Astute People Ltd

Business Development Manager - Solar Starting salary up to £50,000 + commission     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a Renewables Project Developer to recruit a Solar Business Development Manager for its St Helens office. The Solar Business Development Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000, commission, a professional membership and CPD opportunities. The candidate must have previous experience within the Solar industry. If you’re a Solar Business Development Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that can offer professional development and a supportive culture, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Origination Manager, you will:

• Utilise leads and landowner/business owner engagement to identify viable project sites.
• Work alongside the Land Team to assess potential sites.
• Provide high-level commercial markers for Landowners and Businesses.
• Work with internal stakeholders on projects requiring special consents
• Work with the Introducers Network and qualify leads working with the Origination and Commercial managers.
• Present to clients and introduce them to the Approved Contractors Framework.

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

• Relevant degree level qualification
• Strong Sales background
• Previous experience in the Solar Industry

    Personal skills: The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has strong interpersonal skills.
• Is process driven.
• Can present to clients and other stakeholders.

    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role:

• Starting salary up to £50,000
• Commission structure with OTE of £110k
• 1 professional membership
• Full comprehensive package

HV Senior Authorised Person

Bristol/Swindon

 

 

Introduction…

Astute are working with a highly experienced and well-trained team managing one of the largest Ground Mount Solar PV portfolios in the UK who are looking for a Senior Authorised Person to join their team.

 

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The HV SAP will be responsible for:

 

• Commissioning of LV and HV Systems
• Documentation Control
• Safety Procedures
• Project Management of High Voltage Works across the portfolio
• Write, Issue and close required Permits and Sanctions to AP’s and or Competent Persons
• To be responsible for all High Voltage operations carried out on site
• Develop an understanding of the specialist electrical equipment on site
• Lead the investigation and resolution of Plant Trips, Equipment failures, incidents and near misses.
• Ensure all electrical operations and maintenance activities are carried out across the site

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience as a Senior Authorised Person
• HV/LV experience
• Experience in solar is ideal
• Experience in writing switching schedules
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

• £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

Construction Site Manager – Solar & Battery Remote based £65k + Benefits     Introduction 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 Construction Site Manager to attend customers' construction sites, maintaining various Solar and Battery construction programmes on a day-to-day basis. The Site Manager will be carrying out site inspections, ensure compliance to all statutory rules and regulations on installations, liaising directly with the Principal Contractors                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Construction Director you will be responsible for:  

• Responsible person acting as Client Representative for Construction site management of solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Projects
• Responsible for complying with Bluefield Group procedures and policies
• Assist with coordination of any new Solar PV Battery and projects in the current pipeline
• Reporting of activities performed on site daily, through the CMMS or manual reports as applicable
• Own risk assessment, analysis, and operational limitations. Report all near misses to line manager. Liaise with external H&S auditor on EPCs performance.
• Responsible for supervision and coordination of third-party contractors appointed by the Client, carrying out works on site
• Guide and direct third-party contractors to comply with H&S, Environmental and Planning Regulations

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

• 3+ years Solar PV Construction Experience on Utility Scale Solar PV (BESS experience desirable)
• 3+ years Network diagnostics & Remote communications experience, MPAN setup, metering, and SCADA installation
• 3+ years LV/HV Commissioning to G99, G5/4, P28 knowledge of system and DNO interface.
• Familiarity with Solar PV mounting systems, Civil works, Earthing Systems - including review of Construction related QAQC documentation.
• Fully trained in SMSTS; Construction Health and Safety, CDM regulations and Planning compliance. NEBOSH/IOSH diploma is desirable.

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

• £65k basic
• Pension/Healthcare/Life assurance
• Remote OR Hybrid working available

    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

CNC Turner Operator – Night Shift Portsmouth £26,000 – £31,200 DoE + Pension + Overtime     Introduction Astute Technical are currently recruiting for a CNC Turner Programmer who is fully conversant with Fanuc to join one of the South Coasts most established subcontract manufacturing companies, working from complex customer drawings and specifications to create CNC Programs on the latest and most sophisticated CNC Turning Centres. This is an excellent opportunity to work with prestigious clients such as Rolls Royce and work on exciting projects from a range of industry sectors.                     Roles & Responsibilities As a CNC Operator you will be responsible for:

• Setting and Operating CNC Machines
• Ensuring the highest quality is maintained at all times and the machining processes are running efficiently to maximise productivity.
• Maintain highest quality throughout the process, including dimensionally inspect manufactured product, using a variety of measuring equipment, to ensure the drawing requirements are achieved.

