Astute People Ltd

Civil Engineer Selby £40,000 - £60,000 per annum

We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our client site based in Selby. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Lead Civil Engineer providing support to them to ensure that project work is carried out safely and within budget whilst maintaining quality and standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The delivery of high-level engineering standards and compliances.
• Working closely with external contractors and consultants to ensure compliance is being met throughout the business.
• Contract management which will include negotiations and tendering for contracts.
• Appraisals and assessments for potential projects.
• Working closely with external stakeholders.
• Leading and managing a team when required.
• Managing and co-ordinating civil and structural projects.
• Collating, analysing, reporting and developing concepts from the technical information provided.
• Providing advice and guidance for example project delivery and risk profiles.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in structural design and analysis.
• Knowledge of the execution requirements of complex projects.
• Experience and knowledge of new construction projects, existing structure appraisals back analysis of loads and framing arrangements.
• Experience of writing technical and development specifications, contracts, papers plus other project development documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in the use of 2D & 3D modelling & drawing tools (AutoCAD, NavisWorks etc)
• Experienced in the use of 2D & 3D analysis tools (e.g. REVIT, STAAD, TEDDS etc)
• Knowledge of managing contractors with the skills and ability to lead a team.
• Experience of managing multiple budgets for OPEX and CAPEX.
• Competent with IT systems such as Microsoft Office 365 programmes, document control systems, SharePoint etc.
• Knowledge and/or experience of design & interfaces in industrial process and/or chemical plants
• IOSH or equivalent.
• Permit systems knowledge.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £40,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Bonus
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• 25 days holiday.  

 

If you are interested in this position, then please contact Richard Hambry on [email protected] or call on 02392 919 668.

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of complex Engineering Solutions and services to the nuclear energy, industrial and petrochemical sector, to recruit a Senior Integrity Engineer to be based at Sizewell B. This brand new position will be performing inspection of industrial plant for the monitoring of degradation and corrosion of assets, while developing relationships with customers. This role comes with a base salary up to £56,000 per annum. If you’re a Integrity Engineer, or Corrosion Engineer from a regulated sector and are looking to work for an organisation in the nuclear sector that that invests in itself and their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Integrity Manager you will:  

• Conduct assessments of industrial plant items such as pipework, vessels, tanks, supporting structures.
• Conduct inspections and make recommendations while liaising with company Technical Authorities to develop solutions and propose improvements with respect to known degradation issues.
• Review proposals for remedial work and recommendations for corrosion management according to industry best practice.
• Develop and refine inspection routines.
• Develop resource plans for inspection activities according to schedule and scope requirements.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Qualified in plant inspection such as Level 2 or 3 CSWIP Plant Inspector.

Personal skills The Senior Integrity Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Substantial inspection/integrity experience.
• Self-motivated and driven to deliver own workload with minimal oversite.
• Aspirations to broader team management and capability development within a large multifaceted organisation.
• Experience in working within a highly regulated environment, such as Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Chemical Production, or Aerospace (for example).

Salary and benefits of the Senior Integrity Engineer role  

• A base salary up to £56,000 per annum,

Job Description Job Title Lead Project Controller Department Group Projects Company Urenco Limited Location Any Urenco location Reports to Manager of Project Support Security Clearance Level SC Date 25/2/2020 Version 2 JE Reference   prepared by Paul Clarke Travel Requirements This role requires the mobility to work at Urenco location for periods of time and will require travel of up to 50%.   Job Purpose Act as local lead for a Project Support team. Direct and support the local delivery of project support to projects. This role may be either a full time role or a part-time depending on team size. The Lead Project Controller will directly support local projects and portfolio demands, and act as a first line customer point of contact.   Job Dimensions Urenco Group’s global project portfolio of small and medium projects accumulating up to €100 million annual capex. Select projects ranging from €50 million to in excess of €500 million. Direct Reports Ranging from 2 to 15 (typically planning, estimating, cost or risk related resources) Indirect Reports Ranging from 0 to 5 (contractor, at multiple geographical locations) Budgetary Responsibility None Other Dimensions The role has multiple stakeholders as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group consequently the ability, and availability to travel to and work in several locations is required.   Organisational & Job Context This role forms part of Group Projects, Project Support team, which provides direct project support to effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of project expenditure. The Lead Project Controller will be assigned to a portfolio of minor projects or a major project and supplying project support at portfolio level and ensure the optimum use of Project Support personnel in accordance with Urenco’s policies and procedures. The will normally work remotely from line management and are expected to be able to operate with autonomy whilst providing services to several customers.   Accountability Example Performance Indicators Safety Culture

