Astute People Ltd

Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading company in the industry to recruit for a Civils Planner on a long-term contract at Hinkley Point C. The Civils Planner role comes with a day rate of £350- £450 per day                   Key skills  

• Production and maintenance of schedules
• Analysis of schedules to ensure most efficient work flow
• Critical Path analysis
• Leading schedule look ahead to ensure timely and proactive delivery
• Generating schedule reports as required
• Working with the Cost Manager to support the Monthly Cost Report
• Experience of Construction Planning.
• Experience of site works.
• Primavera P6 experience

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civils Planner role  

• Hinkley Point C based
• Hybrid working
• Monday- Friday working
• £350- £450 per day
• Inside IR35

Astute are partnered with a long established, reputable company for service, maintenance and repair for waste handling and recycling equipment. Our client is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their team to cover servicing their customers within the North of England and Scotland.  The Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum plus company van, overtime opportunities and performance bonuses. If you’re a Service Engineer with mechanical and fabrication experience, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:  

• Driving around 100 miles per day.
• Servicing waste handling equipment, quotation work and attending breakdowns.
• Delivering a first-time fix when attending breakdowns.
• Occasional requirements to work away and out of hours.
• Strong teamwork skills on site/ remotely via phone calls or video calls.
• Working with compactors, balers, and other waste handling equipment.
• Once trained, working with 3-phase electrics and display excellent safety understanding.

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

• Mechanically strong.
• 3-phase electrics experience (used to working on equipment).
• Background in maintenance.
• Road experience required.
• Open to a variety of skill sets – multi-skilled, competent engineers preferred.
• Ability to follow electrical drawings and provide phone support to other engineers.
• Knowledge of compactors and balers ideal but not essential.
• Ability to do basic stick welding would beneficial.

    Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• A UK driving licence
• Good customer service skills

    Salary and benefits of the Multi-Skilled Service Engineer role

• Salary of up to £40,000 + overtime, performance bonus and zero sickness bonus.
• Performance based pay structure – chance to grow and learn
• Mobile and van supplied.
• 20 days annual leave and Bank Holiday (Increases after 5 years’ service).
• Cash incentives for performance/ attendance and stand-by.
• Full training provided.

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Service Engineers – Join a Leading Name in Critical Power

If you’re passionate about critical power solutions and want to help us raise the bar even higher, we’d love to hear from you.

At P&I, we don’t just provide critical power solutions—we deliver peace of mind. Since 1999, we’ve grown from a small business into one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of generators and UPS systems. Our mission is simple: to ensure our customers have power when they need it most.

We’re excited about what lies ahead as we continue to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact on our industry and community. Joining P&I means being part of a team where your expertise is valued, and you’re empowered to succeed.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our customers’ critical power needs are met. You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and supporting critical power equipment at customer sites, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing, maintaining, testing, and repairing generators, UPS, and related systems.

• Conducting inspections, site surveys, and load bank testing.

• Supporting installations and commissioning of critical power equipment.

• Planning and supervising on-site work, always prioritising safety.

• Providing technical support and completing accurate service reports.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional with:

• Experience of servicing, maintaining and fault diagnostics on Generators and other critical power equipment

• An engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or similar)

• A self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude who is willing to roll up their sleeves

• Full UK driving license

Why Join P&I?

We understand the value of our team, and we’re committed to offering:

• Competitive pay and benefits that reflect your skills and experience.

• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

• Company Van and laptop

• Enhanced holiday

• Gym and fitness privileges

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including on demand GP services

• Employee retail discount schemes  

• A professional and supportive environment where you can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic and growing industry while developing your skills in a company that’s committed to your success.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and join us in shaping the future of critical power.

Service Engineers – Join a Leading Name in Critical Power

If you’re passionate about critical power solutions and want to help us raise the bar even higher, we’d love to hear from you.

At P&I, we don’t just provide critical power solutions—we deliver peace of mind. Since 1999, we’ve grown from a small business into one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of generators and UPS systems. Our mission is simple: to ensure our customers have power when they need it most.

