Astute People Ltd

Site Manager – Renewables Midlands Salary from £55,000 to £65,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Site Manager for its nationwide sites. The strategically important Site Manager role comes with a salary of up to £65,000, a pension, and KPI-driven bonuses. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Site Management UK you will:

• Act as the liaison between the Employer and stakeholders like Clients, ICPs, DNOs, Subcontractors, Landowners, OEMs, and Technical Advisors.
• Supervise project resources—engineering team, on-site managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Direct on-site management for utility-scale solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Prepare timely on-site HSE, progress, and quality reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors and on-site activities efficiently.
• Handle site documentation for project handover and O&M or safety file compilation.
• Identify and escalate risks to budget, schedule, or quality to Project Management.
• Manage materials, logistics, and deliveries on-site.
• Facilitate seamless stakeholder communication and coordination for smooth operations.
• Ensure work meets quality and contractual standards.
• Maintain top HSQE levels, complying with UK HSE and CDM regulations.

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

• A black CSCS card is preferable.
• SMSTS trained.
• Experience constructing ‘Tracker’ mounting structure is a plus.
• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is preferable.
• First Aid trained - preferable.
• Previous experience as a Site Manager on utility-scale solar PV projects (20MW+) is highly desirable.

    Personal skills: The Site Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Self-starter with a commitment to self-development.
• A passion for renewable energy.
• Flexible – this role will require managing several sites and you will be required to stay locally for the construction phase.
• Desire to work in an international company.
• Fluent in English. German speaking is desirable.

    Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role:

• Salary from £55,000 to £65,000
• Bonus 10% KPI driven.
• Provision of company 4x4
• Pension
• Full Health cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and cover letter to [email protected] or call 02392221600 to speak to Shaniece Gathii who can tell you more.   INDREN

Electrical Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Solar Cornwall – With Travel £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits     About the role: Astute are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for an O&M Engineer to join their existing team and assist with the operations and maintenance for their renewable energy assets on various UK sites.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of O&M you will:  

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on all asset managed renewable energy sites.
• Reviewing and monitoring all asset managed renewable energy sites on a rota basis
• Identifying, recording, and responding to faults, with a proactive, problem solving approach.
• Completing analysis of site performance to make improvements to ongoing operation.
• Completing reports

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

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with PV
• Expereince in operations & Maintenance  
• Flexibility for working throughout the UK
• Full UK driving license

    Personal skills: The Electrical Installer role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced in working in solar O&M
• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Computer Literacy.

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role:  

• Starting salary from £30,000 to £40,000 DOE
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years
• Company Van
• Mobile and PPE
• Pension

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441 391924 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Astute's renewable team is partnering exclusively with the world's largest independent renewable energy company. Due to ongoing expansion, we are seeking a Director of Controls and Hardware Products to join the team. This role entails leading the development and delivery of cutting-edge digital and physical products for the renewables sector. The Director of Controls and Hardware Products position offers an attractive package, featuring an increased car allowance, substantial bonus opportunities, private healthcare coverage, and the opportunity to work for a company that prioritises fostering a genuine work-life balance. If you possess a proven track record in the wind O&M sector, particularly in leading product development teams, and are seeking your next opportunity to spearhead innovation and advancement in this dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Director of Controls and Hardware Products you will:

• Lead a diverse team of technical experts, engineers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving environment.
• Partner closely with R&D to integrate novel technologies into site trials and product offerings.
• Engage with the Product Delivery team to ensure the capacity for delivering products on a large scale.
• Supervise both in-house and external resources to meet contractual obligations.
• Forge connections with suppliers and negotiate contracts that facilitate product development.
• Take ownership of the product roadmap, ensuring its timely delivery and driving towards an industry-leading product portfolio.
• Formulate and oversee the budget for the Controls and Hardware Product division, ensuring adherence to budgetary objectives while achieving set goals.
• Foster cross-functional cooperation with Technology/Engineering, Services, Product, Security, Innovation, Quality, Growth, and Program Management teams to expand the product portfolio.
• Analyse financial performance metrics to inform data-driven decisions regarding product investment strategies.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the controls and hardware products division.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven background leading a product development team in digital and physical systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely deliver innovative products with commercial success.
• Possess strong knowledge of renewable technologies, in particular wind turbines.

