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Health and Safety Specialist
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/29/22
  • END DATE: 8/31/23
  • PAY RATE: $450.0
Health and Safety Specialist Start date - September 2022 Rate - £350 to £400 per day Duration - 12 months Location - Slough

Lead Project Planner
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Description Job Title Lead Project Planner Department Group Projects Company Urenco Limited Location Any Urenco location Reports to Manager of Project System Security Clearance Level BC (with ability to obtain SC) Date September 2023 Version 1 JE Reference   prepared by Glenn Hodkinson Travel Requirements This role requires the mobility to work at Urenco location for periods of time and will require travel of up to 50%.   Job Purpose The Lead Project Planner will directly support portfolio and programme demands, and act as a first line customer point of contact. They will be responsible for Urenco programme planning and integrated scheduling between all Urenco sites and multiple global functions Act as local lead for the planning team. Direct and support the local delivery of project planning to projects. This role may be either a full time role or a part-time depending on team size. This role will act as one of the SME’s in support of the Standards function, contributing to and supporting the direction of the function   Job Dimensions Urenco Group’s global project portfolio of small and medium projects accumulating up to €100 million annual capex. Select projects ranging from €50 million to in excess of €500 million. Direct Reports Ranging from 1 to 8 (project planners) Indirect Reports Ranging from 1 to 8 (contractor, at multiple geographical locations) Budgetary Responsibility None Other Dimensions The role has multiple senior stakeholders as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group consequently the ability, and availability to travel to and work in several locations is required.  The programme element of this role will require reporting to senior executive forums.   Organisational & Job Context This role forms part of Group Projects, Project System team, which provides direct project support to effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of project expenditure. The Lead Project Planner will be responsible for Urenco programme planning.  In addition they will build a team to support this work and will act as one of the SMEs for the planning department and ensure the optimum use of Project Support personnel in accordance with Urenco’s policies and procedures. They will normally work remotely from line management and are expected to be able to operate with autonomy whilst providing services to several customers.   Accountability Example Performance Indicators Safety Culture
  • Actively promote a pro-active safety culture throughout the project lifecycle and across the Group
 
  • Zero fatalities, OSHA, reportable events or Lost Time Incidents
Project Planning
  • Accountable for Urenco global programme planning.
  • Accountable for the delivery of portfolio level reports including forward resource planning
  • Develop project planning strategies specific to the project requirements
  • Ensure alignment between the business objectives and the project delivery strategy
  • Ensure alignment between the contractual requirements and the project delivery strategy
  • Flow down project control requirements to the supply chain 
  • Ensure optimal use of Project Planning resources both contract and Staff
  • Fit for purpose project planning strategies and plans
  • Robust project control processes aligned with the business requirement
  • Flow down of terms and conditions to enable succinct reporting
Status Reporting
  • Overall responsibility for the reporting of project, portfolio and/or programme planning status in relation to safety, scope, cost, schedule and Business benefits objectives
  • Provide business level planning
  • Analysis of project progress metrics and global KPI’s to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
  • Analysis of supply chain progress to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
  • Responsibility for implementing project control metrics to enable performance analysis
  • All work conducted in line with Urenco policies and procedures
  • On time reporting of both project and portfolio information
Integration
  • Develop a high performance team, ensuring flawless integration of all sub-disciplines and functions throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead the day-to-day activities of the project planning team ensuring project and commercial requirements are fulfilled
  • Support the requirements of the project manager and project owner / end client
  • Evidence that projects are using and incorporating specialist knowledge in project execution process
  • Efficient and effective delivery of Project Planning
  • Integrating individual projects and functional requirements into one holistic schedule for consumption by Senior Management, ExCom and ULtd Board
URENCO’s Commercial Position
  • Ensure Urenco’s commercial position is robustly protected through the application of industry best practice in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation and contract management
  • Number/Effect of successful contractor claims against Urenco
  • Cost and Schedule effects of Urenco initiated changes
  • Across the Project lifecycle (performance derived from Project Reporting)
Good Practice Development
  • The role will ensure knowledge is retained and transferred and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement
  • Support the creation and update of project policies and procedures using lesson learnt and previous good practices
  Education & Qualifications Required Essential/ Desirable Experience Needed Essential/ Desirable
  • Educated to Degree level a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • Project Management  or Project controls Qualification / Accreditation such as APM, PMI or ACostE Etc.
E D  
  • Min. 5 years’ experience of managing project control teams
  • Min. one project exceeding €10 million
  • Demonstrable experience across the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to hand-over
  • Min. 5 years working within multi-cultural teams
  • Demonstrable success in project delivery outside the nuclear industry
E E D D E   Specific know-how and skills required Essential/ Desirable Behavioural Competencies Competency Level
  • Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Project Planning Strategies
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategies that successfully deliver project to Business objectives (safety, budget, cost, benefits)
  • Experience of and be skilled in managing ambiguity and being confident to take accountability for delivering to the Business
  • Experience of managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP, able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context.
  • Demonstrable ability in building teams of highly performing professionals,  communicating strategy and building a team accountable for delivery
  • Solid knowledge of leading project controls personnel 
  • Skilled in leading project teams to success with minimal supervision.
  • Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
  • Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims.
  • Conversant in business English
  • Conversant in business language specific to role location
  E E E D E E D D D E E
  • Team Leadership Ability to align multicultural team members around clear, common goals to successfully achieve project objectives, in roles ranging from oversight or “management by influencing” to active deliver.
  • Driving for Results Continuous drive to achieve and exceed challenging goals, bringing a restless desire to continuously improve
  • Focus on Performance Holding team members and contributors accountable to all standards of performance.
  • Acting Decisively Taking action to position Urenco to succeed in the future. Willingness to accept personal risk, inherent where action is based on trends and forecasts rather than complete data and information.
  • Going Beyond the Data Ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related and identify underlying issues.
  • Customer Orientation Focusing effort on discovering and meeting the customer’s (project, or business) requirements.
  • Thirst for Knowledge Driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to improve subject matter, organisational, and personnel knowledge.
  • Building a Learning Culture Supporting and enabling others to develop their capability in line with organisational needs and personal and professional aspirations.
  • Working Collaboratively Works co-operatively with others, seeking input from others within the business, as opposed to working separately or in isolation.
  • Challenger Mentality Thinks independently to offer alternative views or suggestions based on a robust understanding of the subject matter and the situation or issue.
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Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - South East
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Senior Authorised Person - Renewable Energy Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire/Northamptonshire/North Buckinghamshire/West Essex £50,000 - £60,000 DOE     Introduction Astute are partnered with one of the most reputable sustainable energy businesses in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct, own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we’re looking for a Senior Authorised Person to carryout operations, construction, commissioning and maintenance works of the high voltage networks on all renewable energy asset types, including ground mount solar PV assets, battery storage and electric vehicle charging solutions                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Operations you will be responsible for:  
  • Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on high voltage networks
  • Writing High Voltage switching schedules and approval of the same
  • Carrying out High Voltage switching
  • Issuing safety documents in line with the company’s Electrical Safety Rules
  • Performing High Voltage preventative maintenance in accordance with the annual maintenance plans and completing professional reports
  • Performing High Voltage corrective maintenance as required and completing reports in a timely manner
  • Leading on High voltage faults and reporting findings
  • Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High voltage switching schedules and safety documents that are suitable for audit
      Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • 2+ years of SAP-level High Voltage work experience, experience in solar and private networks, must have had authorisation to issue SFT, PTW
  • HV senior authorised up to 33kV at a minimum (private network) an experienced 11kv underground DNO Senior Authorised Person will be considered
  • Trained to nationally recognised qualifications in HV operational works
  • Experience in commissioning HV switchgear, cable testing and construction works
  • Working knowledge of G59 and G99 relays
  • Experience in on site management of operational staff and contractors
  • A full and clean UK driving licence
  • IOSH or NEBOSH Qualification/SMSTS would be desirable
  • HND in Electrical Engineering
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:  
  • Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
  • Electric Van provided with charge points on site
  • Company share scheme
  • Private health, pension and all company benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world
    How to apply? To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.     INDREN  

 


Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer

Oxford/Reading/Swindon

Competitive Salary

Astute are proud to be partnered with a business that offer a range of services such as asset management technical support, financial and legal services to large scale Solar PV projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for a Field Service Engineer covering Oxford/Reading/Swindon territory.

As Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for attending customers' sites, maintaining various solar PV systems on a day-to-day basis. These PV systems are mainly ground mounted PV systems. The Field Service Engineer will be carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV.

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

  • Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
  • Complying with business procedures
  • Installation of any new Solar PV or Wind systems in the current pipeline
  • Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
  • Performing Corrective Maintenance as occur
  • Reporting of activities performed on site, daily basis, through the CMMS or manual reports as applicable

To be considered for the Field Service Engineer role, you will demonstrate experience in:-
  • 3+ years Network diagnostics & Remote communications experience
  • 3+ years LV/HV Planned Preventative maintenance G59 Competent
  • Familiarity with Earthing Systems - including measuring and monitoring Relays
  • Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as CMMS and Reporting software
  • Knowledge of power electronics and circuitry, power generation technologies and equipment
  • Excellent understanding of CCTV systems

As Field Service Engineer with our client, you will receive:-
  • Competitive salary of £36k - £46k DOE
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Company Van

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.