We’re excited about what lies ahead as we continue to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact on our industry and community. Joining P&I means being part of a team where your expertise is valued, and you’re empowered to succeed.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our customers’ critical power needs are met. You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and supporting critical power equipment at customer sites, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing, maintaining, testing, and repairing generators, UPS, and related systems.

• Conducting inspections, site surveys, and load bank testing.

• Supporting installations and commissioning of critical power equipment.

• Planning and supervising on-site work, always prioritising safety.

• Providing technical support and completing accurate service reports.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional with:

• Experience of servicing, maintaining and fault diagnostics on Generators and other critical power equipment

• An engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or similar)

• A self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude who is willing to roll up their sleeves

• Full UK driving license

Why Join P&I?

We understand the value of our team, and we’re committed to offering:

• Competitive pay and benefits that reflect your skills and experience.

• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

• Company Van and laptop

• Enhanced holiday

• Gym and fitness privileges

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including on demand GP services

• Employee retail discount schemes  

• A professional and supportive environment where you can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic and growing industry while developing your skills in a company that’s committed to your success.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and join us in shaping the future of critical power.

Technical Operations Director is a member of the company’s senior management team, currently comprising the Managing Director, the Sales & Marketing Director and Chairman. In general terms the role of the Technical Operations Director is to manage the company’s operational departments (Field Service, Technical Support and Project Management) in a manner which maximises the effectiveness and productivity of Operations team members and promotes excellent teamwork to achieve 100% customer satisfaction 100% of the time. In more specific terms the major responsibilities of the Technical Operations Director are:- 1. Execute the responsibilities of a Director according to lawful and ethical standards and in abidance with the Company’s policies, vision and values. 2. To assist the Managing Director in the day-to-day operation of the company and in establishing the strategic direction of the company and fulfil the operational business objectives. 3. To provide leadership and to guide, coach and motivate all Operations staff to constantly perform to the high standards required by the company. 4. To take ownership (commercially, technically and operationally) of significant customer orders with the client teams to plan, coordinate, attend site meetings and deliver projects to a high standard, including developing customer relationships. 5. Develop internal processes and structures in the operation team, to improve the technical, commercial and operational capabilities to support business growth. 6. Work with the Compliance Manager to priorities Health & Safety and Quality strategies/standards/certification and lead in the continuous development and implementation across the business. 7. To ensure that all Operations staff are well trained and well equipped to enable them to operate at the high-performance level required by the company. 8. To ensure that the Operations department is always appropriately staffed. Working with the Project Manager, Service & Compliance Manager and Technical Manager to identify, interview and recruit suitable staff when required. 9. To ensure that the company’s spare parts stock is appropriate for the company’s installed base and the company’s finished goods stock is appropriate for the company’s prevailing and forecast level of business. 10. To ensure that the company’s premises remain in good working order. 11. To liaise productively and co-operatively with all members of staff, the company’s customers and its suppliers. This includes the written, telephone and on-site support of all customers and the company’s Operations, Sales & Marketing and Finance staff. 12. To ensure the compliance of themselves and all Operations staff with the company’s dress code and to ensure that all company assets, including vehicles, are well cared for and kept in a clean and operational condition at all times. 13. To ensure the timely and accurate completion by themselves and all Operations staff of all departmental, company and appropriate customer paperwork and administration documents. 14. To check the timesheets and expense claims of all Operations staff to ensure their accuracy and compliance with the prevailing company policies and rules. In addition to the above the Technical Operations Director is required to comply with all and any reasonable requests made by the Managing Director or the Company’s Chairman in his absence. This job description is subject to periodic review and amendment if appropriate. Person Specification for Technical Operations Director – October 2025 In order to achieve Centiel’s vision of being their customers’ power protection & solutions supplier of choice all Centiel employees must be instinctively customer focused and put the needs of the customer first in all things. From a behavior perspective the Operations Director must:- • be honest & open and act with complete integrity in everything they do • treat everyone, including customers, suppliers & fellow employees, with patience, tolerance & respect • be keen to learn & develop both as a person and in the role • be unwilling to compromise on any matters associated with health & safety or the environment • be confident enough to confront any behaviors that do not conform to the company’s vision & values • be proud to be part of the Centiel team and to always present themselves as a positive “Ambassador” of the company From a skills perspective the Operations Director must be:- • 5+ years’ experience in an Operational Management position. (Either/Or Technical, Project Management, Service) • Experience working with customers in the construction industry and various market sectors • Technically competent/qualified in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering • Experience Managing Teams and People • Familiar with Health & Safety and Quality • Commercially aware • Well organised • A good written & verbal communicator • Fluent in English • Numerate • Literate • Flexible • Capable of working on their own or as part of a team • Computer literate • Able to investigate, analyse and problem solve • Licensed to drive in the UK This person specification is subject to periodic review and amendment if appropriate.

