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Quantity Surveyor
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  • TERMS: permanent
Quantity Surveyor        Remote Home based £50k - £60k basic + Benefits Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading energy service provider who specialises in providing a range of EPC services including the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants within the renewable industry. They are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to provide Quantity Surveying services to support both the delivery and Operations and Maintenance of new and existing Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK. Roles & Responsibilities As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
  • Measuring, quantifying, estimating and negotiating new & existing contract opportunities, variations or claims.
  • Working in partnership with Procurement Manager to draft scope of works, manage tender processes and lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Work closely with Contracts Manager to prepare or defend claims and variations with appropriate substantiation.
  • Develop and maintain standards and processes for Quantity Surveying across portfolio of EPC and O&M projects including KPIs to monitor performance.
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Degree in relevant engineering, commercial or quantity surveying discipline.
  • 3+ years as quantity surveyor or similar role
  • Demonstratable skill in estimating material quantities and costs, tracking spend, budgeting and forecasting.
  • Previous experience of inputting to contractual claims, variations and administration.
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £50k - £60k Basic
  • Car allowance
  • 10% Bonus
  • 6% Pension
  • Full Health cover
  • Life cover
  • 25days Holiday + Bank Holidays
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Civil/ Structural Engineer
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  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leading providers of multidiscipline services across key nuclear projects within the UK to recruit a Civil / Structural Engineer for one of their projects in the Bristol area. The strategically important Civil/ Structural Engineer position comes with a competitive salary of up to £45,000, a hybrid working model and other benefits. If you’re an experienced Civil/ Structural Engineer with design experience supporting within the UK nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties You will be involved in a wide range of activities undertaken by our site-based teams, which will include:  
  • Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant project methodology.
  • Checking and coordinating the detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar model and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
  • Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA process.
  • Assessing the response to field changes requests, field information requests or site non-conformance coming from the civil works contractors.
  • Liaising with other stakeholders of site engineering team or construction team for clarification on the site request
  • Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
  • Site walkdowns and inspection.
  • Other duties as required.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • 3-5 years experience working within a design role across civils/ structural engineering projects, ideally within the UK nuclear sector or construction industries.
  • Civils, steels or concrete experience is essential.
  • Able to gain clearance for work on-site.
    Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role  
  • Basic Salary of up to £45,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working model
  • 26 Days holiday + BH
  • Comprehensive pension scheme – 8%
 

Pre Construction Project Manager
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  • TERMS: permanent
Pre-Construction Project Manager – Solar & Battery Storage Home based remote. £70k basic + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Pre-construction Project Manager. The strategically important Preconstruction Project Manager role comes with a salary of £70k basic, pension, healthcare, life assurance and fully remote working from home. If you’re a Pre-Construction Project 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 Engineering Manager you will:
  • Be the primary UK project management team contact for EPC sales opportunities for solar PV and BESS projects.
  • Site visits to undertake construction feasibility assessments to inform tender responses and pricing along with construction risk identification.
  • Review contract information including surveys, planning permission documents, Employer’s Requirements to inform sales activities by identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Support the review and negotiation of EPC contracts and Employer's Requirements.
  • Assist and input to subcontractor and supplier RfP’s to build up EPC pricing based on accurate inputs and market information.
      Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • BSc or higher in engineering discipline or equivalent experience in relevant field.
      Personal skills: The Pre-Construction Project Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Clear technical understanding of Solar PV and/or BESS project design.
  • Project development background or experience advantageous.
  • 3-5 years of demonstratable utility Solar PV experience. Battery Storage experience a plus.
  • Track record of managing multiple projects at any one time.
  • Ability to develop strong networks with key project stakeholders.
        Salary and benefits of the Pre-Construction Project Manager role:
  • £60k - £70k basic
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus of 12.5%
  • Pension/healthcare/life assurance
    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

Operations Engineer
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  • TERMS: permanent

Operations Engineer

Field-based in North London

Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours

25 days annual leave, Company vehicle + Fuel card, Comprehensive pension scheme

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Are you an Operations Engineer, or an aspiring Operations Engineer, looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

 

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in giving our customers the best in class quality service by providing on-site corrective/preventative maintenance and offering after-sales technical and commercial support. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

 

Some more brief responsibilities of an Operations Engineer are:

  • To develop and maintain good working relationships with customers.  

