Astute People Ltd

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an Electrical sub-contractor to recruit a Polish speaking Site Manager to oversee the Electrical works on an initial 8 month contract for its Scotland site. The Site Manager role comes with a rate of £400-£500 per day.                   Key skills:

• Act as the main site contact for all electrical subcontractors and interface with the project management team.
• Ensure electrical works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.
• Manage day-to-day site activities of electrical subcontractors, ensuring adherence to programme and work scopes.
• Monitor progress against the project schedule and resolve issues that could cause delays or rework.
• Ensure quality control through regular inspections, snagging, and liaison with the commissioning team.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with other disciplines including civil, mechanical, and control systems.
• Maintain detailed site records including daily progress reports, permits to work, toolbox talks, and incident reports.
• Lead and promote a positive health and safety culture on site; conduct site inductions and regular safety audits.
• Liaise with the client, main contractor, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support commissioning and handover activities, ensuring as-built documentation and test results are correctly compiled and submitted.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:

• Scotland
• Outside IR35
• £400-£500 per day

Person Specification The Commercial / Contract Manager should thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment, possessing not only the technical expertise but also the leadership qualities required to drive success across complex commercial projects. Experience:  - Proven experience in a Junior contract /commercial management role, particularly in handling high value, complex, contracts.  - Good background in corporate finance, with a good understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management.  - Foundational experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management, demonstrating an ability to handle high-pressure situations with tact and professionalism.  - Strong knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them to projects. Personal Attributes:  - A confident and professional manner, with excellent presentation skills to engage clients and stakeholders effectively.  - Determination and resilience: the ability to stay focused and motivated, even in the face of setbacks or challenges.  - A passionate, enthusiastic, and charismatic approach to leadership, inspiring teams and clients alike.  - Innovative mindset, with a willingness to explore new ways of achieving results, and challenge conventional thinking when necessary.  - A positive outlook, always focused on finding opportunities in adversity, and an ability to maintain motivation in difficult situations.  - Assertiveness in ensuring objectives are met, with a results-driven attitude and the ability to make decisions and take action when required.

Astute People are working with a well-regarded environmental consultancy delivering innovative geo-environmental and geotechnical solutions to recruit a Consultant or Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical, based in Bristol.

This Consultant or Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role offers a salary of £30,000–£45,000, depending on experience, with hybrid working, hands-on site involvement, and exposure to nationally significant development projects across the South West and Midlands.

If you’re a motivated geo-environmental or geotechnical professional ready to lead site investigations and contribute to sustainable land and infrastructure solutions, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

Reporting to a senior member of the geoscience team, you will:

• Organise and deliver intrusive site investigations, sample collection, and environmental monitoring

• Conduct land contamination assessments, analysing chemical and geotechnical testing results

• Produce high-quality Phase 1 & Phase 2 reports with clear, practical recommendations

• Act as site supervisor during ground investigations and liaise with contractors and suppliers

• Maintain a strong awareness of environmental and geotechnical legislation and standards

• Coordinate multiple small to medium-scale projects, ensuring budgets, deadlines and quality standards are met

• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal technical teams

• Support junior colleagues through mentoring and knowledge-sharing

• Uphold Health & Safety standards in all site and office-based activities

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in a relevant subject: Geo-Environmental, Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or similar

• Prior experience in a geo-environmental or geotechnical consultancy role

• Strong understanding of ground investigation techniques, contamination assessments, and relevant UK guidance

• Excellent data interpretation and technical report-writing skills

• Experience managing or coordinating fieldwork

• A full UK manual driving licence (essential for local site access)

• Willingness to travel across the South West and Midlands, within ~2 hours of Bristol base

Personal skills

The Consultant / Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role would suit someone who is:

• Practical, proactive, and confident working both in the field and in technical reporting

• Eager to contribute to impactful environmental and infrastructure projects

• A clear communicator with a collaborative mindset

• Ready to support and guide junior colleagues while managing their own workload

• Interested in career progression, chartership, and personal development

Salary and benefits of the Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

• Consultant: £30,000–£35,000

• Senior Consultant: £40,000–£45,000

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional leave)

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Matched pension scheme

• Career development and chartership support

• Mentorship from experienced consultants

• Involvement in exciting regional infrastructure and renewable energy projects

• Wellbeing support and employee discounts across retail, travel, and fitness

• Volunteering and community action opportunities

Astute’s Environmental team is partnering with a leading environmental consultancy known for delivering sustainable, innovative, and high-impact solutions, to recruit an Associate – Flood Risk & Drainage, based in London, with flexible hybrid working available.

This Associate – Flood Risk & Drainage role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, along with structured career development, a collaborative culture, and involvement in exciting national projects — including the UK’s largest solar farm.

