Astute People Ltd

Reporting to the Operational Control Support Team Leader, your role as OCS Administrator will be to maintain a positive and friendly company image by acting as the first line of contact to visitors, customers, and vendors in person, online, and via telephone. To ensure a good flow of office procedures you will work alongside the Service Coordinator and Project Controller and support the Service and Projects departments, carrying out common office duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Planning maintenance visits using excel and resource planning tool

• Producing weekly/monthly customer reports

• Setting up of projects

• Order handling within SAP

• Entering information into CRM

• Quotation creation

• Invoicing and managing customer billing plans

• Welcoming guests organising client lunches

• Travel Booking

• Raising purchase requisitions

• Supporting with facilities

 

Required Qualifications, Skills and experience

• Must have a minimum of three to five year’s experience working in an office environment

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work without supervision

• Excellent time management skills

• Exceptional communication and customer service skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• SAP knowledge (essential)

• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to handle confidential information

• Strong record keeping skills

• Good time management skills with the ability to multitask

• High personal drive for continuous improvement

• Potential and desire to progress and develop

 

What you can expect from us:

• 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with flexibility required to meet customer and business needs.

• After initial training period, hybrid working will be available, from home and our office in Aberdeen. There will be times for which your presence in the office is required, you should therefore live within commutable distance.

• A permanent contract with a competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Benefits, including pension with company contribution, death in service cover, staff bonus scheme, healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service.

• Exciting challenges within a global organisation that encourages a high degree of individual responsibility, with excellent career opportunities.

• Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services.

 

Due to the nature of our business, please be advised at the offer of employment stage we will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Education and Employment checks on all candidates.

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: PROJECT COORDINATOR DATE: DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE 1.2 JOB PURPOSE: The Project Coordinator sits within the Projects Department managing small projects and supporting the Project Manager on larger projects AMS is contracted to deliver. MAIN DUTIES/RESPSONSIBILITIES: Project management • Building project plans for new projects (small/medium sized) • Keeping project plans up-to-date by liaising with Engineering, Workshop and Supply Chain personnel for progress updates • Liaising with the project stakeholders, ensuring they are suitably informed and involved during all stages of the project • Maintaining a project risk register • Representing AMS in project meetings with clients Reporting • Generating project status summaries for Management • Generating monthly project accruals • Reporting progress on projects both internally and externally Bid support • Generation of project milestone payment plans • Generation of high-level project plans Project administration • Complete all project administration, e.g., GCs, RFIs, time booking calculations. • Expediting payment certificates from clients • Sending accruals and payment requests to customers • Keeping invoicing database and Order Book spreadsheets up-to-date • Assisting with project financial forecasting Quality Document No: 100-TMP-114 Ver.1.0 The role will require the candidate to: Complete all the tasks ensuring that the company standards are maintained and improved. Ensuring all work is compliant with our ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards. At all times the person is responsible for complying with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and guidance. RELATIONSHIPS: Accountable to: Senior Project Manager Key resource available to Post: Administration Support PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Workplace: 1604-1605 Carnival Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6GY or at any other location of the Company’s direction including various customer and supplier sites. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working pattern: Optional 4- or 5-day working week. Same hours worked per week but spread over either Monday -Thursday or Monday to Friday. OFFER Salary: £Competitive Holidays: 25 days plus Public Holidays Pension: 8% company contribution Healthcare: ‘Health Cash Plan’ contribution Bonus: A % of profits over and above a certain level is distributed to staff in the form of a combination of bonus and contribution to a ‘Staff wellbeing fund’ from which staff can choose via a committee how the money is spent (e.g. on events, facilities, equipment, furniture, etc.). PERSON SPECIFICATION: 1. Ideally, qualified to HNC/HND or degree level in a relevant field. 2. Demonstrate a commitment to professional development. It is expected that that the project coordinator role will with appropriate training and experience develop into a project management professional ensuring the project management activities support the organisation’s strategic goals. 3. Ability to be flexible and adaptable in work practices and be able to influence and negotiate. 4. To be focused consistently on delivery and be able to escalate appropriately to resolve issues. 5. Good communication skills. 6. Display professionalism and competency in performing assigned tasks that consistently result in quality outcomes. Quality Document No: 100-TMP-114 Ver.1.0 7. Able to build relationships, working with the operations/engineering teams and clients. 8. Show evidence of understanding and working to company procedures and their effect on all areas of business. 9. Commercial awareness, developing a knowledge of business case production, budgets, income management and margins.

Astute’s Civil Engineering team is partnering with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure company, renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for the Sizewell C project. The Senior Quantity Surveyor role is essential to the success of the project comes with a salary of £60,000–£70,000 per year, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant nuclear projects. If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in civil engineering or infrastructure projects and are looking to contribute to a high-profile development, submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Managing Surveyor, you will:  

• Manage and administer NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and optimising project outcomes.
• Oversee project budgets, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and submit valuations, claims, and variations in line with contractual requirements.
• Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Mentor and guide junior Quantity Surveyors to support their professional development.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure accurate cost forecasting and risk management.
• Attend project meetings, providing commercial insights and updates.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding and experience with NEC contracts.
• Proven ability to manage or mentor junior team members.
• Qualifications are not essential but the following are advantageous:
• Accredited courses by RICS, CIOB, or ICES.
• A degree with a numerical or technical focus.
• Relevant HND subjects such as building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering, or structural engineering.

