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• Day to day management of site construction activities and sub-contractors whilst communicating and coordinating key project activities.
• Monitoring of the overall progress of works against the agreed construction programme.
• Completing site progress reports and issuing to the Project Manager.
• Liaising with the commercial team to co-ordinate procurement requirements in relation to quality, availability, and fitness for purpose.
• Maintaining accurate on-site records of all goods received on a weekly basis ensuring that these (including all delivery notes) are correctly processed.
• Management of all Waste transfer, maintaining accurate records for the disposal and separation of waste.
• Ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed.

• Utility industry experience – associated trench works and installation of water/gas/drainage highly desirable.
• SSSTS/SMSTS accreditation.
• District Heating experience is not essential as the role is to manage the back filling of District Heating trenches.
• Understanding of Temporary Works or holding Temporary Works coordinator training is desirable competencies.
• Problem solver with a dynamic and proactive approach to finding effective solutions.
• Communicates clearly and concisely at all levels using various methods of communication.
• Excellent working knowledge of all MS Office applications.

Asset Manager – Utility Scale Solar

£32,500 to £35,000 + benefits & hybrid working

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for Asset Managers to join their Milton Keynes office. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to deal more client-side that with the Engineers, to ensure that the assets are being correctly managed and maintained, making sure that the client’s contractual obligations are met.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, as an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Asset management across a portfolio or ground mount solar PV assets
• Ensuring all O&M works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations
• Being the primary client contact for clients and managing customer queries
• Contract management and ensuring all contracts in accordance with each site are up to date and conditions are met
• Assisting with the management of internal resource to plan and execute O&M works
• Attending site visits when required
• Raising work orders, managing H&S practices and ensuring best practice
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Solar experience, whether educational or demonstrable work experience in solar
• Asset management experience is ideal, but maybe you’re an Engineer with some relevant experience wanting to move into more of an office-based role, Project Engineers/Managers or experience in a Performance & Monitoring Engineer will also be of interest
• SCADA experience/knowledge is an advantage
• UK driving licence is essential
• A relevant educational qualification, ie degree / HNC / HND in engineering or renewable energy
• A driven, problem-solving and passionate attitude

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £32,500 to £35,000 salary DOE (if you’re currently earning more but have an interest, please get in touch)
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid working OR Remote working
• Mental Health First Aid access
• Other, comprehensive benefits

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.

Structural Engineering Manager

Location - Sunderland

Permanent position

Salary – Up to £60,000 dependant on experience

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide line management to Structural Engineers
• Monitor department performance using agreed KPI’s
• Ensure 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures
• Maintain and manage designs and processes that are compliant with current industry standards and have been suitably reviewed, checked and records maintained
• Monitor and enforce the Structural Engineering design process, that it is compliant with ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 45001, or equivalent, including the planning, preparation, and participation of external audits as required
• Accountable for ensuring all Structural Engineering is delivered in line with project budget, scope, and schedule and is resourced to do so. Where this requires external support, produce purchase specifications for any subcontracted elements of work and ensure competency of subcontractors
• Collaborate with the project team in design reviews, and that all agreed actions are followed through to completion
• Develop engineering scope from quotations and customer specifications with consideration to past designs and future development opportunities
• Support Proposals/Bids with steel target weights, engineering time and concept design
• Support the business strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the Structural team
• Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Head of Engineering and other key stakeholders: process improvement, cost reduction, standardisation of conveyors, assemblies, and parts in a standard parts library
• Where required provide client facing support on project or technical issues and be available for infrequent travel as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Chartered in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Considerable experience in a technical role with experience designing steel structures including towers and gantries
• Experience in Engineering Management position
• Experience and sound knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards relating to structural design.
• Knowledge of design requirements of CDM Regs and EN1090
• Proficient with STAAD and knowledge of Tekla software packages
• Excellent presenting skills, capable of presenting to Director level / clients Able to motivate, lead and encourage others – setting high professional standards
• Committed to driving continuous improvement, a culture of accountability and results focused against measurable KPIs

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• 25 days holiday
• Annual bonus and annual salary review

How to Apply

• Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste transfer station, ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
• Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes
• Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site for incoming waste streams.
• Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
• Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI’s and other requirements.
• Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
• Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
• Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.
• Other tasks as needed.

• Basic Salary of up to £30,000
• Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
• Full training and support

Integration Engineer- BESS/Solar

Remote working

£60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)

About the role:

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading energy service provider who specialises in providing a range of EPC services including the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants within the renewable industry. They are recruiting for an Integration Engineer to work remotely.

The strategically important Integration Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £70k, pension contribution, and hybrid working option.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager or Project Engineer with previous working knowledge of the solar industry or BESS and are looking to work for an organization that is working to guarantee a clean energy supply for future generations, then upload your CV to apply today.            

Responsibilities and duties:

Provide the critical link between the delivery and engineering teams to ensure smooth transition of key project information.

Take a significant role in preparing key Solar PV and/or BESS design elements and functional specifications, including: SLD’s, inverter and transformer sizing, cable sizing and routing, communications and networking, interconnection to ICP works etc.

Management of third-party consultants for design review, industry standard guidance and quality management services.

Support the preparation of project tender information. Additionally, prepare subcontractor or suppliers’ specifications and scope of works for contracting including component selection.

Provide support and oversight for project commissioning and completion of contractual performance testing. Identify necessary resources and ensure supplier and subcontractor commissioning is completed in line with contractual requirements.

Contribute to and maintain all required project documentation including as built for operational handover.

Support Project Managers with preparation of progress reports, project timelines and budget management.

Provide support and mentorship to wider Engineering team to increase familiarity with Solar PV technologies.

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent qualification with demonstratable Solar PV/BESS experience.

Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK is mandatory.

Familiarity with E: Plan, PVSyst, AutoCAD or equivalent software is a plus.

Proficient IT skills. Familiarity with MS Office suite. Experience of MS Project, Jira and Confluence a plus.

Personal skills:

The Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role would suit someone who has:

Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.

Flexible – the role will require some international travel staying overnight or longer.

Desire to work in an international Company.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role:

Salary of up to £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE).

Remote working

Car allowance negotiable

Pension contribution

How to apply?

INDREN

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 23 days of annual leave

• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

• Free physiotherapy service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

What you'll be doing;

• Work as the senior team leader of a team of other electrical or mechanical engineers and mechanical fitters, often consisting of two or more engineers across a range of sites

• Carry out electrically complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

• Undertake complex electrical repairs and modifications dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

• Working under CDM regulations on projects work 

• Leading remedial work on dewatering EICA systems

• Troubleshooting on dewatering electrical systems: filtration, centrifuge

• Design and installation to WIMES of electrical control systems including switchgear

• Complete wiring and cabling works

• Carry out electrical inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering assets machines

• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

• Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

• Please note some mechanical crossover is part of the role and the role will not be 100% electrical at all times

What we're looking for;

Essential: 

• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering maintenance at Level 3

• BS Inspection & Testing qualification & 18th Edition

• ICA experience

• Full UK Driving License

• Compex Trained

• Confined Space Trained

• First Aid Trained

• IOSH Trained

Desirable: 

• SSSTS Card

• Clean Water Qualification

• SHEA Water Qualification

• DSEAR Awareness 

• PASMA Trained

• CSCS Gold Card

Construction/Site Manager

Remote – Must be based in England

Negotiable - up to £65,000

Introduction…

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Construction/Site Manager, you will be responsible for:

• On site management of utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Reviewing works against quality and contractual requirements.
• Responsibility for ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Timely preparation of site HSE, progress and quality reporting.
• Coordination of subcontractors and all on site activities.
• Ensure site documentation is prepared and delivered for project handover and O&M or safety file compilation.
• Identify and escalate any risks to budget, programme or quality to Project Management team.
• Manage materials, logistics and deliveries on site.
• Interface management between stakeholders including: ICP, subcontractors, landowners, DNO’s, Client etc.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
• SMSTS trained.
• Black CSCS card preferable.
• Strong preference for NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).
• First Aid trained a plus.
• Fluent in English. German speaking a plus.
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
• Flexible – the role will require managing a number of sites, staying locally for the construction phase.
• Desire to work in an international Company.

Salary & Package

• Competitive salary – up to £65,000
• KPI based bonus
• Contributory Pension scheme 5% -6% employers - 5% employees contributions
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Death in Service benefit 4 x salary
• Private Health Insurance to include Dental
• Company vehicle/allowance
• Home based working

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

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets which includes equipment such as steam boiler, conveyor systems, gearbox, steam turbines, cranes, pumps, etc.
• Planning PPM Schedules and reviewing plant defects
• Update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) when required
• Supervise external contractors on site during scheduled maintenance and inspections
• Carry out root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent faults from reoccurring

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification such as a HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc in a Mechanical discipline
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), COMAH site, Refinery, Paper Mill, etc.
• Royal Navy Marine Engineers from LET Level and above will be suitable for this position too and submariners with steam generation experience will be advantageous
• Experience working with CMMS systems

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent benefits package including Bonus, Pension, Holidays etc
• Opportunity to join a new Energy from Waste Power Station