    Personal skills The Director of Controls and Hardware Products role would suit someone who.  

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication abilities, adept at navigating complex situations and effectively influencing individuals at all organisational levels.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
• Acts as mentor and coach to develop team and build capabilities for present and future.
• Can create and drive a vision with clear guidance on how to accomplish it.

    Salary and benefits of the Director of Controls and Hardware Products role  

• Market-competitive remuneration
• Senior Bonus scheme
• Enhanced Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• 24 days holiday plus buy/sell holiday options.
• Enhanced family leave

 

Service Engineer Oxfordshire £33,000 + Company Van + Overtime     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water tech and technology services. They are recruiting for a Service Technician who ideally has experience working within the Water industry or from a hands-on operations and maintenance role. The strategically important Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £33,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If you’re an experienced Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

• The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis, and laboratory water treatment products.
• Installation, removal, and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
• Understand the water treatment process, product, and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
• Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments, and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

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

• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license
• Industrial maintenance experience ideally within the water industry

    Personal skills: The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who has:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

    Salary and benefits of the role:

• Up to £33,000
• Company van & fuel card
• Overtime
• Laptop, mobile, PPE
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 288 217 to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Inverness - with regional travel

£34,000 + overtime & development

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines. To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.

EC&I Engineer - Nuclear

Remote Working / Home Based

Warrington, Bristol, Plymouth, Newbury, Leicester or Cumbria

Salary: £35K - £45K + Excellent Benefits

 

Introduction

 

Astute are looking to recruit several EC&I Engineers to join a prestigious Engineering Consultancy within the Nuclear sector. EC&I Engineers will be responsible for developing technical solutions for nuclear projects at very different stages of plant lifecycle including design, new build and decommissioning.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the EC&I Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Support the development of technical solutions to meet client scope of works
• Ensure procedures, codes and standards are applied to engineering and technical activities
• Contribute to the Product Safety Assessment process
• Provide technical interface with internal and external stakeholders at a detailed level
• Carry out technical investigation, analysis and data review for design improvements
• Apply engineering knowledge to produce technical solutions and documentation
• Ensure appropriate review, verification and approval is undertaken on work
• Plan, deliver and monitor assigned tasks to ensure project deliverables
• Support Senior Engineers and Project Managers for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects
• Maintain industry knowledge on technical developments

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for EC&I Engineers with the following:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject
• Relevant experience in a similar role either in nuclear or a heavy process industry such as power generation, oil & gas, chemical, or defence
• Demonstrable experience working in multi-disciplined teams to deliver projects

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £45,0000
• Contributory Pension up to 7%
• Death in Service
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional membership subscriptions

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391174 and ask to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.

Senior Solar PV Engineer Location – Coventry/Worcester Package - £35k - £43k + Benefits     Introduction Astute are supporting one of the leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar plants. With an exciting and structured growth plan in place, 2 Senior Solar PV Engineers opportunities exist to provide routine maintenance, testing and remedial work on solar PV systems.                    Roles & Responsibilities As Senior Solar PV Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Complying with company procedures
• Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
• Performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs
• Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.
• Job specific risk assessment, analysis and operational Limitations. Report all near misses to manager
• Supervision and coordination of third party contractors carrying out works on site

      Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations.
• C&G 2382-18
• C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
• HV AP qualification
• 3+ Year in Solar PV O&M both ground mount and roof top installations

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

• £35k - £43k basic
• Bonus
• Pension/Health cover/Life cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Vehicle/Mobile/IT/Mobile/PPE
• Weekend rota, 2 weekends per month earning an additional £6kpa

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN