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Astute’s Nuclear team is  working exclusively with  a growing company in the sector to recruit for a Civil Layout Technician for their Bristol office. The Civil Layout Technician role comes with a salary of £35,000- £40,000 plus benefits. If you’re a Civil Layout Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Senior Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Producing civil/layout drawings from the 3D model and using other inputs
• Implementing civil embedded parts in the 3D model and contribution to their model “declashing” process by coordinating and managing various disciplines
• Carrying out layout engineering (positioning of equipment, pipe routings etc.), ensuring that the Layout Rules are correctly followed.
• When requests for changes are issued by the various engineering teams, they incorporate the changes into the 3D model, having checked for technical consistency.
• In the event of any technical problems or deviations, the CAD Designer informs the Building Layout/Civil Leader, offers technical advice, and makes corrections to the 3D model. Produces 2D drawings associated with layout engineering (general layout drawing division into fire safety zones, etc.).
• Performing of 2D-3D-Checks (3D-Model check against P&ID, Single line diagrams etc.)
• Performing component introduction, installation, or maintenance simulations; preparing layout studies.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or qualification in a relevant Engineering subject
• Civil Layout experience.
• Highly regulated industry experience
• Ability to co-ordinate the work of Technicians or Junior Engineers

    Personal skills The Civil Layout Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Motivated to grow as an Engineer
• Looking to work on an exciting project
• Keen to work with a growing business

    Salary and benefits of the Plant Layout Engineer role  

• £35,000- £40,000 salary
• Bristol based, hybrid working
• Benefits package

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading developer renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar PV Engineer to cover sites across Taunton/Glastonbury. The strategically important Solar PV Engineer role comes with a salary of £35k - £50k, 6% pension, bonus, healthcare, and life cover. If you’re a Solar PV Engineer based in the Southwest of UK and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations & Maintenance you will:  

• Carry out routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
• Complying with company procedures
• Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
• Performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs
• Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations
• C&G 2382-18
• C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and ability to follow maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of Solar would be a advantageous, however not essential

      Personal skills The Solar PV Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Enthusiastic about sustainable & renewable energy
• Career driven and open to development

    Salary and benefits of the Solar PV Engineer role  

• £35k - £50k basic DOE
• Bonus
• 6% Pension
• Full health cover/Life cover
• Vehicle/Mobile/PPE/IT equipment all provided
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

   

Solar Operations & Maintenance Project Manager Bristol £50k - £60k Basic + 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 utility scale Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for a Solar O&M Project Manager to provide Project Management for the Solar O&M service within the Operations department to plan and execute a program of upgrade, repair and remediation work on a portfolio of operational solar farms.                          Roles & Responsibilities As the Solar O&M Project Manager you will be responsible for:

• Manage a pipeline of Project work through all stages including identification, quotation, approval, scheduling, planning, execution, technical completion, de-snagging, invoicing and warranty claims.
• Identify sources of new work from end of warranty inspections, maintenance inspection reports, serial defects and upgrade opportunities.
• Forecast the team's long-term resource demand and supply. Action any imbalances.
• Line managing a Site Manager(s) providing coaching, motivation and continuous improvement of quality standards.
• Develop relationships with a selection of quality sub-contractors, managing their site works and providing timely feedback.
• Draw up a consolidated ongoing Project Plan to identify the resources, materials, plant, procedures, costs and timeframes.
• Execute the Project Plan following manufacturer's and warranty requirements, contract terms, quality systems, HSQE standards (including CDM) and best industry practice.

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

• Managing a program of electrical and civil project work
• working on solar sites
• Producing project plans and programs
• Managing solar sub-contractors
• Delivering projects safely, on time and on budget
• Relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH or SMSTS

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

• £50k / £60k DOE
• Pension/Healthcare
• Annual Salary Review and bonus scheme

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to Simon Cheung or call 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a HVAC Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential HVAC Layout Engineer role comes with a salary up to £65,000, hybrid working and private health care. If you’re a Layout Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that works across critical UK and international nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the HVAC Layout Engineer you will:  

• Assessment of the layout engineering data for the building including process and instrumentation, equipment, cable and electrical information. Ensuring analysis and verification of the technical scope.
• Implement layout engineering to improve and/or modify the design where needed to input various electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Work with the wider team to assess the routing of piping, cable trays and HVAC ducts within the 3D Model.
• Produce technical documents such as status reports, introduction notes, design procedures and change analyses
• Coordinate with other relevant teams for the layout activities, sharing layout drawings and plans
• Where possible look to anticipate and adapt to changing needs of the project, keeping all parties updated and on track with progress and modifications.
• Any other duties as required

