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     Overall Department Direction This should be a brief summary which outlines the business strategy of the department and how the role will support this. Details of the job can be explained in this section such as if the role is full time or part time or if it is a permanent or fixed term role.    The Mechanical Building Services Group forms part of the Facilities Engineering Technical Authority and is responsible for delivering a Technical Authority and Design Agency function, supporting the various business units within Devonport Royal Dockyard (DRD), and Ministry of Defence (MoD) establishments. As part of this function, they are responsible for providing intelligent customer support to Ministry of Defence (MOD) projects within Devonport Royal Dockyard. A full time (35hrs/week) Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer is required to support a team in providing their Design and Technical Authority responsibilities to the business. The role is predominantly office based but will require site visits across the Devonport site.  The post will require agile working with 2 days per week on site at Devonport, flexibility will be required to meet the business needs        Main Purpose of Role This section should cover the more specific aspects of the post and summarise the requirements of the role. The primary purpose of the Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer role is to lead Mechanical Building Services projects delivered by subcontractors, on behalf of the MOD. This role ensures that outsourced designs meet technical, regulatory, and business requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority, bridging the gap between the company’s engineering requirements and subcontractor performance.  The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Prescribe the Mechanical Building Services requirements for design projects.
• Specify Mechanical Building Services aspects in Scope of Work Documentation.
• Produce estimates and assist commercial departments in the production of outgoing tender responses.
• Support tender reviews from a technical perspective.
• Represent Babcock at meetings with stakeholders and contractors.
• Provide technical oversight of Mechanical Building Services designs through frequent reviews and progress meetings.
• Support Design Reviews to ensure that subcontractor designs align with company requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance. 
• Design Validation. Conduct independent assessments, technical audits, and feasibility reviews to verify design integrity and functionality. 
• Lead author of design documentation
• Responding to subcontractor Technical Queries.
• Represent the Mechanical Services Technical Authority by leading on-site visits and where appropriate, providing guidance and leadership to staff.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and monitor site works.
• Lead the provision of advice to line management and other key stakeholders, on the implementation and maintenance of design documentation and compliance with relevant codes, standards and legislation.
• Provide technical oversight to junior engineers.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills,   Experience and Competences This section can cover any knowledge and experience needed to carry out the role and also any desirable skills and competencies that may be required for the post.   Required:

• Excellent understanding of mechanical engineering principles for the design, operation and maintenance of Steam & Condensate, Industrial Gases, Fresh Water, Demineralised Water, HVAC, Domestic Water services etc.
• Knowledge and experience of BREEAM, DREAM, Building Regs
• Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment. Knowledge / experience in managing a small team of engineers.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools.
• Knowledge of the design lifecycle
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate, regulations, legislation and technical standards that are applicable to mechanical services system design.
• Knowledge of operating within nuclear or other high-hazard Industries.
• Familiar with energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings. Including principles of building physics such as passive design solutions.
• Experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.

With the following personal competencies:

• Pro-active, ability to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions and act on own initiative.
• Good organisational and time management skills working within time and cost budgets.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing.
• Experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients/stakeholders.
• Questioning attitude
• Attention to detail
• Logical approach to problem solving and provision of advice
• Flexible approach to allow for reactive nature of work
• An ability to work with others and independently
• Professional attitude and approach to work

Qualifications This section should state the required qualification needed. This should be in line with the TORR’s and banding of the role.

• Preferably Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
• Chartered Engineer with CIBSE or IMechE, or working towards CEng.

About FLI Structures

FLI Structures is a leader in the design, fabrication, and installation of steel towers, platforms, screw?pile foundations and infrastructure for the telecoms, rail, highways, energy, radar, pipe?bridge and flood?mitigation sectors. We pair cutting?edge engineering with strong QHSE credentials (ISO 45001, RoSPA Gold). Our in?house teams enable fast, high?quality bespoke solutions alongside repeatable standard products

api.occupop.com+2fli.co.uk+2uk.indeed.com+2. Role Overview

We’re looking for a diligent and technically adept Estimator to join our Commercial team. You’ll prepare cost estimates for steel structures, foundations, and associated infrastructure components—from materials and labour to transport, plant, and installation. You’ll work with engineers, project managers, suppliers, and clients to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and commercially sound.

Key Responsibilities

• **Preparation of Estimates**

  • Perform detailed material take?offs from structural drawings and specifications. • Develop comprehensive cost estimates—covering materials, labour, equipment, logistics, subcontractors, and OPE.

• Commercial Analysis & Value Engineering

  • Analyse project scopes to identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality.

• Supplier/Subcontractor Management

  • Source, evaluate and build relationships with suppliers/sub?contractors (e.g. steel fabricators, transporters, piling teams) to secure competitive pricing and lead?times.

• Cross?Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with design, engineering, fabrication, HSEQ and installation teams to ensure alignment on scope, risks, scheduling, and buildability.

• Bid & Tender Support

  • Assist in bid preparation, including commercial documentation, risk registers, and presentation materials. • Participate in pre?bid and post?bid reviews and client pricing negotiations.

• Project Monitoring & Reporting

  • Track and report on cost changes and variations against estimates. • Support continuous improvement of estimating methods and systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Professional Qualification

  • HND (min) in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.

• Relevant Experience

  • Ideally 3–5 years in estimating steel structures, heavy civil or infrastructure projects (e.g. towers, foundations, pipe bridges). • Proven ability to understand structural drawings and produce cost?based take?offs.

• Technical Skills

  • Confident with Microsoft Excel, Word, and ideally estimating software. • Familiarity with structural fabrication and piling processes is a strong plus.

• Core Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external subcontractors. • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and risk awareness. • Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience, including pension, holiday allowance, death?in?service cover, and employee assistance schemes (education/health perks).

