
• Support sales team in preparing tendering information for battery storage projects (civil and electrical package)
• Support sales and engineering teams in preparing documentation packages and approach to subcontracted scope on a project-by-project basis

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

• Experience with ICP contractors and ICP-related works (must)
• Experience with battery storage projects (desirable)
• Experience with solar projects (desirable)
• Leadership and ownership on projects taken under control
• Ability to work autonomously as well as with the team

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

• £65k-£75k basic
• Expenses
• Bonus
• Pension/Health cover
• Mobile/PC/PPE

    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

Project Manager – Renewables Remote £60,000 to £70,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Project Manager. The strategically important Project Manager role comes with a salary of £60,000, pension and remote working. If you’re a 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 Head of Project Management UK you will:

• Oversee end-to-end EPC Projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and top-quality delivery.
• Conduct site visits for construction feasibility assessments, monitor progress, and assess work against quality and contractual standards to detect deviations from the Scope of Work.
• Supervise Site Acceptance and Commissioning Tests, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Act as the primary representative for the Employer, engaging with various stakeholders such as Clients, ICPs, DNOs, Subcontractors, Landowners, OEMs, and Technical Advisors.
• Manage crucial project resources, including engineering teams, on-site quality managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance, in line with CDM regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of project tender information and develop specifications and scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Generate progress reports and take charge of project budget reporting, ensuring financial accountability.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of essential project documentation.
• Identify and promptly escalate any potential risks to budget, schedule, or quality to the Head of Project Management.

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

• BSc or higher in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Technical understanding of Solar PV
• Demonstrated utility Solar PV experience of 3 to 5 years; additional experience in Battery Storage is advantageous.
• Proven track record of effectively managing multiple projects concurrently, consistently delivering within defined timelines and budgets.
• Proficiency in establishing robust networks with crucial project stakeholders.
• Strong IT aptitude, including proficiency with the MS Office suite; familiarity with MS Project and Jira is beneficial.
• Competence in English, both spoken and written.
• Adaptability and flexibility, as the role involves extensive travel, including overnight stays or longer durations.

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

• Eager to contribute to an international company environment.
• Self-motivated dedicated to ongoing self-improvement and possessing a deep enthusiasm for renewable energy.
• Adaptable and flexible, the role involves extensive travel, including overnight stays or longer.
• Competent in English, both spoken and written.

    Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role:

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
• Full Health cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension
• Mobile, PC and PPE

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and cover letter to [email protected] or call 02392221600 to speak to Shaniece Gathii who can tell you more.   INDREN

Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Inverness - with regional travel

£34,000 + overtime & development

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines. To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided

 

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

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.

Maintenance Outage Engineer Seascale Competitive salary & bonus     About the role: Astute's Power team is partnering with one of the leading process, energy and industrial providers, who operate a portfolio of the UKs key strategic sites including power plants and gas terminals.  The Maintenance Outage Engineer role will play a vital part in ensuring the safe and efficient management of all outage planning and delivery and agreed projects. If you’re an experienced Engineer, with a background in outage planning and project activities 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 E&M Manager you will:

• Be responsible for managing annual outage requirements including any forward planning of future project, outage works and maintenance requirements for budgeting and delivery.
• Liaise with clients on outage plans and requirements and keep updated with timescales and actions.
• Be responsible for chairing any planning meetings, and the creations of annual budgets for delivery and maintenance.
• Ensure that any additional engineering projects are managed in a timely manner and regular updates are provided to the client.
• Engage with sub-contractors, managing cost-control and completion of allocated responsibilities, including mechanical, electrical, and civil related activities.
• Deputising for the E&M Manager when required.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Experience working with outage planning and delivery.
• Experience planning and managing projects.
• Power generation or process industry knowledge and experience

    Personal skills: The Maintenance Outage Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Has excellent communication skills.
• Dedicated problem solver
• Driven and resilient
• Works well with others and can adapt to work effectively.

    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Outage Engineer role:

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life assurance & income protection
• More benefits to be discussed at interview

    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 02393 910 038 to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more.   INDPOW