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Technical Account Manager
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Air Hygiene Operative
PERMANENT
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Trainee Air Hygiene Operative  

London & Surrounding areas

Up to £22,000 Plus Van & Benefits

 

Introduction…

 

We are currently recruiting for Air Hygiene Operatives to join a leading specialist of air hygiene and cleaning services. Working as an Air Hygiene Operative, this will see you travelling across London and surrounding areas.

 

this role offers security, competitive pay, bonuses and overtime, door to door payment, sick pay, life assurance, career development and much more.

 

would very much suit someone wanting to work in a hands-on role

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Trainee Air Hygiene Operative, you will be responsible for:
  • Assisting the Air Hygiene Supervisor on customer visits to deliver ventilation inspections
  • Carrying out kitchen extract and air cleaning work in compliance with relevant regulations
  • Working with oils, fluids, and lubricants safely
  • Complete relevant service sheets and documentation
  • Other air hygiene services where needed
  • Supporting the Lead with inspection of the Fire dampers
  • Assist on Installation of access doors into ventilation system

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong willingness to learn
  • Experience with air hygiene services would be desirable
  • Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to £22,000 per year
  • Company van + fuel card
  • Paid door to door
  • Financial incentives + bonus
  • Full training and support
  • Excellent opportunities for career development
  • Working Hours: 45 hours per week, some weeks will be working days, others will be night working and some weekend work will be required.
  • Schedulers aim to plan jobs up to 3 weeks in advance where possible
  • 20 days holiday plus ban holidays and the 20 days do increase after the 2nd year service
  • Access to other healthcare and wellbeing
  • Cycle to work scheme

Development and Planning Manager
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Development and Planning Manager

Location - Merseyside Salary - £55,000 - £65,000 Start date - March 2022 The Role We are recruiting for a Development and Planning Manager to join to growing renewable energy technical developer and energy expert based in Merseyside. The role as Development and Planning Manager consists of managing a small team of developers while liaising with planning consultants to assess the program of works.

Role Responsibilities and skills:

 

  • Obtaining planning permissions on multiple renewal energy sites including Battery Storage, Solar and Gas Peaking plants.
  • Developing strong working relationships with clients throughout the UK
  • Management of the team of Development Assistants and support them on front-end energy generation projects.
  • Client Facing role, so experience with stakeholder management would be essential.

 

Skills/Qualifications

  • Degree Qualified or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years Management experience

 

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, then please contact Richard Hambry on [email protected] or on 02393 919668  

Site & Technical Manager
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  • TERMS: permanent

AIRPORT ENGINEERING LIMITED px Group | it’s our people that make the difference When printed this becomes an uncontrolled copy Revision 1.0 1. JOB TITLE: SITE & TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER 2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: For all matters associated with the engineering QA requirements of a Contract and all activities connected with the successful completion of a Contract. 3. REPORTING TO: Operations Director 4. RESPONSIBLE FOR: Develop all project specific QA documentation. Monitor, expedite and inspect all sub-contractors and liaise with site personnel for delivery schedules and inspections, and documentation, ensuring compliance with the project requirements. 5. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The role requires working within the framework of a nominated project team and providing the co-ordination of each project’s specific Q.A. activities, ensuring that both Fairport’s internal, and the Client’s requirements are met. This may typically include but not be limited to the development, generation and completion, of the following documentation: Quality Assurance Plans (QAP’s) Construction Phase Plans (CPP’s) Inspection Test Plans (ITP’s) Factory/ Site Acceptance Tests (FAT’s & SAT’s) Commissioning Test/ Protocols & Plans (CTP’s) Commissioning Test Records (CTR’s) Non-Compliance Records (NCR’s) Delivery Schedules (DS’s) Scope of Works (SOW’s) Vendor Bid Analysis (VBA) Vendor Inspection Report (VIR’s) and monitoring, expediting and auditing of:- FAIRPORT ENGINEERING LIMITED px Group | it’s our people that make the difference When printed this becomes an uncontrolled copy Revision 1.0 Equipment and/ or steelwork manufacture Equipment and/ or steelwork deliveries Auditing of sub-contractor QA procedures and performance, both at Sub- Contractor premises and/ or at Client sites Liaising with contractors The role is office based but visits to Sub-contractor premises and Client’s sites will are to be expected; the frequency of which may vary from project to project from only the occasional day to numerous throughout the project’s lifespan dependant on its size and complexity. Produce any other reports as requested by the Project Manager. Ensure that the Company Policy and Procedures Manual is adhered to for all defined activities including CDM, design risk assessment, drawing registration, filing, change control and specification. Co-operating with others both internally and externally to promote and achieve the objectives of the Quality Management Plan. Undertake any other duties that could reasonably be expected of a senior member of staff. Working within the engineering team appointed, consisting of other Project Engineers, Project Designers, Structural Engineers (internal or external) and others. Identifying with other members of staff the list of QA documents required for the project and ensuring they are correctly prepared, completed, distributed and filed. Supporting the appointed Project Manager and/ or Lead Project Engineer in all QA aspect, including progress meetings and construction. To ensure information both incoming and outgoing is filed, and the necessary transmittals produced and filed. To assist with elements of proposals work where previous experience or knowledge is relevant. Working and communicating as part of a cohesive team. Mentoring junior and/ or less experienced team members. FAIRPORT ENGINEERING LIMITED px Group | it’s our people that make the difference When printed this becomes an uncontrolled copy Revision 1.0 The role is likely to require some travel and time away from home, attending meetings with clients and/ or sub-contractors etc, and this is reflected in your salary. 6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES o Company Code of practices. o Adherence to company handbook and polices. o Comply to all Quality and HSE Commitment and Management System. o Comply with (a) Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and (b) Whistle Blower Policy. o Undertake any other duties as identified from time to time by the Directors of the business and Line Manager. 7. SKILL SET AND COMPETENCY REQUIRED ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES FAIRPORT ENGINEERING LIMITED px Group | it’s our people that make the difference When printed this becomes an uncontrolled copy Revision 1.0 CRITERIA SKILLS AND ABILITIES Minimum of HNC in Mechanical and/ or Civil Engineering and a time served apprenticeship. EXPERIENCE 5 years’ experience in a similar role with a familiarity and appreciation of the QA requirements for the mechanical, electrical, civil engineering and construction sectors, Fairport Engineering Limited tend to specialize in, but not restricted to, typically being the process plant design for the cement/concrete, mines/quarrying, waste to energy, ports, chemical and mineral industries. KNOWLEDGE Broadly proficient in MS office suite. Experienced in the generation of engineering documentation, and vendor inspections. CCNSG is a company requirement and attendance on the necessary courses will be required when provided by the company. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Good communication & organizational skills, ability to be selfgoverning, thrive on teamwork with an ability to work to deadlines and pressure.