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Engineering Degree relevant to role
• Experience in at least one of the following areas of engineering: HVAC, Layout, HVAC, mechanical, safety etc.
• Nuclear experience is highly desirable in particular projects involving PWR.
• Previous experience working with 3D design software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, PDMS and/or E3D)

    Personal skills The HVAC Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Knowledge of HVAC and general layout requirements for heavy industrial projects
• Confident in challenging ideas and designs for effective solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of stakeholders
• Able to thrive in a technically challenging role in a dynamic environment

    Salary and benefits of the HVAC Layout Engineer role  

• A salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and seniority.
• Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office
• An opportunity to travel internationally to European offices
• Private Health care

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a global renewable energy provider to recruit a Site Supervisor for its North London site. The Site Supervisor role comes with a salary of £55,265 DOE, bonus scheme, pension and car allowance. If you’re a Site Supervisor and are looking to work for an organisation that is at the forefront of the UK’s renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties  

• Be responsible for the HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Ensures work is executed in accordance with the contract and adhere with project time and budget.
• Coordinates all on site consortium partners and sub-contractors
• Produce change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepare and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plan and execute the installation testing procedures
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Ensure the Electrical Site Head and Site Manager is informed of all site-related activities.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree (desirable)
• Site Supervisor Safety Training (SSSTS)

    Personal skills The Site Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Good understanding of Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2009/105/EC, 2014/29/EC and Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, 2014/68/EC
• Experienced as a supervisor in construction with industrial plants
• Previous experience with co-ordinating contacts and contractors on site
• Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements

    Salary and benefits of the Site Supervisor role  

• Salary £47,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Bonus 8.5%
• Employer pension contribution 5%
• Car allowance £6,000

Astute’s team is exclusively partnering with one of the UK industry leaders in Hazardous Waste Management to recruit a Graduate System Support Analyst to join their established technical team in Wolverhampton. This position is focussed around the strategic systems management for their waste systems and enquiry process.   The Graduate System Support Analyst role comes with a salary of £25,000- £27,000 dependant on experience and the chance to join their development programme on-site. If you hold a degree (or equivalent) in a software, computer or science related subject and have an interest in working within a technical systems team, submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Technical Systems Manager you will:  

• Provide key technical support in relation to internal waste management systems, auditing projects and enquiry order processes (EOP) to ensure efficient implementation and development of current and future systems.
• Carry out day-to-day management of support enquiries from all areas of the business, liaising with teams across the entire business unit.
• Provide assistance in the training of on-site teams in the use of these internal systems and required processes.
• Audit data within the internal systems for quality management, working in line with business objectives and current procedures, presenting reports and feedback to senior teams on performance.
• Provide administrative and technical support on all Waste Management System enquiries alongside the Technical Systems Manager.
• Set up technical data within the system, ensuring all information meets current permit requirements and legislative compliance.
• Proactive regular internal and external interfacing and communication, producing technical reports when required.
• Maintaining continuous professional development and competence for the role
• Any other reasonable duties as and when required.

This role would suit a recent graduate with an interest in technical systems and a passion for working within the waste management/ environmental sector.     Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree or equivalent (HNC, HND) in a Science, IT, Mathematics or a related technical subject.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Some prior experience using SQL of similar computer programming language would be preferable.
• Ability to perform logical analysis and interpret technical data.

    Personal skills The Graduate System Support Analyst role would suit someone who is:

• A strong communicator, able to work and coordinate with people at all levels of the business.
• Comfortable working in a customer focussed role.
• Flexible in their approach to work and comfortable travelling and staying away when needed for work.

    Salary and benefits of the Systems Support Engineer role

• Basic salary of £25,000 - 27,000 DOE
• Enrolment into their internal development/ progression programme.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays
• Competitive health benefits package.

   

Test Support Technician - Electronics Portsmouth £27,000 + 24% Shift Premium     Introduction Astute are supporting a Portsmouth based client who are a leader in the provision of the design and manufacture of life critical safety systems. With a structured growth plan in place, an exciting vacancy exists for a Test Support Technician to provide technical support for all shop floor test equipment. This opportunity is on a double day shift 0600/1400 - 1400/2200 with a 24% shift premium.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for:

• Provide support for all production test equipment, jigs, and fixtures (repair and maintenance).
• Support the Maintenance team in the creation of operating procedures, preventative maintenance procedures and records.
• Ensure input of maintenance and calibration records are detailed and accurately maintained to ensure continued compliance with our quality management system.
• Analyse and continually improve equipment performance by working with Production Staff and Engineering, and by monitoring yield KPI’s.
• Utilise the automated reporting tools to analyse and improve equipment performance.
• Work closely with the Test solutions team to identify equipment and processes suitable for CI

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

• Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electronics
• Experience with fault finding & diagnostic at component level.
• Able to read technical and schematic drawings.
• LabView experience is highly desirable.
• Experienced in using manual hand tools such as multi-meters/oscilloscope