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within the Commercial and Project Management streams.

• Supportive Culture: Health & safety oriented, quality-focused, and committed to your growth.

• Hybrid Working: Combination of site/office presence and remote flexibility.

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Contribute to significant UK infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecom projects that underpin national connectivity and sustainability.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to [[email protected]] (or use the contact form on FLI’s careers page). Explain why you’re a great fit for FLI Structures, including any estimating software you’ve used and notable project examples.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be instrumental in shaping bids for high-impact infrastructure that supports telecoms, rail, highways, flood defences, and renewable sectors.

• Join a 70-year?old company known for quality, innovation, and robust in?house engineering and fabrication.

• Work with a diverse and expert team across multi-disciplinary fields, including design, engineering, fabrication, and installation

Astute’s Power team is partnered with global engineering company to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Atherstone, Warwickshire. The vital Maintenance Manager role comes with a salary between £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits. If you’re an Engineering/Maintenance Manager, or an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking progression, 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 Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Leading, training, and developing a team of multi-skilled technicians responsible for maintaining all plant equipment to the highest of standards to ensure maximum availability.
• Liaising with the Operations Manager for the purpose of plant improvement / modification / upgrade work
• Planning and managing plant outages.
• Managing the maintenance department’s budget.
• Developing the sites out of hours maintenance cover arrangements

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally having a HNC minimum qualification in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation, etc
• Ideally a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

    Personal skills and prior experience The Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Supervisory or management experience in a Maintenance/Engineering role on a power station or similar heavy process environment such as Power Generation (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Refineries, Petrochemical, etc.
• Strong knowledge of pressure systems safety regulations (PSSR) would be ideal
• Thorough understanding of using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
• Experience working with rotating plant and steam boilers.
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience of managing budgets

    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role  

• Starting salary of £60,000 - £65,000
• Bonus
• Other benefits   

   

Design Engineer - Solar Remote working £35k basic + Benefits Roles & Responsibilities As the Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• General electrical design activities for the DC and AC installation of solar farms and energy storage projects
• SLD preparation, cable sizing calculations, earthing layouts, cable management solutions, etc.
• Ensure engineering designs are completed to planned timescales
• Reading design specifications and technical drawings
• Evaluating technical specifications in the tender documentation packages and reviewing risks and implications of the requirements

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

• Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy
• HNC/HND or equivalent minimum; BSc, BEng or equivalent desired
• Experience within renewables industry, energy storage either in consultancy, DNO, ICP, renewable energy developer, or alternatively another engineering environment
• Knowledge and understanding of international and UK electrical standards
• Knowledge of electrical design software (eplan or similar)

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

• £35k Basic
• Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Life Cover, 33 days holiday Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Career Progression

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.  

Technical Lead Engineer - Valves

• Employees can work remotely
• 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. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. 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 Valves 
• 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. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

EPC Design Engineer - Solar

Remote – Home based

Starting salary up to £55,000 DOE, bonus and car allowance

 

 

About the role:

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a market leader in the development, construction and O&M of renewable energy projects to recruit a Design Engineer.

 

The Design Engineer role comes with a starting salary up to £55,000, KPI based bonus and fully remote working.

 

If you’re a Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a market leader in pioneering renewable technologies and then upload your CV to apply today.

 

 

               

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

·         Carry out electrical systems design for the electrical installation of Solar and BESS projects.

·         Read and review design specification and complete technical drawings to project timelines.

·         Provide technical and engineering advice in elation to project challenges.

·         Attend project meetings with key stakeholders.

·         Support in the winning of projects including tendering, bids, and sales and purchasing.

·         Prepare substation layouts, wiring schematics, cable containment solutions and more.

 

 

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

·         Minimum HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering.

·         Experience within the renewables industry especially within Solar or BESS.

·         Knowledge of grid connections and applications.

 

 

 

Personal skills:

The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

·         Passionate about renewable energy.

·         Thorough and has great attention to detail.

·         Good at problem solving especially to a time limit.

·         Happy to travel as needed.

 

 

 

Salary and benefits of the role:

·         Starting salary up to £55,000 DOE

·         Car allowance

·         KPI based bonus

·         Full health cover and life assurance

 

 

 

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 02392 222961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.

 

INDREN

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor on a 24 months contract for its West Midlands site. The Remeasurement Site Quantity Surveyor role comes with a flexible day rate.             Key skills  

• Responsible for the measurement and valuation of selected subcontract packages
• Measures and evaluates changes from revised drawings and site inspection at regular intervals in accordance with the contractual measurement rules and rates and standard methods of measurement.
• Develop and issue sound, accurate cost reports, accurately reflecting the financial position of each package and forecast commercial status and cash flow, including interface with CAPRI and SAP. Identify trends and implement the requisite actions. Identify variances and explain the cause and potential effect and where necessary implement mitigation measures to reduce the impact.
• Participate in or run regular technical and commercial site meetings, issue minutes of meeting.
• Document commercial aspects of any change / deviation /claim in PIRS working collaboratively with the technical work package holder, project procurement, scheduling, site management.  Early recognition and maximisation of opportunities . Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation measures in consultation with the work package holders.
• Responsible for the claim management for designated subcontract packages, establish a strategy of dealing with claims and diligently collate all the necessary supporting documentation, assesses counter- claim potential in close coordination with the relevant work package holder and other staff.
• Leads subcontract commercial negotiations and account meetings, including preparation of subcontract final accounts (remeasured as required).
• Carry out procurement of minor works / finishing works packages with support and input from head office personnel
• Provide return of experience per contract package through ongoing feedback to head office, and final account close out reports including lessons learnt.
• Must have remeasurement experience measuring quantities of work undertaken. 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor role  

• West Midlands
• £500 Per Day
• 24 Months Contract