Astute People Ltd

Senior Business Development Manager – Solar

£65k Basic + Car Allowance/Benefits

** Home Based **

Astute are proud to be supporting an international client who are a leader in the development of large solar parks across Europe. Offering full end to end services from project initiation, financing, construction, asset management through to the full management of the solar park lifecycle, our client have a proven track record developing solar parks and already have a 400 Megawatt track record.

An exciting opportunity for a Home Based Senior Business Development Manager now exists to contact land owners such as farmers/estates, land agents and local planning authorities and identify new development opportunities for new solar parks.

As Senior Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:-

• Project scouting including appointments and negotiation with landowners and interest groups
• Liaising with Company Solicitors for property agreements
• Contacting and managing municipalities to obtain and understand policies and regulations & support for our initiatives
• Project Management, managing individual project progress on the ground, in close collaboration with the Munich based Project Managers

To be considered for the Senior Business Development Manager role, candidates will demonstrate:-

• Proven track record in Business Development/Sales
• Solar knowledge/experience
• Track record in Managing a Team
• Proven experience in dealing with Land Owners, (Farmers/Land Agents/Local Planning Authorities)

As Senior Business Development Manager with our client, you will receive:-

• Competitive salary of £65kpa
• £5k Car Allowance + Benefits package
• Opportunity to work in an autonomous environment
• 100% Home Based

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter to

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

• Various solar sites in England
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Enhance parental leave
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Performance-related pay scheme – 15% max on salary
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Support with your career development through our Success Management Process.

• Supervise and verify compliance with quality standards during the construction phase of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Ensure that civil engineering works comply with applicable international regulations, project specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Implement quality control plans and internal auditing processes to ensure consistency and performance of on-site activities.
• Review and approve quality documents, including procedures and inspections.
• Review contractual aspects with the client to coordinate claims.
• Conduct internal audits of the project to identify any deviations.
• Ensure proper execution of material and construction process quality inspections.
• Must hold excellent communication skills to manage relationships at various levels with the client and other disciplines involved in project execution
• Must have a background as a Qualified Engineer / Engineering background
• Hold around 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a similar sector / large industrial projects and understand international regulations related to Civil Engineering projects.  

• North east of London
• Outside IR35
• Immediate Start
• Long-term contract

Business Development Manager

Waste Management

South London

£35,000 per annum + Car or Car allowance and Commission

Introduction…

Our client is a leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling, and technologically driven energy generation services across the UK. Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager to identify and drive new business activities within the commercial and industrial sectors.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing potential market opportunities and generating leads within the commercial and industrial sectors over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits
• Understanding of the commercial landscape for developing strong business pipelines, proactively selling profitable new business to achieve and exceed quarterly / annual new business targets.
• To manage proactively and reactively, the selling of profitable new business within the sales territory and identify new prospect lists for business opportunities
• Report call, lead, quote, and contract activity on to the Company Operating System
• Produce and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly personal performance to the Regional Sales Manager

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Excellent sales experience, developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
• Strong desire to exceed and generate business
• Ability to negotiate and strong selling skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• An understanding of the waste industry would be desirable

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Basic salary of £35,000 per annum
• Uncapped commission
• Company car or car allowance
• Fantastic company benefits.

How to Apply

• Leading and executing electrical commissioning activities for a gas power project in UK, until successful handover to the customer. The scope of activities will be: Experienced with NG TP106 Process Framework thereby ensuring commissioning is conducted with a level of governance and associated audit trail.
• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Managing and leading the team of LV/MV/HV electrical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
• Manage the documentation submission for project close-out.
• Report to the Commissioning Manager and the Head of Commissioning
• Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
• Deputize Commissioning Manager in his/her absence.
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
• BEng /HND in Electrical engineering
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £500.00 to £550.00 per day - Outside IR35
• August 2024

• Install thermal and acoustic insulation on pipework, ducting, and vessels to specification
• Measure, cut, and apply insulation materials
• Fabricate and fit sheet metal cladding
• Use abrasive wheels and power tools safely to cut and shape cladding materials
• Work at height using appropriate access equipment in accordance with safety standards
•  Adhere strictly to health & safety protocols, including proper use of PPE
• Collaborate with site teams to meet deadlines and maintain project efficiency
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards and site specifications
• Must hold a valid CSCS Card, Abrasive Wheels and Working at Heights certs.

• Chester
• 5 months minimum
• August 2025
• Competitive rates

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting 2 Electrical Testers to join a Electrical Main Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Irvine, Scotland on a 5 months contractor under the CIS scheme.

• Perform electrical testing and commissioning of LV and MV cabling systems associated with Balance of Plant (BoP) infrastructure.

• Conduct insulation resistance testing (IR), continuity checks, polarity tests, and phase rotation verification on power and control cables.

• Interpret single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and cable schedules to verify correct installation.

• Ensure all cable terminations, joints, and connections meet industry standards and project specifications.

• Document test results clearly and accurately in line with QA/QC protocols.

• Coordinate with installation teams, supervisors, and commissioning engineers to troubleshoot faults or non-conformities.

• Verify correct cable routing, glanding, and tagging across BoP systems (e.g., transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and auxiliary equipment).

• Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and site safety procedures at all times.

• Use appropriate testing tools (megger, multimeter, phase testers, etc.) and ensure they are calibrated and in good condition.

• Support pre-commissioning and energization activities under the direction of the electrical commissioning manager.

• Participate in punch-list activities and resolution of deficiencies.

• Maintain compliance with HSE regulations, electrical standards (e.g., IEC, BS7671), and site-specific quality procedures.

• Irvine, Scotland
• £24.00 per hour (CIS)
• Immediate start date
• 5 months