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

• Basic salary of £27,000 + 24% uplift
• 37 Hours a week
• Bonus
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Healthcare Incentives, Pension, Life Assurance

Technical Asset Manager

Renewable energy

Remote

Up to £55,000 per annum + benefits

 

Introduction…

 

Astute are working in partnership with a global business who offer operations and maintenance service to the Wind and Solar sectors. Through their team and the Asset Managers, they’re able to deliver first class services to their clients in using data management and monitoring. We’re looking for a Technical Asset Manager with a solar/wind background to join the team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Technical Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Management of HV contracts and agreements associated with the sites, including ensuring all requirements are met and any breaches are managed on behalf of the owners.
• Act as the point of contact for site owners, assisting with technical queries and making recommendation for any improvements.
• Manage contractor performance to ensure obligations are met whilst measuring KPI’s to ensure value to the customer.
• Complete any historical data and relevant documents to make available to the customer.
• Work with stakeholders to plan, monitor and control operations to deliver business objectives within budget and company policies.
• Integrate sites under construction into operations and onboarding of new sites from tenders.
• Full job description available on request

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience managing HV technical operations of onshore wind farms / solar farms or similar technologies.
• Project management experience with excellent planning and reporting skills.
• Ability to effectively manage contracts and agreements associated with the sites, is essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, both through writing and verbally.
• A degree in Engineering in High Voltage, Project Management or other relevant discipline is desired but not essential
• A Full UK Drivers Licence is required

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £55,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Performance related bonus
• Excellent benefits including private healthcare
• Remote working
• Opportunity for career development with a market leader in renewable energy.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

 

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Environmental Advisor Hazardous Waste Management Hybrid Working + UK travel Up to £45,000 including Car Allowance Introduction We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to join one of the leading hazardous waste management specialists in the UK. The successful candidate will have a significant voice within Augean and their advice will be listened to and will influence the future development of the company. We are looking for an environmental advisor with experience in the waste sector to join our established Corporate Stewardship team, supporting the business on all matters related to environmental compliance, permitting and planning and environmental social and corporate governance (ESG), across our business. This role is vital in providing key advice, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and guidance across the waste planning and permitting spectrum. The knowledge and capability of the successful candidate will contribute to managing Augean’s relationship with the environment and our neighbours, on society and on the economy through the development and implementation of appropriate reduction targets for environmental, social and corporate governance reporting commitments and guiding our path to net zero. The Role The role reports to the Head of Planning and Permitting. The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for:

• Working in the Corporate Stewardship team to provide technical support on all environmental compliance matters across our sites.
• Providing waste compliance advice for new business acquisitions and site development strategies.
• Providing competent and accurate advice to the business on environmental, waste regulatory and waste planning issues, using core knowledge on regulatory requirements and the potential future impacts that changes to legislation or guidance may bring.
• Working regularly with regulators such as the Environment Agency/ SEPA, Local Planning Authorities and the Health and Safety Executive, providing key environmental advice on any issues that arise on behalf of Augean and our clients.
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues and external networks within the waste industry to overcome problems effectively.
• Maintaining up to date working knowledge of relevant waste sector developments, providing technical support documentation for planning or permitting applications and the development of management system procedures.
• Delivering projects to strict deadlines and within required budgetary targets, reporting directly to the Head of Planning and Permitting and the Director of Corporate Stewardship on project progress and workload.
• Continually striving to develop your own knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation, guidance and developments in waste management and environmental matters and a willingness to share this knowledge with others for the benefit of the company.
• Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) requirements relating to compliance, resource efficiency and carbon reduction; and future implications, risks and opportunities relating to climate change adaptation.
• Other duties as required.

Location: This role will be home based; however it will involve a mixture of working at home and travel to our offices / sites across England and Scotland. The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an environmental compliance background within the waste sector. An understanding of the hazardous waste sector would be beneficial. Knowledge of the social and environmental impacts, resource efficiency and carbon saving opportunities and sustainable waste management practices facing the waste sector would also be beneficial. Candidates are likely to have developed previous experience working within the process, waste management or hazardous waste sector; or indirectly as an environmental consultant or regulator. Candidates are expected to be qualified to degree level or equivalent in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Earth Sciences or a similar subject and be a professional member of, or be working towards membership of CIWM, IEMA or another relevant professional body. Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence is essential as well as a flexible attitude to working and willingness to travel. However, the travel will not be on a fixed / regular basis. It will fluctuate according to the needs of the business. What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary of up to £45,000 including Car Allowance.
• Competitive Package including 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Full training and development support within a leading hazardous waste business going through significant growth.
• Level 3 or 5 apprenticeship schemes according to the level of the candidate

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