 


Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager

Waste Management

Greater 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

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

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Project Engineer
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Project Engineer Start – ASAP Caerphilly £40,000 - £50,000     Introduction We are recruiting for a Project Engineer, who has experience working within the water industry. The role will be based in the Caerphilly office, working on various sites across the UK; accommodation and food will be supported by the company. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Successfully deliver technical projects to in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, striving for customer satisfaction and a safety-first culture.
  • Initial project feasibility, survey, project scoping, estimation, design.
  • Carrying out specialist technical site work to deliver all or part of a project, as required.
  • The management of all project-related correspondence, schedules, plans, deliverables, and documentation.
  • Planning and purchasing materials and sub-contractors as required.
  • Adjusting projects priorities and milestones based upon the customer's changing needs.
  • Providing regular feedback on operational issues / concerns to stakeholders.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience withing the water industry
  • Good Electrical Qualification
  • SMSTS
  • Experience with the management of budgets
  • Demonstrable skills with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, and translating product drawings into process information.
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £40,000 - £50,000 salary
  • Pension plan
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company car or van
    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 074 8888 9339 to speak to Wynand / Vinnie who can tell you more.     INDEED REFERENCE  

Senior O&M Engineer - Sheffield/Leeds
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  • TERMS: permanent
Senior O&M Engineer   Sheffield/Leeds £50k-£55k basic + Benefits Astute are proud to be working with a high-profile client who are a specialist alternative asset manager providing funds, direct investments, and tailored investment solutions, including co-investment across a range of highly differentiated alternative investment strategies. With a growing portfolio of Energy Assets covering Solar, Energy Storage and Wind, a new and exciting vacancy now exists for a Senior O&M Engineer. Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior O&M Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • To be responsible for a team of one or two engineers and organise their weekly priorities.
  • To be responsible for the availability and PM achieved to the designated portfolio.
  • Supervise HV works from different subcontractors.
  • Acting as Controller engineer (HV)
  • To help the GH O&M team to achieve high HSQE standards across our portfolio, working closely with HSE Manager.
  • Deliver all the Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on the allocated.
  • portfolio including HV maintenance.
  • Complete Site Inspections across the portfolio as required.
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • 18th Edition certified
  • Team Leading experience essential
  • Solar or BESS experience would be advantageous, but not essential.
  • Maintenance background in heavy industrial engineering/manufacturing will also be considered.
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £50k/£55k basic
  • 20% Bonus
  • Company car, Healthcare, Pension, Fuel Card
  • Laptop/iPad
  • On call uplift
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.  

Senior Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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

[email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 and speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more

 

 

 

 


Head of Onshore Energy
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Head of Onshore Energy          

Edinburgh/Remote

Up to £75,000 + benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute has the amazing opportunity to work closely with a leading Environmental Consultancy Specialist looking to recruit an experience Head of Onshore Energy to their team.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Head of Onshore Energy, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing, maintaining, and implementing an overarching Onshore Energy strategic plan
  • Building and maintaining positive client relationships by understanding the needs of Strategic and Key Clients
  • Securing new clients within the Onshore Energy sector
  • Identifying appropriate commercial KPI’s
  • Using knowledge of the current market to ensure Service Fee rates are appropriate
  • Assisting and supporting Client and Team managers to develop and implement Client Action Plans, communicating clear vision, targets and values and key relevant business messages

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Thorough understanding of the Onshore Energy market
  • Full UK driving license
  • Previous experience in a similar role

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Starting salary up to £75,000
  • Benefits package

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391669 and ask to speak to Sophie who can tell you more.

Regional Sales Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Regional Sales Manager           

London

£50,000 – £60,000 basic + commission, bonuses, car, benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with the UK’s no.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene and have been tasked with finding an outstanding Salesperson to undertake the role of Regional Sales Manager for the London area.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • The general day to day management of a team of Business Development Managers across the London region
  • Overseeing team meetings on a monthly basis to focus on performance, pipelines and activity
  • Staying in touch with team members on a regular basis and undertaking 1-2-1s in order to identify successes, progress, issues and areas for improvement
  • Utilising the company’s CRM system
  • Involvement in PQQ and tender opportunities

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Sales experience within the Water Treatment industry (or similar, transferrable industry)
  • Experience of managing a team of salespeople
  • Strong financial knowledge and understanding
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of KPIs, budgets, forecasting etc.
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of salespeople remotely

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
  • Commission
  • Bonuses
  • Company car

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 227 and ask to speak to Hannah Rymill who can tell you more.