• Actively promote a pro-active safety culture throughout the project lifecycle and across the Group

 

• Zero fatalities, OSHA, reportable events or Lost Time Incidents

Project Control

• Accountable for the delivery of portfolio level reports including forward resource planning
• Develop project control strategies specific to the project requirements and own the project controls plan
• Ensure alignment between the business objectives and the project delivery strategy
• Ensure alignment between the contractual requirements and the project delivery strategy
• Flow down project control requirements to the supply chain 
• Ensure optimal use of Project Support resources both contract and Staff

• Fit for purpose project control strategies and plans
• Robust project control processes aligned with the business requirement
• Flow down of terms and conditions to enable succinct reporting

Status Reporting

• Overall responsibility for the reporting of project status in relation to safety, scope, cost, schedule and Business benefits objectives
• Provide portfolio / business level reporting
• Analysis of project progress metrics to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Analysis of supply chain progress to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Responsibility for implementing project control metrics to enable performance analysis

• All work conducted in line with Urenco’ policies and procedures
• On time reporting of both project and portfolio information

Integration

• Develop a high performance team, ensuring flawless integration of all sub-disciplines and functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the day-to-day activities of the project control team ensuring project and commercial requirements are fulfilled
• Support the requirements of the project manager and project owner / end client

• Evidence that projects are using and incorporating specialist knowledge in project execution process
• Efficient and effective delivery of Project Support

URENCO’s Commercial Position

• Ensure URENCO’s commercial position is robustly protected through the application of industry best practice in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation and contract management

• Number/Effect of successful contractor claims against Urenco
• Cost and Schedule effects of URENCO initiated changes
• Across the Project lifecycle (performance derived from Project Reporting)

Good Practice Development

• The role will ensure knowledge is retained and transferred and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement

 

• Support the creation and update of project policies and procedures using lesson learnt and previous good practices

  Education & Qualifications Required Essential/ Desirable Experience Needed Essential/ Desirable

• Educated to Degree level a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Project Management  or Project controls Qualification / Accreditation such as APM, PMI or ACostE Etc.

E D  

• Min. 5 years’ experience of managing project control teams
• Min. one project exceeding €10 million
• Demonstrable experience across the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to hand-over
• Min. 10 years working within multi-cultural teams
• Demonstrable success in project delivery outside the nuclear industry

E E D D E   Specific know-how and skills required Essential/ Desirable Behavioural Competencies Competency Level

• Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Project Control Strategies
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategies that successfully deliver project to Business objectives (safety, budget, cost, benefits)
• Experience of and be skilled in managing ambiguity and being confident to take accountability for delivering to the Business
• Experience of managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP, able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context.
• Demonstrable ability in building teams of highly performing professionals,  communicating strategy and building a team accountable for delivery
• Solid knowledge of leading project controls personnel 
• Skilled in leading project teams to success with minimal supervision.
• Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
• Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims.
• Conversant in business English
• Conversant in business language specific to role location