  • Provide service, chemical treatment analysis, monitoring and account management to existing customers/contracts.

  • Provide Legionella control and ensure customer compliance with ACOP L8.

  • Provide customer recommendations for best working practices.

  • Gather information in preparation for client review meetings.

  • Review site water services risk assessment.

  • Gather site information and compile site log-books for customers, maintain and audit.

  • Initiate water treatment program on new accounts and commission new dosing/control installations.

  • Completion of risk assessments, work reports, and all other documentation.

  • Look for opportunities and where appropriate to sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.

  • Feedback to customers on future product development, features and functions and show how they will add value to their business.

  • Provide updates to line manager on any issues that may result in financial, reputational or operational impact on the Company, seek guidance and support as required to ensure the service provided to our customers is a priority.

 

General requirements for the role:

  • A HNC or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry qualification or similar or qualified by experience.

  • GCSE or equivalent – English and Maths.

  • A full UK driving license is required.

  • Excellent time management skills.

  • Candidates must have knowledge and experience in chemical water treatment e.g. cooling tower management, and boiler optimisation.

  • Experience of having worked as an Operations/Service Engineer or in a Technical Support role or laboratory experience.

  • Passionate about providing a first-class service to our customers.

  • Able to handle challenging conversations with customers and find a resolution.

  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written, with the versatility to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner.

  • Demonstrable experience of having built strong working relationships both internally and externally.

  • A good level of IT competency.

  • Good organisational skills with an eye for detail.

  • Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.


Assistant Site Manager - Bracon Ash
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  • TERMS: permanent
Role - Assistant Site Manager Location - Bracon Ash/East Anglia Package - £35k-45k + benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services, they are looking for an Assistant Site Manager, based in Warwickshire. The Assistant Site Manager role comes with a salary between £35k-45k with a bonus scheme, pension, full health and life cover. If you’re an Assistant Site Manager and are looking to work for an international organisation that is also focused on providing clean energy for future generations, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Project Management you will:  
  • Site management of large utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects
  • Quality control management and contractual requirements reviewal
  • Ensuring UK health and safety compliance, including progress and quality reporting according to the CDM regulations
  • Onsite coordination of subcontractors and activity management
  • Liaising with the Project Management team, escalating any risks to programme, quality or budget
  • Site documentation preparation, O&M and safety file compilations
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
  • Familiarity with site management or supervision in construction.
  • Background in civil, structural or electrical works.
  • SMSTS or SSTS training is beneficial.
  • CSCS card a plus.
  • First Aid trained a plus.
    Personal skills: The Assistant Site Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Desire to work in an international Company.
.     Salary and benefits of the Assistant Site Manager role:
  • Salary from £35k-45k
  • Bonus KPI driven
  • Pension ER’s contributions up to 6%
  • Full Health cover
  • 4 x Life cover
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Mobile
  • PC
  • PPE
    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 02393 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.   INDRED