If you're an experienced flood risk consultant with strong technical, commercial, and leadership skills, and you’re ready to help grow a thriving team while delivering exceptional client work, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Associate – Flood Risk & Drainage role

Reporting to the Water Services leadership team, you will:

• Manage projects from inception to completion, including fee proposals and tender submissions

• Deliver and review Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Scoping Reports, and Flood Risk Appraisals

• Provide bespoke commercial advice to clients across planning, due diligence, and risk management

• Support the development and delivery of SuDS designs and technical drainage drawings

• Contribute to the development of services in nutrient neutrality, ESG, and new markets

• Liaise with clients, statutory consultees, and internal teams across the Group

• Lead, mentor, and line manage junior team members

• Drive innovation in flood and drainage solutions, championing technical quality and client satisfaction

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree (BSc/MSc) in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 7+ years’ experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy

• Strong understanding of design guidance, planning policy, and regulatory processes

• Proven experience in project management, client liaison, and stakeholder engagement

• Experience using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, QGIS, and ideally AutoCAD

• Chartered status (or actively working towards it) highly desirable

Personal skills

The Associate – Flood Risk & Drainage role would suit someone who is:

• Commercially aware, proactive, and client-focused

• Passionate about sustainable flood risk solutions and innovation

• Able to manage deadlines, budgets, and technical delivery across multiple projects

• Experienced in mentoring others and supporting professional development

• Confident working in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary consultancy environment

Salary and benefits of the Associate – Flood Risk & Drainage role

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)

• Company-matched pension scheme

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Career progression and support for chartership

• Involvement in major national projects and innovation-focused work

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cashback and discounts across retail, fitness, hospitality, and more

• Volunteering opportunities and sustainability-focused culture

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a European based Electrical subcontractor to recruit a Mechanical Superintendent for 6 months for its Immingham site. The Mechanical Superintendent comes with a rate between £350-£450 per day.     Key skills 

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical works on-site, including piping, plating, and steel erection.

• Ensure compliance with all project specifications, engineering drawings, and UK regulatory requirements.

• Oversee subcontractors and direct hire labour to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

• Act as a key figure in implementing CDM duties for contractors, ensuring safe systems of work and proper control of work activities.

• Lead Permit to Work and Putting People to Work processes in line with UK CDM best practices.

• Maintain strong interface with HSE team, project management, and quality control personnel.

• Support planning and sequencing of mechanical activities to minimise delays and conflicts.

• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and site audits.

• Ensure correct materials and equipment are available and stored/used correctly on site.

• Drive proactive resolution of technical or interface issues during installation phases.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Superintendent role   

• Immingham
• 6 Months

Site Manager Leeds January start date 9 weeks initially £350-£450 per day The Role Astute are looking for a Site Manager to join the infrastructure team working on a project based in Leeds. The team that you will manage are responsible for delivering high profile district heating and cooling networks. Often undertaken in challenging environments where district heating projects are delivered with the best level of experience and knowledge in the industry. Roles Responsibilities: Reporting to the project manager you will be responsible for:

• Day to day management of site construction activities and sub-contractors whilst communicating and coordinating key project activities.
• Monitoring of the overall progress of works against the agreed construction programme.
• Completing site progress reports and issuing to the Project Manager.
• Liaising with the commercial team to co-ordinate procurement requirements in relation to quality, availability, and fitness for purpose.
• Maintaining accurate on-site records of all goods received on a weekly basis ensuring that these (including all delivery notes) are correctly processed.
• Management of all Waste transfer, maintaining accurate records for the disposal and separation of waste.
• Ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed.

Skills/Experience

• Utility industry experience – associated trench works and installation of water/gas/drainage highly desirable.
• SSSTS/SMSTS accreditation.
• District Heating experience is not essential as the role is to manage the back filling of District Heating trenches.
• Understanding of Temporary Works or holding Temporary Works coordinator training is desirable competencies.
• Problem solver with a dynamic and proactive approach to finding effective solutions.
• Communicates clearly and concisely at all levels using various methods of communication.
• Excellent working knowledge of all MS Office applications.

How to Apply? To apply for this great opportunity with a leading Principal Contractor in the UK's energy and power divisions, then simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or +447441391451  

Main areas of responsibility: Onsite Technical support to the office, engineers and clients • Completing Technical works on site when required • Fault finding issues on site which Service Engineers have been unable to identify/rectify • Training and development of Engineers where required/identified • Monitoring of our CHP fleet using Web Supervisor, Inteli Monitor, Lite Edit, TEM, TPEM • Onsite support to engineers with fault finding, Overhauls, Mechanical & Electrical faults • Onsite operational meetings with clients • Liaising with office based Technical Team for product developments and process improvements • OOH Technical support for clients and Engineers (joining our OOH management team) • Site Surveys to support Service Sales • Site Audit Visits • Site Surveys for remedial works and projects • Deliver and Manage on site/practical training & development to Engineers • Engineer Quality Control • RAMS Management – Ensure engineers are adhering to RAMS • Proactively look at improvements of processes for site works

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a multi-national EPC to recruit a Commissioning Manager on a 12-month contract for its Scotland site.   The Commissioning Manager role comes with a day rate of £550-600 per day.      Key skills and responsibilities:   

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Set up the pre-commissioning documentation in line with milestones for the commissioning.
• Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project
• Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals
• Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests
• Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary
• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager / Lead with any site progression etc.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.
• Commissioning experience gained within an Energy from Waste plant. 
• Qualification in discipline i.e., electrical, mechanical or Process (chemical) engineering.
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels.

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Manager role:  

• Scotland
• £550.00 to £600.00 (Outside IR35)
• Start date - April 2024
• 12 months contract