Working on The Hub project at Aldermaston.  Overseeing installation works for HVAC and Ventilation.  Piping isnt transferable.  Scope of work is expected to run until Sept 2026. Potential for extensions from there due to set back and winning new projects on site. 

Crane Co-Ordinator - EfW West Midlands £400-450 Per Day Outside IR35 January 2024 24 Months     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Crane Co-Ordinator on a 24 Month contract for its site in the West Midlands. The Crane Co-Ordinator role comes with a day rate of £400-450 Per Day.                   Key skills:

• Co-Ordinating and Supervising lifting and rigging activities.
• Review lifting plans.
• Ensure ground conditions are safe for any operations involving mobile cranes.
• AP duties which will include appraisals & planning lifting activities.
• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator Duties
• General H&S activities.
• MEWP experience.
• NEBOSH qualified.
• Qualified SAP / Must hold an AP ticket.

West Midlands, £400 Per Day, 24 Month Contract, Crane Co-Ordinator role:

• Immediate Start
• Outside IR35

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

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a 6-month contract for its site in Oxfordshire. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  

• Overseeing site day-to-day activities and installation of modular builds
• Adhering to HSE requirements
• Ensuring transport and deliveries are kept on top of on site
• Liaison with the Site and Office teams regularly
• Raise and Sign-off permits
• Must hold modular build experience
• Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
• First Aid (beneficial)

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  

• Oxfordshire
• 6 Months
• £400.00-£450.00 Per Day

Principal CS&A Engineer – Nuclear August start Rate (Inside IR35) - £45 - £60ph Duration - 11 months Warrington/Hybrid     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company within the Nuclear and Defence sectors to recruit a Principal CS&A Engineer for its Warrington site. The project critical Principal CS&A role comes with an hourly rate up to £60ph and a hybrid or remote set up depending on the calibre of candidate. If you’re a Principal (or experienced) CS&A Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a leader in the Nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

• Deliver high quality structural and civil design solutions for Nuclear projects, showcasing expertise in this specialized field.
• Conduct in-depth concept and feasibility studies for multi-disciplinary projects, contributing to innovative approaches.
• Utilize advanced engineering software like Staad for precise and efficient analysis and design of complex structures.
• Prepare essential project documents and coordinate inter-discipline design activities.
• Collaborate with Technicians for seamless integration of design elements in Revit models.
• Work within integrated multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-profile projects efficiently.
• Visiting sites when necessary, including in Scotland.

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

• Degree level qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Currently or working towards Professional Chartership (ICE or IStrucE).
• Previous experience in reinforced concrete or steelwork structure design.
• Nuclear industry experience.

    Personal skills: The role would suit someone who is:

• Currently or eligible for SC Clearance.
• Happy to travel to sites including travel to Scotland.

    Salary and benefits of the Principal CS&A Engineer role:

• Hourly rate up to £60ph
• Expenses paid for all travel
• Potential for further project work

    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 222 961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Astute’s Waste team is partnering with an industry leader in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK to recruit a Service Engineer for its UK operations. The Service Engineer position is vital for the continued operation and service provided to clients & customers, and comes with a competitive salary, opportunity to grow your salary through commissioned sales, full equipment (inc PPE), van + fuel card, and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! If you’re an Engineer working in the waste water sector and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers excellence for all customers, then submit your CV to apply today. This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
• Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
• Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
• Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

    Professional qualifications  

• We are looking for someone with the following:
• Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license

    Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

    Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role  

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + Fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes