Astute People Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSE team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Implements standardized methods in order to identify complex problems
• Supports pro-actively the project team to achieve objectives
• Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Co-operates with erection contractors and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and specialist departments
• Coordinates consortium partners, sub-contractors etc.
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepares and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plans and implements of the installation testing procedures
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Follows up and ensures closing of the contractor’s punch items
• Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
• Site Supervisor Electrical keeps the Site Head Electrical informed of all site-related activities
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Job specific qualification:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Experienced as supervisor in construction of large industrial plant
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts / contractors on site
• Experienced as a leader of HSEQ and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• Knowledge of relevant international and national technical standards
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), valid Safety Contractors Certificate or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications

Specific knowledge required for roles:

• Pressure Parts:

Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2009/105/EC, 2014/29/EC

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, 2014/68/EC

 

• Machinery:

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

ATEX 95 Equipment Directive 94/9EC, 2014/34/EC

ATEX 137 Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC (to the extent applicable)

 

• Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Engineer):

Electrical Supervisors shall have switching and training certificates on 11 kV, 33 kV and higher voltage levels and experience in HV, MV, LV controls and instrumentation

 

Site Administration Role Bristol  Rate £12 -£14 pounds per hour  6 month contract  40 hour week  My client is currently looking for a strong administrator to get involved with their current operation.  The ideal candidate will have experience working as an administrator. The ideal candidate will come from an industrial or processing plant back ground but this isnt essential.  You will be responsible for processing time sheets, Data Entry,  Picking up items which the team require. This is a diverse role where the candidate needs to be flexible and proactive. You will be working very closely with the General Manager

     Overall Department Direction This should be a brief summary which outlines the business strategy of the department and how the role will support this. Details of the job can be explained in this section such as if the role is full time or part time or if it is a permanent or fixed term role.    The Mechanical Building Services Group forms part of the Facilities Engineering Technical Authority and is responsible for delivering a Technical Authority and Design Agency function, supporting the various business units within Devonport Royal Dockyard (DRD), and Ministry of Defence (MoD) establishments. As part of this function, they are responsible for providing intelligent customer support to Ministry of Defence (MOD) projects within Devonport Royal Dockyard. A full time (35hrs/week) Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer is required to support a team in providing their Design and Technical Authority responsibilities to the business. The role is predominantly office based but will require site visits across the Devonport site.  The post will require agile working with 2 days per week on site at Devonport, flexibility will be required to meet the business needs        Main Purpose of Role This section should cover the more specific aspects of the post and summarise the requirements of the role. The primary purpose of the Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer role is to lead Mechanical Building Services projects delivered by subcontractors, on behalf of the MOD. This role ensures that outsourced designs meet technical, regulatory, and business requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority, bridging the gap between the company’s engineering requirements and subcontractor performance.  The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Prescribe the Mechanical Building Services requirements for design projects.
• Specify Mechanical Building Services aspects in Scope of Work Documentation.
• Produce estimates and assist commercial departments in the production of outgoing tender responses.
• Support tender reviews from a technical perspective.
• Represent Babcock at meetings with stakeholders and contractors.
• Provide technical oversight of Mechanical Building Services designs through frequent reviews and progress meetings.
• Support Design Reviews to ensure that subcontractor designs align with company requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance. 
• Design Validation. Conduct independent assessments, technical audits, and feasibility reviews to verify design integrity and functionality. 
• Lead author of design documentation
• Responding to subcontractor Technical Queries.
• Represent the Mechanical Services Technical Authority by leading on-site visits and where appropriate, providing guidance and leadership to staff.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and monitor site works.
• Lead the provision of advice to line management and other key stakeholders, on the implementation and maintenance of design documentation and compliance with relevant codes, standards and legislation.
• Provide technical oversight to junior engineers.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills,   Experience and Competences This section can cover any knowledge and experience needed to carry out the role and also any desirable skills and competencies that may be required for the post.   Required:

• Excellent understanding of mechanical engineering principles for the design, operation and maintenance of Steam & Condensate, Industrial Gases, Fresh Water, Demineralised Water, HVAC, Domestic Water services etc.
• Knowledge and experience of BREEAM, DREAM, Building Regs
• Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment. Knowledge / experience in managing a small team of engineers.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools.
• Knowledge of the design lifecycle
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate, regulations, legislation and technical standards that are applicable to mechanical services system design.
• Knowledge of operating within nuclear or other high-hazard Industries.
• Familiar with energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings. Including principles of building physics such as passive design solutions.
• Experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.

With the following personal competencies:

• Pro-active, ability to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions and act on own initiative.
• Good organisational and time management skills working within time and cost budgets.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing.
• Experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients/stakeholders.
• Questioning attitude
• Attention to detail
• Logical approach to problem solving and provision of advice
• Flexible approach to allow for reactive nature of work
• An ability to work with others and independently
• Professional attitude and approach to work

Qualifications This section should state the required qualification needed. This should be in line with the TORR’s and banding of the role.

• Preferably Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
• Chartered Engineer with CIBSE or IMechE, or working towards CEng.

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical application of mechanical engineering within highly regulated sectors and possess security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£55 per hour and will start with a 12 month contract. Suitable candidates will ideally work in their Oxfordshire sites on a hybrid basis, however if further away, applications will still be considered. If you’re a Senior Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:

• Delivery of mechanical engineering scope to satisfy the technical specification
• Potential to lead teams for the full project lifecycle, including Specification, Design, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects
• Production of and approval of deliverables throughout the delivery process
• Checking/approval of discipline specific engineering deliverables
• Contribution to engineering and safety reviews
• Ensuring quality and prompt delivery of documentation throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
• Compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations
• Develop cost effective technical solutions
• Provide technical consultancy

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline
• Previous experience of working within the nuclear industry (this is desirable but not essential if transferrable skills are demonstrated)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering mechanical engineering solutions within a highly regulated industry
• Working knowledge of plant layout, set up, installation and alignment of plant, equipment and machinery for works test, integrated test, site installation and commissioning
• Understanding of the requirements to support safety led designs and associated regulatory compliance
• Good understanding of wider industry safety legislation and statutory regulations
• Understanding of modern delivery practices, for example BIM compliance, RIBA/BSRIA design delivery stage gates, etc
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good level of commercial awareness
• Experience of leading design teams

    Personal skills The Senior EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role  

• £50 - £55 an hour
• 12-month contract

INDNUC

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor on a 24 months contract for its West Midlands site. The Remeasurement Site Quantity Surveyor role comes with a flexible day rate.             Key skills  

• Responsible for the measurement and valuation of selected subcontract packages
• Measures and evaluates changes from revised drawings and site inspection at regular intervals in accordance with the contractual measurement rules and rates and standard methods of measurement.
• Develop and issue sound, accurate cost reports, accurately reflecting the financial position of each package and forecast commercial status and cash flow, including interface with CAPRI and SAP. Identify trends and implement the requisite actions. Identify variances and explain the cause and potential effect and where necessary implement mitigation measures to reduce the impact.
• Participate in or run regular technical and commercial site meetings, issue minutes of meeting.
• Document commercial aspects of any change / deviation /claim in PIRS working collaboratively with the technical work package holder, project procurement, scheduling, site management.  Early recognition and maximisation of opportunities . Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation measures in consultation with the work package holders.
• Responsible for the claim management for designated subcontract packages, establish a strategy of dealing with claims and diligently collate all the necessary supporting documentation, assesses counter- claim potential in close coordination with the relevant work package holder and other staff.
• Leads subcontract commercial negotiations and account meetings, including preparation of subcontract final accounts (remeasured as required).
• Carry out procurement of minor works / finishing works packages with support and input from head office personnel
• Provide return of experience per contract package through ongoing feedback to head office, and final account close out reports including lessons learnt.
• Must have remeasurement experience measuring quantities of work undertaken. 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor role  

• West Midlands
• £500 Per Day
• 24 Months Contract