 


Technical Lead Engineer - Diesel Generators
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Technical Lead Engineer- Diesel Generators
  • Bristol, UK
  • Full-time
  • ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
  • Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
  • ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear
Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Make your contribution towards the UK achieving our net zero ambitions – Hinkley Point C (HPC) will be supplying 3,200 MWe of carbon free electricity within the next decade. Assystem are a key multi-framework engineering partner helping to design, construct, and commission the UK's first large-scale nuclear power station in 30 years. You will be joining our expanding team of over 7000 delivering innovative engineering across a spectrum of digital, energy transition and Nuclear technologies such as fusion and modularisation alongside key global large-scale critical Infrastructure projects. Job Description

Key Responsibility: 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

  • Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
  • Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
  • Lead contract technical and project meetings
  • Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
  • Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
  • Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
  • Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures.
Qualifications

Profile:

  • Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
  • Good knowledge of Diesel Engines
  • Capable of producing technical specifications
  • Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
  • Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
  • Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC. 
Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. Skills, talent and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !


Assistant Transfer Station Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Assistant Transfer Station Manager Hazardous Waste Wallingford - Oxford Competitive Salary     Introduction We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Transfer Station Manager to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Assistant Transfer Station Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the transfer station, ensuring the site is running efficiently, allocating work as appropriate and offering support and training to the site chemists and operators across the site.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Transfer Station Manager, you will be responsible for:  
  • The day-to-day management of a busy waste transfer station, overseeing a team of operatives, site chemists and drivers.
  • Ensure that site operations comply with the site licence, working plans, UK legislation and standard operating procedures. Reviewing site procedures and risk assessments regularly.
  • Driving operations in line with company performance targets and budget requirements as well as working in line with customer agreements.
  • Managing the on-site team, allocating workload and resources to ensure that the movement of waste is maintained through the site and managed for removal.
  • Provide technical support, training and development opportunities to the site chemist and operator teams as well as managing recruitment and new recruits where needed.
  • Ensuring that the site is always kept clean in accordance with all site permits.
  • Deal with any issues that might arise with operators, contractors, drivers, and visitors.
  • Promoting best health and safety practice at all time, liaising with the safety representative regularly.
  • Other duties as required.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC qualified or equivalent in Chemistry/ Environmental or a related subject
  • COTC Level 4 in Managing Transfer or Treatment Operations would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience working in a management role across an operational site.
  • Strong knowledge and experience working in the waste management sector.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Excellent communication skills.
    What’s on Offer
  • Competitive Salary of up to £45,000 DOE
  • Excellent company benefits.
  • Opportunity to progress with one of the leading hazardous waste companies in the UK
    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 directly on 02392 222 964.     INDNUC