Personal skills The Senior Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone who is:  

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• A confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders.
• ?Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• ?Committed to professional development and mentoring others.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role  

• Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per year
• Company car or CAR allowance
• Pension and benefits package
• Accommodation available for non-local candidates
• Opportunities for career progression within a prestigious project

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a global engineering company that specialises in project management and consultancy services within the nuclear sector to recruit a Principal Electrical Engineer in Glasgow, Scotland. The Principal Electrical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 and company car. The key responsibility of this role is to lead and manage key design and construction activities for high-risk, high-complexity projects, primarily in a maritime environment. If you’re a Principal Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for a global engineering company, then submit your CV to apply today.                    Responsibilities and duties As a Principal Electrical Engineer you will:  

• Attend project meetings, design reviews, and hazard identification workshops.
• Manage stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee external engineering consultants and contractors.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including design substantiation reports and safety-related assessments.
• Manage design changes, concessions, and updates to key documents.
• Author and maintain examination, inspection, maintenance, and testing (EIMT) schedules.
• Supervise on-site construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical direction to ensure compliance with design intent and safety standards.
• Review contractor work plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Support the development of safety cases and periodic safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng) or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design standards (British & European Standards).
• Experience in designing, assessing, and specifying high and low voltage systems.
• Familiarity with industrial systems (pumps, generators, HVAC, SCADA, PAVA).
• Proven ability to develop technical justifications for design modifications in high-hazard environments.
• Experience working on multi-discipline projects, ideally in defence or maritime sectors.

Salary and benefits of the Principal Electrical Engineer role

• Competitive salary of up to £70,000
• Company Car
• Excellent benefits package

   

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a company that look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit an Development Project Manager to support tenders and . The strategically important Development Project Manager role comes with a competitive salary of up to £40,000 with great benefits and bonus. If you’re an Development Project Manager 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 Development you will:  

• Understand the client’s needs and requirements, key strategic deliverables on the bid and any considerations for Veolia in the development of the bid.
• Work with the Business Development Manager to develop solutions (technical, legal and financial aspects).
• Work in collaboration with regional and support functions to ensure buy-in and development of robust proposals.
• Ensure that tenders are submitted on time and in line with the client requirements.
• Research and assist in the production of detailed Method Statements for tender submission.
• Manage the preparation of presentations and attend all client meetings. 
• Involvement in stakeholder engagement and planning consultations.
• Manage the liaison with Local Authorities (clarification process).
• Write and proofread sections of the tender.
• Produce a high standard of work in terms of accuracy and consistency.
• Provide other project management and general support for the department as needed.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience of managing projects..
• High quality writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

      Personal skills The Development Project Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Flexible in regard to
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working hours.

    Salary and benefits of the Development Project Manager role  

• Up to £40,000 salary
• Annual Bonus scheme

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. They are looking for a Senior CS&A Engineer to provide hands-on analysis and design within the C&S department.   This integral position comes with a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience and the chance to work on a hybrid basis.   If you’re an experienced Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that invests in their staff, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Senior CS&A Engineer you will:  

• Prepare design documentation throughout the design process
• Develop designs to satisfy technical specifications
• Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
• Contribute to design reviews
• Prepare of technical specifications
• Prepare risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures

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

• A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of structures and foundations using Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel
• Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel
• Knowledge and understanding of Structural steel connections and connection types
• Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position

    Personal skills: The CS&A Engineer role would suit someone who has/is:  

• Strong team player
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel
• Ability to obtain security clearance

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

• Base salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Career development opportunities  
• Hybrid working

Quantity Surveyor Work location:  Hinkley Point C – Bridgwater, Somerset Hours: Full time on site /possibility to work 1 day a week from home Reporting to: Framatome – Site Contract & Commercial Manager Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure progress report of installation & commissioning activities on the field:
• Ensure daily visits and report of progress of Framatome team installation and commissioning activities on-site, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and
• Manage contractual disputes related to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization
• Variation Management:
• Assess the impact of waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization on project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and submit variation orders to the customer for approval and negotiation.
• Track and document approved variations, ensuring accurate measurement, valuation, and invoicing.
• Commercial Management:
• Engage in commercial negotiations with the customer to reach fair and equitable agreements regarding events leading to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization.
• Prepare detailed cost impact analysis and reports for customer review and approval.
• Maintain effective communication channels with the customer to address commercial
• concerns and resolve disputes.
• Documentation and Reporting : o Maintain accurate records of events leading to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization, including supporting documentation and correspondence. o Prepare regular progress reports, cost reports, and financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. o Provide timely and accurate updates on cost variations, commercial negotiations, and project financial status.