  E E E D E E D D D E E

• Team Leadership Ability to align multicultural team members around clear, common goals to successfully achieve project objectives, in roles ranging from oversight or “management by influencing” to active deliver.
• Driving for Results Continuous drive to achieve and exceed challenging goals, bringing a restless desire to continuously improve
• Focus on Performance Holding team members and contributors accountable to all standards of performance.
• Acting Decisively Taking action to position URENCO to succeed in the future. Willingness to accept personal risk, inherent where action is based on trends and forecasts rather than complete data and information.
• Going Beyond the Data Ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related and identify underlying issues.
• Customer Orientation Focusing effort on discovering and meeting the customer’s (project, or business) requirements.
• Thirst for Knowledge Driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to improve subject matter, organisational, and personnel knowledge.
• Building a Learning Culture Supporting and enabling others to develop their capability in line with organisational needs and personal and professional aspirations.
• Working Collaboratively Works co-operatively with others, seeking input from others within the business, as opposed to working separately or in isolation.
• Challenger Mentality Thinks independently to offer alternative views or suggestions based on a robust understanding of the subject matter and the situation or issue.

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Electrical Process Engineer Polymers Recycling Skelmersdale Up to £55,000 + Package

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such they are looking for a Electrical Process Engineer to join their Polymers Recycling Facility on a permanent based in Skelmersdale. This role will be leading their optimisation programme across the facility, supporting in the improvement of plant performance, safety and capacity across the site while maintaining quality standards.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying various electrical, mechanical and engineering solutions that will assist with the optimisation of plant performance, capacity, and safety.
• Working closely with the Senior Management teams across the site ensure that all technical preparations are completed prior to any optimisation activities being undertaken. This will include providing structured optimisation plans.
• Coordinating the site by liaising with other company departments to develop strong relationships with various clients.
• Ability to perform plant assessments using data driven analysis.
• Be a strategic thinker capable of taking the project from conception through design development to installation and commissioning.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong track record in process development with experience in material handling and processing in areas such as manufacturing, food processing or waste management.
• Good understanding of root-cause coupled with effective engineering solutions.
• Proven experience in the development of technical solutions from concept through to design, installation and commissioning.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering, chemistry, or physics discipline.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to lead teams and conduct financial reporting.
• Full driving Licence

 

Salary & Package

• Up to £55,000 + Package
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work on a key Polymers Recycling Facility

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading insulation subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Thermal Insulation Labourers on a 10-month contract for its Essex site. The Thermal Insulation Labourer role comes with an hourly rate of £16.95.             Key skills  

• Work closely with Thermal Insulation Engineer on day -to – day basis
• Helping and support engineers on site with materials and general insulation works
• Adhere to all general H&S on site
• Must hold either CSCS / CCNSG
• Site experience in either Oil & Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Waste Management or similar

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Thermal Insulation Labourer role  

• Essex
• £16.95 per hour (Monday – Friday)
• £21.95 per hour (Saturdays)
• 10 Months minimum

Job Title:              Project Manager – Cabling & Equipment 

Location:              Hinkley Point C (Bridgwater) + Home working  Role Type:            Permanent  Job ID:                  SF40075    

 

Brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main MEH, cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s 2,500 rooms.  

 

Who we are looking for?

As a Cabling & Equipment Project Manager, we are looking for someone with experience as a project manager on a major electrical project. We require someone with a background in delivering design and manufacturing projects whilst liaising with a multitude of suppliers. 

Candidates that have worked in a nuclear environment are ideal however this is not a prerequisite.

 

What will you be doing?

•    Working as part of the electrical team •    Delivery of design, procurement and manufacture of electrical systems  •    Manage cabling & equipment suppliers •    Ensuring cabling & equipment is kept on time, to cost and to high quality •    Ensuring suppliers have the information they need

 

The experience you’ll bring 

•    Degree in relevant engineering subject or appropriate level of experience  •    Experience of working on a similar electrical project •    Experience on a construction site is desirable  •    Prince 2 practitioner beneficial  •    Will need to be have or be able to obtain necessary security clearance

 

What we can offer

•    Generous holiday entitlement •    Travel and accommodation allowance (if qualify) •    Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance •    Share ownership scheme •    Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.

