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Astute’s Environmental team is working with a purpose-driven consultancy recognised for its collaborative culture and technical excellence, to recruit an Associate / Associate Director – Ecology, based in either London or Redhill (Gatwick), with flexible hybrid working.

This Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role offers a salary of £65,000 to £72,000, alongside flexible working, structured progression, and a collaborative team environment committed to sustainability and innovation.

If you're an experienced ecological consultant looking to take a lead role in shaping the future of ecology consultancy in the South East — while working across varied, high-impact projects submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role

Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of a broad portfolio of ecological projects

• Prepare and review PEAs, EcIAs, ES chapters, BNG assessments, and HRA reports

• Provide high-quality technical and commercial advice to clients

• Oversee project delivery, ensuring financial performance and client satisfaction

• Write and contribute to tenders, bids, and proposals

• Mentor junior team members and support professional development

• Act as technical reviewer for reports and deliverables

• Identify opportunities for new services and client growth

• Champion best practice in health, safety, and quality assurance

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant degree (Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline)

• Extensive consultancy experience, ideally at Senior, Principal or Associate level

• Full membership of CIEEM (or working toward it)

• Chartered status (CEcol or CEnv) desirable

• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and protected species

• Proven track record in project management and client engagement

• Experience in team leadership and technical mentoring

• A full UK manual driving licence

Personal skills

The Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role would suit someone who is:

• Commercially aware, technically excellent, and collaborative in approach

• Passionate about delivering pragmatic, high-quality solutions

• Skilled in both independent and team-based working

• Looking to make a long-term impact within a growing team

• Excited by a leadership role that combines hands-on delivery with strategic growth

Salary and benefits of the Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role

• £65,000 – £72,000 depending on experience

• Car allowance (up to £5,000)

• Flexible hybrid working (1–2 days per week in-office preferred)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)

• Private medical insurance

• Career development and chartership support

• Annual salary review aligned to market standards

• Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Astute’s Renewable Team is partnering with an established Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Regional Environmental Compliance Engineer to lead environmental compliance and performance across the UK anaerobic digestion sites. We are looking for someone able to work in a hybrid capacity from the main site in Stokesley. The Regional Environmental Compliance Engineer role comes with a starting salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, as well as bonus schemes. If you’re an experience Environmental Compliance Engineer 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 of the Regional Environmental Compliance Manager role Reporting to the Managing Director you will:  

• Oversee and maintain environmental permits, ensuring compliance across all UK sites.
• Prepare and submit statutory environmental reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support environmental permitting and approvals for new developments and acquisitions.
• Serve as a primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency and local authorities.
• Monitor and interpret environmental legislation, ensuring ongoing compliance and future readiness.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, identifying risks and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead and assist with both internal and external environmental audits.
• Provide technical guidance and support to site managers and operational teams.
• Develop and enhance environmental procedures and management systems.
• Track environmental performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver training and share knowledge to strengthen environmental awareness and capability across teams.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into daily operations.
• Travel regularly to sites across the UK (50–75%), demonstrating flexibility to accommodate changing locations.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in environmental permitting, compliance, or regulatory roles within the UK, ideally within anaerobic digestion, renewable energy, waste management, or wastewater sectors.
• A recognised environmental qualification is desirable, with preference for a NEBOSH Environmental Diploma; however, equivalent qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Environmental Certificate, IEMA) will also be considered. ISO 14001 knowledge or certification (such as Internal or Lead Auditor) is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to anticipate changes and provide strategic guidance.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and enhancing environmental management systems and processes, including ISO 14001.

Personal Skills The Regional Environmental Compliance Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in engaging with internal teams and external regulators.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret environmental data and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Practical problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role Details

• Salary between £60,000-£65,000 depending on experience.
• Pensions contributions
• Healthcare
• Other benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Control & Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a competitive salary banding + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Control & Instrumentation and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Control & Instrumentation Engineer role As C&I Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• Provide technical support for control and instrumentation systems on site
• Plan, execute, and oversee Control & Instrumentation Engineering projects.
• Deliver technical expertise to shape maintenance strategies, offering engineering support for the site
• Coordinate and support maintenance work as needed to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Work towards achieving demanding targets in commercial performance, safety, environmental standards, quality, and personal development.
• Assist in the planning and execution of major outages
• Contract Management of Control & Instrumentation related work and budget responsibility

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:

• A formal engineering qualification in a relevant subject such as Electrical/Electronic/Control & instrumentation Engineering
• Having a Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or above would be advantageous 

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge   The Control & Instrumentation Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working in an industrial engineering environment such as Power Stations (CCGT, Coal, EfW, Biomass, etc), Paper Mills, Steelworks, Refineries, etc
• Experience in budget and contract management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Health and Safety and Environmental
• Experience working with various C&I Equipment including instrumentation, control valves, PLC/DCS systems, etc
• Prior experience working on projects/plant upgrades would be advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrumentation Engineer role  

• A competitive basic salary banding depending on experience
• Bonus
• Good pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunity
• Other excellent benefits

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WHAT WE ARE ABOUT Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services. With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) In the UK we are currently over 300 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings. HOW TO DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking to recruit a Head of Project Management.   Reporting to the Head of PMO, the Head of PM will be primarily responsible for effectively managing the Project Management organisation to ensure the business needs are satisfied in relation to project delivery across the BLs. In particular, you will ensure that the Project Management capacitiy and capabilitiy are sufficiently developed and matured to deliver value to our customers and mitigate business risks for Framatome Ltd. The core operational areas of the business are new build projects, engineering projects and existing fleet services. Our business is delivered through projects and as such is requiring a very strong Project Management and culture. As part of our growth, we have reinforced this aspect of the business creating a PMO organisation encompassing:

• The line management of senior PMs and PMs;
• The line management of the Project Control team (incl. cost, schedule, risks, document management).
• The ownership of the Project related processes and reporting (for both management and control of projects) and associated tools/systems.
• The governance and assurance supporting the delivery of projects to the Operational Business Lines (BL).
• The implementation of tools and data supporting the overall resource planning of the business (between resource needs and business needs).

As such the Head of PM will be a senior driver to develop a strong and integrated project management culture across Framatome Ltd in the UK. The Head of PM will work closely:

• With the Head of PMO and Heads of BL to identify and allocate PMs to the projects related to their respective portfolio and adapt the PM resources to the needs of the business.
• With the Head of PMO to develop the integrated Project Management practices within the company.
• With QHSE team to ensure the Project processes are documented, implemented and records are maintained according to our IMS and other Project Management requirements.
• With resource managers to identify future technical and supporting resourcing requirements to allow adequate time for competence development.

    Your responsibilities The Head of PM will directly:

• Manage the project management team and ensure adequate resources and training is provided to deliver our projects and mitigate the risks for the company.
• Provide input to HR team regarding Project resource needs based on their assessment of up-coming projects and contracts.
• Coordinate with Sales team to support winning proposals to our customers leveraging our strong Project Management culture.
• Organise the project review processes enabling the COO and Head of BL to assess the project performances (individually and at portfolio level).
• Develop and follow-up implementation of action plans in relation to project management processes, tools and systems.
• Provide the business with the assurance and governance that projects are managed according to the set standards for the business in relation to their complexity and risk for the business.
• Support the COO and BL management in making decisions related to the projects needs based on their current performance to ensure future objectives are realised
• Act as a point of escalation for customer queries on project related matters in support to Head of BL

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Required Attributes:  

• Experience in highly regulated industries. Experience of Nuclear industry is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing complex projects and/or programs and/or project portfolios from a delivery perspective (vast experience)
• Management of PM teams and experience of planning resources, workload management. (Vast experience)
• Strong knowledge and experience of implementing of project processes, systems, and tools and understanding of finance, budget, and project accounting. Project management Certification (PMQ, working toward PPQ or equivalent)
• Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001,19443) and working knowledge of IMS systems
• Technical knowledge of some area of the business (engineering, manufacturing, supply of equipment, site management)
• Have very good understanding of finance, budget, and cost management
• A comprehensive understanding of the health, safety and environmental requirements of managing project (incl. CDM regulation)
• Experience and understanding of commercial and contract management (incl. NEC, FIDIC, ad hoc, etc.)
• Working experience with ERP (SAP preferrable)
• Autonomous

Desired Attributes:  

• Passionate in developing and mentoring people
• Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture
• Understanding of the client side of Project Management
• Member of an appropriate professional body or working towards (CIOB, APM, PMI etc.)
• General understanding of main codes and standards used in the nuclear industry and their respective areas (e.g. ASME, RCC, ISO 3834, ISO 1090, etc.)
• Understanding of performance management techniques (LEAN, Six Sigma)
• IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate (highly desirable)
• CSCS Managers and Professionals Test
• Ability to oversight tenders and provides price estimates

Desired Personal Characteristics:  

• Confident manner, good presentation skills
• Determination - not easily discouraged or put off
• Passion, enthusiasm and charisma.
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix. Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.  

Electrical Technician Waste Management London £45,000  - £47,000   Introduction… Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their Waste Transfer site in London. You will ideally have experience working in a similar environment, in a relevant sector such as Recycling, Waste Management, Water Treatment etc. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business in a stable and everchanging industry.   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Reactive repairs and maintenance on a range of equipment across the site.
• Preventative maintenance on all electrical systems including pumps, motors, PLCs, control panels etc.
• Maintaining and servicing controls and instrumentation across the site (flow meters, temperature gauges etc.)
• Always working to minimise downtime across all equipment site-wide
• Remaining health and safety always focused

  The shift rota for this position is 4 on 4 off including days and nights. Please only apply if this is suitable.   Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 minimum Electrical qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ 3)
• 18th Edition would be desirable
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, anaerobic digestion etc.)
• Previous health and safety training

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

• £45,000- £47,000
• Shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, with a mix of days and nights
• Fantastic pension and holiday allowance
• Retail and leisure discount scheme
• Access to all company benefits

  If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910037 and ask to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more. INDREC  

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

 

Site Based BMS Controls Engineer

 

Job Description:

Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools, and government offices. Mitie has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.

Plan Zero is Mitie's initiative to make net-zero carbon happen. Our knowledge of customer estates, combined with our ability to execute a zero-carbon strategy from assessment through to delivery is, we believe, unrivalled.  Our customers include the biggest organisations in the UK and to date we have saved them over 353,000 tonnes of carbon.

We believe every organisation has a responsibility to act to reduce their impact on the planet and we are recruiting talented, passionate people to help us make Plan Zero happen.

 Our key drivers are Zero Carbon, Zero Waste and Significant Biodiversity Net Gain.

www.planzerocarbon.com

 

How will make Plan Zero happen?

Mitie Controls are a leading supplier of BMS services and solutions throughout the UK and have built established partner relationships with the leading BMS manufacturers.

The activities delivered by this highly skilled team is ensuring optimal performance of new BMS installations and upgrades across Mitie's client's sites to maintain comfort conditions and drive down energy usage in our goal to achieve Zero Carbon.

Following significant growth in Mitie's FM contract Base, Mitie Controls are now seeking to recruit experienced and enthusiastic BMS Controls Engineers to join our established and successful team of BMS professionals.

This site based role offers a variety of challenges which will provide the opportunity for the engineers to become part of a professional proactive site operation delivering PPM activities, reactive calls and commissioning works.

You will be part of a two person BMS team working alongside Mitie's Operational M&E team which is based at this large multiple building site.

The Trend BMS installed throughout this site includes a number of previous generation controllers, so ideally you will have experience of IQ2s, IQ3s, IQ4s, 963 and IQVision.

You will need to be suitably qualified and have experience and training of the Trend Building Management System with knowledge of previous generation equipment and be extremely confident in fault finding. You will also need to have a strong technical understanding of networking and HVAC plant and applications along with an electrically biased experience.

 

What will you do day to day?

• Provide an exceptional level of commitment and professionalism in delivering value enhancing BMS PPM activities.
• Work closely with the site operations team and the client to address reactive callouts and remedial / upgrade works.
• Work alongside the site management teams to contribute to the overall strategy and development of the BMS across the site.
• Carryout surveys, identification and quoting of small / remedial works which will benefit both the client and the Mitie site teams
• Become involved in larger project works and take ownership for these throughout the site on an ad hoc basis.
• Have the opportunity to design and configure controller strategies and schematics to improve the usability of the BMS.
• Use initiative to proactively adopt tasks and work alongside the site team, energy managers and sub-contractors to make the site better.
• Seek opportunities to gain greater experience of Tridium, Trend and Distech through integration projects and engineering.
• Be focused on the Mitie Plan Zero initiative and support all service line opportunities wherever possible.
• Ensure all Health and Safety standards are maintained across the site

 

Who will you work with?

The National BMS Operation consists of a team of over 50 engineers, managers and support colleagues. You will be an integral part of this team whilst more locally being part of the London and Southern region where you will report into the Regional BMS Operations Manager. On a daily basis you will work alongside another BMS engineer and the site Mitie M&E delivery team.   

 

What Experience & Skills should you have?

• You should have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and have the ability to confidently modify controller software and schematics for 963 & IQVision.
• Experience of previous generation Trend controllers will be essential.
• You will need to be confident in the use of the Trend SET (Software Engineering Tool).
• Preferably you will be experienced in integrating solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, Bacnet. This would include having an understanding of Metering and Open Protocol solutions.
• A good knowledge of IT networks and IP Configuration would be beneficial.
• Be effective in anticipating and understanding customer expectations and ensure customer requirements are met and expectations appropriately managed.
• Have confidence in building partner relationships with customers and suppliers focusing on solving any problems.