Junior Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Overview To identify, secure and deliver radioactive waste projects for nuclear and industrial clients using professional scientific, engineering and project management principles. We Offer:  
  • Up to £50K (dependant on experience) 
  • Bonus 
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays 
  • Pension  
  • Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre) 
The Person
  • Technical Project Management experience
  • Qualified to degree level in a relevant Science or Engineering Discipline is essential.
  • Experience and knowledge gained in a technical environment working for clients in regulated industries.
  • Working towards or holding one or more professional accreditations in Science, Engineering, Project Management or Radiation Protection is desirable (e.g., CChem, CEng, APMP, RWA.)
  • Computer literate
  • Attention to detail and ability to question
  • Good interpersonal skills
The Role: Project Management  
  • Management of small and medium value projects and tasks (typically <£150k/yr per project) as directed by the Head of Service Delivery / Head of Projects
  • The role will involve full Project Management responsibility, cradle to grave.
  • Working with the Business Development and Commercial Team and senior project managers to develop a full understanding of customer requirements.
  • Establish projects in line with Tradebe Inutec’s internal management systems and procedures
  • Carry out costings and establish projects in line with Tradebe Inutec’s internal management systems and procedures
  • Work with line managers to secure & develop resources required to deliver tasks
  • Utilise appropriate tools and software to forecast, control and report on project progress
  • Ensure the relevant project risks are identified and managed / mitigated as appropriate
  • Support operational management through project financial planning & reporting, resourcing, and attention to financial KPIs.
Technical Management
  • Responsible for providing technical leadership, advice, and guidance to customers and the Tradebe business on radioactive waste throughout the waste lifecycle, with specialist knowledge in one or more areas of radioactive waste management
  • To be a primary contact and build up strong working relationships with technical contacts at nuclear, industrial, waste recycling and disposal sites
  • Writing inventory reviews, and Conventional & Radiological Risk assessments
Business Development •     Working with Tradebe sales, commercial and operational teams to develop plans, bids, and solutions to meet customer needs Safety, Health, Environment and Quality •     Identify, implement, and comply with applicable safety, environmental, quality, company procedures / policy, legislative and regulatory requirements    

Asset Manager - Utility Scale
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Asset Manager – Utility Scale Solar

Home Based

£32,500 to £35,000 + benefits & hybrid working

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for Asset Managers to join their Milton Keynes office. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to deal more client-side that with the Engineers, to ensure that the assets are being correctly managed and maintained, making sure that the client’s contractual obligations are met.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, as an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Asset management across a portfolio or ground mount solar PV assets
  • Ensuring all O&M works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations
  • Being the primary client contact for clients and managing customer queries
  • Contract management and ensuring all contracts in accordance with each site are up to date and conditions are met
  • Assisting with the management of internal resource to plan and execute O&M works
  • Attending site visits when required
  • Raising work orders, managing H&S practices and ensuring best practice
  • Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Solar experience, whether educational or demonstrable work experience in solar
  • Asset management experience is ideal, but maybe you’re an Engineer with some relevant experience wanting to move into more of an office-based role, Project Engineers/Managers or experience in a Performance & Monitoring Engineer will also be of interest
  • SCADA experience/knowledge is an advantage
  • UK driving licence is essential
  • A relevant educational qualification, ie degree / HNC / HND in engineering or renewable energy
  • A driven, problem-solving and passionate attitude

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • £32,500 to £35,000 salary DOE (if you’re currently earning more but have an interest, please get in touch)
  • Private health insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Hybrid working OR Remote working
  • Mental Health First Aid access
  • Other, comprehensive benefits

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.


MBT Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

MBT Supervisor

Waste & Recycling

Glasgow

Up to £39,620 + Package

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of recycling, renewable energy and waste management solutions, offering a full range of services through a vast and growing network of plants and facilities across the country. As such, they are looking for a strong and experienced MBT Supervisor to join their Mechanical Biological Treatment centre and MRF in Glasgow. This role will see you overseeing a team of experienced operators across the waste processing facility.

 

 

Role & Responsibilities

Working as the MBT Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of a busy waste processing facility. This will include:

  • Day to day management of the MRF and the MBT process, managing a team of operators, chargehands and cleaners across the site. This will cover a wet prep area, AD facility and recycling plant.
  • Leading the team across the site to ensure operations run in line with production targets and company set KPI’s, maximising the efficiency of the plant.
  • Managing all health, safety and compliance across the operations, ensuring best practice is maintained at all times.
  • Working in both a supervisory and a hands-on role when needed.
  • Other duties as required.

This role is working on a shift basis covering earlies, lates and night shifts across a 24/7 operation. This may include weekend work. Please only apply if this is suitable for you.

 

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates should have previous experience working in a Supervisor/ Management role supervising a team in a busy production / process environment.

 

Previous knowledge and experience covering Waste processing or production/industrial process heavy sectors related to the Waste Management industry such as FMCG, manufacturing, aggregates, water treatment or renewable energy.

 

Candidates should have excellent knowledge of current Health and Safety procedures as well as demonstrable background implementing these across a complex team and should be able to communicate across all levels successfully. An IOSH certificate would be beneficial.

 

 

What’s on Offer

  • Basic Salary up to £34,620 + Shift Allowance £5000
  • Competitive Package

 

 

To Apply

 

To apply for the position please send your CV to Gemma Nixon on [email protected] or call directly on 02392 222 964 for further information on the role.


Process Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a world-wide Sugar Producer to recruit a Process Technician for its site in Newark. The Process Technician role comes with a starting salary of £45,400 + benefits package. If you’re an experienced Operator or Process Technician within a heavy industrial site are looking for work then upload your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Area Manager you will:  
  • Manage the safe operation and efficient performance of the refinery and energy areas of the plant with a full understanding of how the plant operates.
  • Provide expertise in the plant operation with full shift responsibility.
  • Undertake inspections and monitor the plant, understanding abnormal situations and how to deal with these.
  • Respond to any abnormal or emergency operating conditions to maintain production, whilst ensuring all health, safety and environmental regulations are complied with.
  • Be responsible for the generation of steam and electrical power for internal and external customers.
  • Carry out diagnostics as required on areas of plant in the event of any defects.
  • Carry out first-line maintenance on plant as appropriate and skilled to do.
  • Able to work a shift pattern made up of days and nights.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A level 3 qualification in Process Engineering or similar engineering discipline, a HNC would be highly desirable
  • An IOSH Working Safely certificate is highly advantageous
  • Experience on a steam raising plant, in a similar heavy industrial setting such as power generation, CHP, refineries etc.
Personal Skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:  
  • Good communication skills and ability to prioritise work
  • Ability to demonstrate practice hands-on skills, competence and knowledge of the process
  • Experience working in a lean operating environment
Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role
  • Competitive starting salary of £45,400
  • Benefits Package incl. 10% pension
  • Training opportunities both internally and externally
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Senior Commissioning Engineer - Process
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior commissioning engineer – NI Process Systems

A career that will deliver change. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero

Vacancy Overview

The HPC Commissioning Team is growing as part of its preparation to commission the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation at Hinkley Point C (HPC).  We are seeking an experienced senior commissioning engineer to form part of an expanding team and contribute their knowledge and skills to be a core part of one of the nation’s key infrastructure projects. The owner of the position will oversee the preparation and delivery of the commissioning of the NI Process Systems, with a specific focus on waste systems.

Nature and Scope

The Senior Commissioning Engineer’s role will evolve during the lifecycle of the project and combine technical knowledge with project delivery skills. At the early stages you will contribute to detailed planning and preparation. Following this, you will execute commissioning tests as part of a team and analyse the results to justify the readiness of the HPC units to safely enter commercial operation.

The HPC commissioning team will be working with the Responsible Designer and the project’s contract partners to provide a suite of commissioning documentation combining technical test programmes with supporting safety justifications to influence and form part of the HPC Commissioning Arrangements. Building successful collaborative relationships with designers, contractors, the HPC project delivery team, site engineering and the plant operational organisation will be critical to ensuring that the interfaces with the commissioning process are properly defined and controlled.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Accountable to a Commissioning Manager in the NNB HPC Project team
  • Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities
  • Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning
  • Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning tests
  • Take part in the execution of site commissioning activities including supervision of contractor commissioning personnel to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systems
  • Provide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project-level objectives and milestones
  • Analyse commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning
  • Ensure that the commissioning process meets nuclear, environmental, and industrial safety regulatory requirements and that it reflects best practice in international safety and technical excellence

Skills

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
  • Strong technical background in nuclear industrial
  • Knowledge of nuclear power generation
  • Experience of commissioning nuclear power plant
  • Practical experience of Nuclear Plant systems commissioning
  • Demonstrable history of working within safety and quality cultures
  • Track record of major project delivery in a technical role
  • Good communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience of working in a regulatory environment

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
  • Familiarity with safety case process and design substantiation
  • Knowledge of delivering to complex project programmes
  • Commercial awareness with an understanding of the impact of change
  • French language skills would be beneficial
  • Experience of leading teams in a programme-driven project environment

Competitive Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn bonus.

Please let us know if you require flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application. We’re happy to talk about flexibility in line with the requirements of this opportunity.