Site & Technical Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

AIRPORT ENGINEERING LIMITED px Group | it’s our people that make the difference When printed this becomes an uncontrolled copy Revision 1.0 1. JOB TITLE: SITE & TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER 2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: For all matters associated with the engineering QA requirements of a Contract and all activities connected with the successful completion of a Contract. 3. REPORTING TO: Operations Director 4. RESPONSIBLE FOR: Develop all project specific QA documentation. Monitor, expedite and inspect all sub-contractors and liaise with site personnel for delivery schedules and inspections, and documentation, ensuring compliance with the project requirements. 5. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The role requires working within the framework of a nominated project team and providing the co-ordination of each project’s specific Q.A. activities, ensuring that both Fairport’s internal, and the Client’s requirements are met. This may typically include but not be limited to the development, generation and completion, of the following documentation: Quality Assurance Plans (QAP’s) Construction Phase Plans (CPP’s) Inspection Test Plans (ITP’s) Factory/ Site Acceptance Tests (FAT’s & SAT’s) Commissioning Test/ Protocols & Plans (CTP’s) Commissioning Test Records (CTR’s) Non-Compliance Records (NCR’s) Delivery Schedules (DS’s) Scope of Works (SOW’s) Vendor Bid Analysis (VBA) Vendor Inspection Report (VIR’s) and monitoring, expediting and auditing of:- FAIRPORT ENGINEERING LIMITED px Group | it’s our people that make the difference When printed this becomes an uncontrolled copy Revision 1.0 Equipment and/ or steelwork manufacture Equipment and/ or steelwork deliveries Auditing of sub-contractor QA procedures and performance, both at Sub- Contractor premises and/ or at Client sites Liaising with contractors The role is office based but visits to Sub-contractor premises and Client’s sites will are to be expected; the frequency of which may vary from project to project from only the occasional day to numerous throughout the project’s lifespan dependant on its size and complexity. Produce any other reports as requested by the Project Manager. Ensure that the Company Policy and Procedures Manual is adhered to for all defined activities including CDM, design risk assessment, drawing registration, filing, change control and specification. Co-operating with others both internally and externally to promote and achieve the objectives of the Quality Management Plan. Undertake any other duties that could reasonably be expected of a senior member of staff. Working within the engineering team appointed, consisting of other Project Engineers, Project Designers, Structural Engineers (internal or external) and others. Identifying with other members of staff the list of QA documents required for the project and ensuring they are correctly prepared, completed, distributed and filed. Supporting the appointed Project Manager and/ or Lead Project Engineer in all QA aspect, including progress meetings and construction. To ensure information both incoming and outgoing is filed, and the necessary transmittals produced and filed. To assist with elements of proposals work where previous experience or knowledge is relevant. Working and communicating as part of a cohesive team. Mentoring junior and/ or less experienced team members. FAIRPORT ENGINEERING LIMITED px Group | it’s our people that make the difference When printed this becomes an uncontrolled copy Revision 1.0 The role is likely to require some travel and time away from home, attending meetings with clients and/ or sub-contractors etc, and this is reflected in your salary. 6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES o Company Code of practices. o Adherence to company handbook and polices. o Comply to all Quality and HSE Commitment and Management System. o Comply with (a) Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and (b) Whistle Blower Policy. o Undertake any other duties as identified from time to time by the Directors of the business and Line Manager. 7. SKILL SET AND COMPETENCY REQUIRED ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES FAIRPORT ENGINEERING LIMITED px Group | it’s our people that make the difference When printed this becomes an uncontrolled copy Revision 1.0 CRITERIA SKILLS AND ABILITIES Minimum of HNC in Mechanical and/ or Civil Engineering and a time served apprenticeship. EXPERIENCE 5 years’ experience in a similar role with a familiarity and appreciation of the QA requirements for the mechanical, electrical, civil engineering and construction sectors, Fairport Engineering Limited tend to specialize in, but not restricted to, typically being the process plant design for the cement/concrete, mines/quarrying, waste to energy, ports, chemical and mineral industries. KNOWLEDGE Broadly proficient in MS office suite. Experienced in the generation of engineering documentation, and vendor inspections. CCNSG is a company requirement and attendance on the necessary courses will be required when provided by the company. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Good communication & organizational skills, ability to be selfgoverning, thrive on teamwork with an ability to work to deadlines and pressure.

 


Quantity Surveyor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor   Permanent Northeast London £65,000-£70,000 + Benefits About the role: Astute’s Power team is currently partnering with an EPC Contractor on a new build Energy from Waste facility to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northeast London site. The Senior Quantity Surveyor role comes with a flexible salary from £65,000 - £70,000 + plus pension, life assurance, private health care and a great holiday package. If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor and are looking to work for an organisation that are successful in the Energy from Waste sector and have great opportunities to progress within your position, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties:
  • Reporting to the Subcontracts & Commercial Managers you will:
  • Be aware of the subcontract’s status and scope and report to Project Team.
  • Develop and maintain Correspondence Log with the Subcontractors and inform of any changes on Cost of Time from/to sub-contractors that may become a Client Change Order.
  • Suggest corrective actions from/to sub-contractors that would be effective on time and cost.
  • Ensure all BOQ are updated in line with the last IFC drawings received.
  • Inform both Project Team and Subcontractors about FEWO (Field Extra Work) procedure.
  • Inform to Subcontractors about approval or contractual reasons for rejection and/or modification of any submitted FEWO.
  • Develop and maintain the FEWO Log for Subcontractors under your control.
  • Evaluate and study under contractual basis, all the Compensation Event (CE) submitted by the Subcontractors; this activity will be coordinated with the Construction team.
  • Inform to the Subcontractor, about the approval or the contractual reasons for the rejection and/or modification of any CE submitted.
  • Develop and maintain the CE Log for the subcontracts under his/her control.
  • Inform to the Project team about the Bach-charges (BC) procedure.
  • Prepare the BC Notices to the Subcontractors and ensure the contra-charges are applied.
  • Inform to the Project team and Subcontractors about the Contradictory Price (CP) procedure.
  • Evaluate and study under the contractual basis, all CP submitted by the Subcontractor.
  • Develop and maintain the CP Log for the subcontracts under your control.
  • Inform to the Subcontractor, about the approval or the contractual reasons for the rejection and/or modification of any PA submitted.
  • Issue of the Payment Certificates (PC) to the Subcontractors.
Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Educated to a degree level or equivalent (BSc Quantity Surveying preferred)
  • Main Contractor experience desired
  • Knowledge of building and construction.
  • To be based at Site (London, UK)
  • Project experience within Energy from Waste, OCGT, CCGT, Power Stations. 
Salary and benefits of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role:
  • £65,000-£70,000 +
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance & Health Care package
  • Generous holiday allowance
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 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more. INDPOWER  

Ecologist / Civils Operative
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an Operations and Maintenance specialist supporting utility-scale ground-mounted solar farms across the UK and Europe. We are seeking an Ecology and Civils Operative to join the team, helping maintain, manage, and enhance solar farm sites while delivering key biodiversity and civils responsibilities. This role offers a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience, along with a company vehicle and fuel card. If you are new to the ecology field or a CIEEM-accredited professional seeking hands-on experience and exposure to renewable energy projects, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and experienced team. Responsibilities and Duties: As a Ecologist and Civils Operative you will; Biodiversity and Ecology
  • Provide expert advice on site biodiversity in collaboration with the Line Manager.
  • Conduct biodiversity surveys across sites, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and reporting.
  • Implement and advise on biodiversity improvements and enhancements.
  • Support delivery of Landscape and Ecological Management Plans (LEMPs) and Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs) for solar farm sites.
  • Contribute to the Integrated Management System to uphold quality, safety, and environmental objectives.
  • Prepare proposals and reports on biodiversity initiatives for internal and client review.
Civils Operative Support
  • Assist with ongoing maintenance of solar farm sites in line with PPM schedules
  • Take responsibility for planting, establishment and care of new plants, grass cutting and strimming on site grounds
  • Carry out targeted weed management and spraying as required
  • Assist with routine maintenance and operation of site machinery
  • Manage, store and safely use all substances in line with COSHH Compliance
  • Support with other installation tasks including cable trenching
  • Repair and replace perimeter fencing, posts and wires as needed
  • Work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and site-specific Health & Safety requirements
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.
  • A professional degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Land Management, or a related discipline.
  • Membership of CIEEM (Student, Qualifying, or Associate level preferred).
  • Practical land-based or ecological field experience, supported by LANTRA or equivalent qualifications (e.g. tractor driving, brush cutting, City & Guilds / PA weed spraying), would be advantageous
Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Flexible to travel to sites, including occasional overnight stays.
  • A practical, proactive, and “can-do” mindset.
Salary and benefits of the Ecologist and Civils Operative role  
  • Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
  • Access to company van and tools
  • 25 days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
  • Additional holiday with long service
  • Private healthcare, pension, and discretionary bonus
  • Wellbeing programmes
  • Life insurance
  • Critical Illness insurance
  • Death in service
  • Training Provided

INDREN

Electrician - Basingstoke/Reading/Salisbury
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Solar Field Service Engineer – Renewable Energy Berkshire Up to £38,000     About the role: Astute’s renewables team is partnered with one of the UK leading Solar O&M suppliers to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer. The solar field service engineer will be providing site maintenance across O&M solar farm. This role comes with a salary of up to £38,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company vehicle. If you’re a field service engineer and are looking to work for an organisation committed to a great work culture and career development, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: The solar field service engineer role will have to:  
  • Assist with preventive and corrective site maintenance
  • Demonstrate fault finding and diagnostic skills to identify and resolve reactive maintenance issues
  • Comply with HSE policies outlined by the company
  • Build positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
  • Be willing to response to breakdowns in a timely manner
  • Communicate with management, including highlighting any risks found
  • Complete accurate and timely administrative reports for jobs
  • Any other duties as required
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification or equivalent
  • City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
  • 18th edition
    Personal skills: The solar field service role would suit someone who has:
  • A UK Driving License
  • High Voltage experience, although not essential.
  • Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulation Standards
  • The willingness to participate in an on-call rota
  • Strong Electrical fault-finding skills
    Salary and benefits of the field service role:
  • Salary of up to £38,000
  • Competitive call out rate
  • 25-day holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company Laptop
  • Company Vehicle
  • Companywide bonus scheme
    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 07441 391 419 to speak to  Laura Milsom who can tell you more.   INDREN