 

About Hinkley Point C

HPC is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

  Construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create 25,000 employment opportunities, up to 1,000 apprenticeships and 64% of the project’s construction value is predicted to go to UK companies   Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UK’s move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year, or 600 million tonnes over its 60-year lifespan.

 

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Application Guidance

All applications should be made online.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Project Manager – Solar/Battery Storage

Home Based

£50k - £60k Basic + benefits & Hybrid OR Remote working

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with one of the worlds leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. Our client to date has installed over 480 PV systems with a total output of over 4 GW. As one of the largest O&M service providers, the solar energy specialist also takes care of the operation sand maintenance for a capacity of 1.7GW of PV plants.

With a structured growth plan which extends through to 2024, and exciting new opportunity for a Project Manager now exists. As Project Manager you will be responsible for concurrent full lifecycle turn-key EPC Projects ensuring they are delivered on time, Support full lifecycle projects from development through to operational handover.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Site visits to undertake construction feasibility assessments, monitor construction progress, reviewing works against quality and contractual requirements.
• Ensure the highest HSQE standards are always maintained.
• Support the preparation of project tender information. Additionally, prepare subcontractor or suppliers’ specifications and scope of works for contracting.
• Prepare progress reports and assist with budgetary reporting.
• Produce and maintain all required project documentation.
• Identify and escalate any risks to budget, programme or quality to Head of Project Management.
• Create and maintain project timelines.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
• Proficient IT skills. Familiarity with MS Office suite. Experience of MS Project, Jira and Confluence a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50k - £60k DOE + comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working if located near site in Swindon, otherwise fully remote/home based
• Route of progression/career development

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.

 

Ground Maintenance Technician – Solar

Slough Area

£26,000 + Company vehicle

 

Introduction…

Our leading global renewable energy client require a Ground Maintenance technician to join our Ground Maintenance division. The purpose of the role is to carry out effective ground works on the ground mounted and floating solar farms, to help maintain production levels and adhere to planning regulations.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Ground Maintenance Technician will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the ground maintenance works of solar farms including grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, strimming, floating structure maintenance & vegetation removal
• To undertake Solar panel cleaning, using a specifically designed tractor mounted rotating brush and pressurized water system. As well as handheld rotating machinery for the floating array
• Undertake trenching, digging, fence repairs and other manual tasks to assist the Field Service Engineers with repairs and alterations to sites
• Basic maintenance of ground maintenance equipment
• Being able to stay away overnight, expenses pre-paid, 2-3 nights a week at peak times.

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

•  Experience with Ground Maintenance, Landscaping, or similar work
• Trailer license
• Tractor driving experience
• Strimmer and brush cutter experience/certificate.
• PA1 & PA6
• Full UK Driving License

 

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

•  £26,000
• Company vehicle
• Overtime
• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

Buyer

Uxbridge

Competitive salary and benefits

My client is a leader in the design, manufacture, supply and support of high performance fluid control equipment, designed to perform under critical conditions of pressure and cleanliness, to satisfy demanding technical requirements worldwide.

A vacancy now exists for a Buyer to manage the purchasing and expediting activities for assigned commodities, including request for proposals, purchase orders, goods receiving discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, supplier returns, and the expediting of all orders placed.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Buyer, you will be responsible:

• Identifies and processes requisitions from MRP inventory and non-MRP inventory requirements to meet production planning and sales requirements for assigned commodities.
• Assists in purchase order acknowledgements (contract acceptance) with suppliers and updates MRP system.
• Assists in purchase order placement (contract offers) with suppliers.
• Manages open purchase order report to resolve late and partial shipments with suppliers and updates MRP system.
• Manages incoming shipment discrepancies with Receiving and/or suppliers.

Skills & Qualifications

To be considered for the Buyer, you will demonstrate:-

• Knowledge of purchasing processes
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a buying and expediting role preferred
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good MS Office skills
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £30k basic
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with global blue chip clients and sophisticated technology

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441 391419 and ask to speak to Lucie Hayward who can tell you more.