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

• Fully conversant in setting/operating Turning machines, ideally Doosan, Bridgeport or Dugard
• Worked to ISO9001 standards.
• Worked to high tolerance levels.

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

• Competitive Salary of £26,000 - £31,200 DoE
• 20 days leave + Bank Holidays
• Overtime at 1.5
• Pension 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 02393910068 to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more.     INDREN

Electrical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team tin the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for…

• Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
• Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out electrical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
• Complete electrical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipments required for each project.
• Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
• Survey electrical systems and plans.
• Project budget and programme management.
• Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
• Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

Candidates should have strong CAD expertise as well as

Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

 

Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

 

 

What’s on Offer.

• Basic salary £40,000 DOE
• Competitive Package
• 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

 

 

 

 

How to apply

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

Role: Electrical Engineer           

Location: Portsmouth

Package Details: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

 

Introduction…

Astute are searching for an Electrical Engineer with a background in electrical design work and knowledge of PLC systems to work closely with maritime defence applications.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Selection of electrical/electronic hardware for design in accordance with customer requirements, including MoD, involving liaison with suppliers.
• Engineering design & production of documentation for hardware and software control systems.  The design to fully comply with our client and/or the customer’s requirements.
• Development of automation and control software that will be installed on process plants to fully comply with our client and/or the customer’s requirements.
• Direction of Design Office during production of designs, including checking.
• Operation of the Company’s Departmental Procedures.
• Liaison with production/sub-contractors during manufacture and test of control systems, sub-assemblies etc.  Supervision of technicians building prototype units.
• Testing and fault finding of control and test systems, including preparation of relevant documentation.
• Visits to clients’ offices or sub-contractor/suppliers’ works as required.
• Analysis, assessment, and deployment of modern technology to improve the effectiveness, operation, and accessibility of information at our clients’ offices.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Background of electrical/electronic manufacturing practices.
• Structured, logical approach to engineering design.
• Fault-finding.
• Ability to work within a team with initiative and minimum supervision to a programme
• Experience of using PLCs and/or embedded systems- of both hardware and software aspects.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary package £35,000-£45,000 (DOE)
• Monday – Friday working hours (1 day at home option)
• Pension
• Good holiday allowance

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393910037 and ask to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.

 

Engineering Manager Recycling / Waste Management Halesfield  - Telford Up to £65,000 + Package 

 

Introduction

Our Client is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Recycling Facility on a full time permanent bases, based in Halesfield. This role will be leading and supporting their Engineering and Maintenance function across the team, strengthening the current strategy on-site.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing all maintenance and engineering strategies across a fast-paced recycling facility.
• Working closely with the head of Engineering to develop and lead a strong planned maintenance structure, optimising and utilising current assets from performance data.
• Working to build a strong basis for maintenance procedures across the site to set the standard for future maintenance strategies.
• Assist alongside the Operations Manager, Unit Manager and Area Manager to influence and assist in key decision-making processes for engineering functions across the site. Working to provide financial and performance reporting where necessary.
• Other duties as required.
• Proactively promote a positive Health & Safety culture, leading towards a target of zero harm across personnel and contractors
• Continuous review of plant availability, and department performance, Identifying gaps, root causes and subsequent improvement activity.
• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering department.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong track record developing maintenance strategies and engineering functions in process, production or manufacturing environments.
• A good understanding of lean concept and optimisation strategies within a production focussed role.
• NVQ 3/ HNC/ HND or equivalent in an engineering subject or a relevant field.
• Demonstrable experience working to strict health, safety and compliance standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experienced leader/manager.
• Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent H&S knowledge and experience.

 

Salary & Package

• Up to £60,000 + Package
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work on a key Polymers Recycling Facility

How to Apply To apply for this role or find out more information, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected] or call Jon Raisbeck on 02393 910035