Astute People Ltd

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a Site Manager to oversee a BESS (Battery Storage) project in Aberdeen on a 8 months basis from Mid-August. The Site Manager must have an Electrical HV background.

The Site Manager position comes with an hourly rate from £500.00 to £550.00. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Oversee daily site activities for each of their projects within the renewables sector.

• Manage site personnel and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to project plans, health & safety, and quality standards.

• Liaise with project and construction managers to align site progress with programme milestones.

• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation.

• Lead toolbox talks and ensure RAMS are implemented effectively.

• Interface with the client and attend progress meetings.

• Ensure compliance with CDM, company HSEQ standards, and statutory regulations.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager on Renewable Energy projects including Solar and Battery Storage.

• SMSTS qualification (essential).

• ECS/CSCS card (essential).

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (preferred).

• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.

• Strong understanding of health & safety and QA/QC procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Overall Site Manager position:  

• UK Wide role
• £500.00 to £550.00 per hour (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 8 months

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Electronics Repair Technician - Contract

Isle of Wight

Competitive package

Astute Technical are recruiting for an Electronics Repair Technician for a client based on the Isle of Wight (Ryde). Our client is an award winning, global leader in the provision of connectivity, power and control solutions to the defence, industrial, space and aviation sector.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Electronics Test Technician to be responsible for carrying out fault finding, test and repair work.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electronics Repair Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Fault find and repair power supply units down to component level
• Investigate and identify faults using test equipment
• Document all fault-finding and repair procedures ensuring robust traceability
• Work autonomously from the repairs monthly plan

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electronic fault finding down to component level
• Understanding of ESS testing
• Proficient in using electronics diagnostic equipment (Multi meters/oscilloscopes)

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive Rate DOE
• Opportunity to work with prestigious clients in the Aviation, Defence, Space and Industrial sectors

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.

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor in the UK Power Industry to recruit a Telehandler on a 3-month contract basis for their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Immingham. The Telehandler position comes with an hourly rate of £17 to £20 an hour.                       Key skills and responsibilities:

• Operate a telehandler to lift, move and position materials across the site.
• Safely load and unload materials from trucks.
• Transport materials to designated areas within the construction site.
• Report to the Construction Manager on site for the EPC Contractor
• Moving equipment such as Pipes, and cables to be installed on the plant.
• Tasks are provided at the beginning of the shift and then workers are able to carry out their services as they see fit throughout the day under no supervision - i.e., site facilities - taking deliveries - loading delivery banksman, insulating pipes. Toilet maintenance checking all working plumbing. 
• Must hold a valid CPCS card
• Must hold a valid CSCS card
• Valid Telehandler Licence

  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Telehandler role:  

• Immingham.
• £17 to £20 per hour (CIS)
• Start date – August 2025

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading M&E Sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a HSE Advisor on a project in Northwich.             Key skills  

• Dealing with H&S requirements and compliance on site.
• Challenge and give solutions.
• Implement the expected standards and advising contractors.
• Controlling site H&S systems and have regular discussions on site about H&S performance with Site Managers and Contract Managers.
• Must hold NEBOSH, CSCS Card and First Aid.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE role  

• Northwich
• 12 Months minimum
• Outside IR35

Role Outside of IR35 

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a HSE Advisor a 6 months contract basis for its CCGT project based in Immingham.

 

The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £375.00 to £400.00 per day outside of IR35.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• The ability to establish a rapport with all levels of management and safety representatives if and when required.
• Able to carry out effective investigations, audits, inspections and compile reports and recommendations as appropriate.
• Working closely with the HSE Manager onsite to monitor any findings across the project
• Work through HSE documentation for Sub-contractors across the project.
• PC literate with a good level of spreadsheet knowledge.
• Strong ability to influence others.
• Ability to understand the key issues in complex situations.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritize workload and meet targets.
• IOSH accreditation (chartered level preferred). 
• NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety Qualification
• CDM knowledge is an essential requirement for this role. A clear understanding of CDM to be able practically use this knowledge if and when required.
• Happy to work Unsociable Hours

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role:

 

• Immingham £375.00 - £400 per day
• Start date - August 2025

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