Key Skills and experiences:

•  Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry, with a focus on site activities and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial mechanisms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in performing clear writing reports
• Effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies and processes.
• Computer skills Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
•  

Background:

• Nuclear, Engineering/Construction

Additional information

• On site at Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater
• Working hours – full time

 

Deputy Group Leader (Manufacturing Control)                                        Aztec West (Bristol)                                                                                                             (3 days per week minimum) EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. At HPC we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes. For the HPC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Deputy Group Leader – Manufacturing Control The UK Manufacturing Control (UKMC) team aims to provide adequate and reactive surveillance on:

• Manufacturing documentation and In-shop manufacturing.

• In-shop manufacturing:

These activities are achieved to provide confidence to our clients (projects) and to ensure that the manufactured parts and equipment reach the expected level of quality, in accordance with the specified requirements, and can thus be delivered to nuclear sites for installation. Created in November 2021, and as part of DI (Industrial Division of EDF Group), the UKMC team is now part of EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E). Its headquarters are in Bristol (Aztec West). The main competencies of the team are Manufacturing, Materials, Welding and NDTs. UKMC current scope of work is basically all the manufacturing in the UK for new nuclear projects (UK and abroad) and the French operating fleets. But most of the work (~90%) is dedicated to HPC project, on all areas and programmes:

• Nuclear Island (UK4101, HK4102.1)
• Conventional Island and Balance of Plant (UK3011, UK3511, UK3252, UK5211, UK5221…)
• Marine Works (OH2231)
• Civil Works (HK2201)
• Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC – MEH (OH3631, HK2798, HK3699)

The purpose of this role is primarily to assist the Manager/Group Leader of the UKMC team. The main tasks are: Technical assistance contracts:

• to perform the operational management of TA services (monthly meetings with partners, monitoring of actions, monitoring of indicators, etc.)
• to verify the partners times, log of activities, invoicing…

Internal control and monitoring of the team activities:

• to achieve the managerial validation of some of the team's technical deliverables
• to monitor the actions given to the UKMC pilots (assigned with the management), and to challenge the team performance (with the UKMC KPIs)

Internal support:

• to provide support to the UKMC pilots for the assignment of inspection resources (arbitrations if necessary)
• to help the UKMC manager in preparing the monthly team meetings (updating KPIs dashboard, preparing some topics)
• to help solving all kinds of issues (IT, logistics…)
• to carry out various administrative procedures

Internal managerial representation:

• to ensure a field presence (with in-shop inspectors)
• to participate in regular meetings with inspectors and engineers

Taking information externally:

• to participate in part of the directorate meeting within DI
• to participate in some technical and transverse meetings in DI and EPR-E

Propositions of business development, and identifying strategic opportunities The candidate will have to be able to travel on a regular basis in the UK (couple of times each month) and occasionally in France (Paris). To be considered, we require the following skills and experience:

• Management skills: an already acquired and successful experience is team leading/management (preferable), otherwise to be able to demonstrate such skills
• Knowledge in equipment procurement contracts for nuclear projects (HPC preferably)
• Good technical competencies in mechanical engineering, materials, welding
• Advanced knowledge in the manufacturing of equipment/parts, as well as in Quality and/or Surveillance
• Experience in the management/coordination of contracts for technical assistance

Skills required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and writing)
• Dynamic personality, agile and innovating thinking, but also capable of following the process
• Conscientiousness, well-organised
• Ability to prioritise, to question and understand the imperatives and to meet commitments to quality and schedule
• Ability to remain focused under pressure, thinking clearly and objectively
• Ability to cope in a multi-interfaced and changing environment, and to manage the interactions within a multi-disciplinary team

Languages (level)

• English: fluent preferred, at least B2
• French: preferable, but not mandatory

Competitive Salary & Benefits   At EDF we’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.?  In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.   Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.?  Why EDF?  When it comes to saving the?planet,?everyone’s talking the talk these days. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we’re not just talking about it, we’re doing something about it.??  At EDF every single one of us is 100% committed to reducing the UK’s carbon emissions to Net Zero. We’re generating the right mix of low carbon electricity to power the nation today and building the low carbon infrastructure Britain will need tomorrow.???  Our people form a 10,000+ strong community, rich in diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We empower our people with the skills they need to build a successful career and to bring our purpose to life in their work.? Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.?   

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a company that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solutions with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a BIM Programmer to be involved in an Energy Recover Facility new build in North London. The strategically important BIM Programmer role comes with a competitive salary. If you’re a BIM Programmer 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 BIM Manager you will:  

• Develop programming solutions using C# and SQL.
• Work with Navisworks API and Revit API to customize and optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with the BIM team to implement Autodesk Forge solutions.
• Support BIM Manager with the integration of digital tools across projects.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• Proven experience in programming for BIM applications

    Personal skills The BIM Programmer role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

      Salary and benefits of the BIM Programmer role  

• Competitive salary