Astute People Ltd

Role:

Electronics Repair Engineer

Location:

Isle of Wight

Package Details:

£38 - £45k + benefits

 

Introduction

My client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability connectivity, power and control solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial applications being awarded for quality, delivery and support as a trusted resource for more than 50 years.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the

Electronics Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• To fault find, test and repair all units returned by DDC Electronics Ltd customers.
• Fault find and repair defence/aerospace power supply units down to component level
• Investigate and identify faults using test equipment and processes
• Document all fault-finding and repair procedures ensuring robust traceability
• Work autonomously from the repairs monthly plan
• Liaise with test and production departments to ensure effective use of equipment in line with repair and production targets
• Work collaboratively with engineering and test departments to ensure corrective actions are carried out within target dates

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Essential:

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of electronic fault finding down to component level

Detailed knowledge of power supplies

• AC/DC Switch mode PSU
• Power factor correction
• Communications I/F (SPI,CAN, I²C etc)
• Environmental testing (Temp/Vibration)

Proficient use of fault-finding equipment

• Single/3 Phase supplies
• DC sources

• Multi-meters
• Oscilloscopes
• Function generators

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of reading/interpreting

• Engineering drawings
• PCB layouts
• Schematics

Good level of computer literacy

• Test software
• MS Office – Excel/Outlook etc

 

Desirable:

Knowledge of

• Multi-Phase Converters
• Resonant Converters

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £38 - £45k + benefits

• Pension

• Holiday

• Paid travel expenses to and from the office

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more. INDREN

FILL IN ENGLISH PERSONNEL REQUEST DEMANDE DE PERSONNEL JOB TITLE : Edvance UK – HPC - Site - JDO Layout Buildings Lead DIRECTION/DEPARTEMENT : JDO JOBCODE : (Référence du poste) TARGETED STARTING DATE : 01/09/2023 LEVEL OF JOB : (Positionnement du poste) Grade (Framatome) : 11,12 ou Plage (EDF) : C, B LOCATION : (Localisation) LTA Bristol HPC Site Montrouge FA3 Malakoff Erlangen DURATION : (Durée*) 3 ans EDF * durée standard préconisée 4 ans (même si MAD de 3 ans) POSITION VALIDATED IN THE BUDGET YES NO TYPE OF CONTRACT : (Type de contrat) MAD Framatome (SAS, Gmbh) MAD EDF (SA, Energy) Trainee (stagiaire) VIE REASON FOR STAFFING (Motif du besoin) Replacement (remplacement) Nom de la personne remplacée : Potential departure of a team member Increase of activity (Accroissement d’activité)/ Création de poste (job creation) JUSTIFICATION : EPR-e is responsible for delivering the design for several NI and CI-BOP buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, for supporting to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and for preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. The Joint Design Organization (JDO) is an integrated team composed of teams from: the HPC Client (NNB), who leads the JDO; EPR-e and Contractors who have carried out the detailed design studies. As part of its scope of delegation, JDO provides technical support at the HPC EPR site for the resolution of the various challenges and issues arising during the construction phases and later during the testing and commissioning operations. The position of “Layout Buildings Lead” aims at support the field design activities and particularly manage layout subjects which imply several disciplines on the scope of the allocated buildings. CANDIDATE PROFILE (PROFIL DU CANDIDAT) General and technical background expected • Science, engineering degree or equivalent • Minimum 3 years of experience in design and/or Layout topics in the following disciplines: civil work, layout, piping, HVAC, Elec • Knowledge and understanding of layout rules for Nuclear project • Knowledge of the general operation of nuclear power station and the associated safety aspects (in particular, aspects relating to flooding, fire, radiological protection, etc.); • Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software; • Experience working in a multicultural environment • Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR and associated studies/doctrine is a real asset Skills required • Experience in the management of transverse technical topics • Excellent Interpersonal skills, conscientiousness, organisation, writing ability. • Good organizational, writing and oral expression skills in English are essential for the realization of the activities of document production, steering and interfaces with the various correspondents. • Ability to prioritise, to manage numerous interfaces, to question and understand the imperatives of other disciplines. • Ability to meet commitments and deadlines. Languages (level) • English fluent, • French is a bonus JOB TITLE : JOB DESCRIPTION / DESCRIPTION DE POSTE 0. INTRODUCTION EPR-e, a company created on 1st September 2023 is a subsidiary of EDVANCE, owned on it side by EDF and FRAMATOME. EPR-e is in charge of the design (basic and detailed design) and the support to realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) for new EPR projects in the UK. In particular, EPR-e is responsible for the design and support to construction for the Hinkley Point C project, but also for the Sizewell C project. EPR-e works closely with EDVANCE and CNEPE in France, where the design of the EPR for HPC was initially developed and where some activities for HPC project still remains (i.e. safety, I&C). On their side, EDVANCE and CNEPE are responsible of the design of the EPR2 and EPR1200, optimized EPR model incorporating the feedback from the ongoing EPR projects. As part of the Responsible Designer for the Hinkley Point C EPR project, EPR-e covers the whole scope of the plants the Balance of Nuclear Island (BNI) and the Conventional Island (CI) and Balance of Plant (BoP). EDVANCE still provides Engineering Design support for the Balance of Nuclear Island (BNI). CNEPE delivers similar works for the Conventional Island (CI) and Balance of Plant (BoP). The Joint Design Office (JDO) is part of the HPC Engineering Directorate. The JDO gathered members from the Client and from the Responsible Designer. All members of JDO representing the Responsible Designer are part of EPR-e. Within its scope of delegated authority, the JDO provides technical support to the HPC site for the resolution of technical challenges and issues arising during construction works as well as erection, commission and testing. The JDO is also in charge of the resolution of open points and design changes which haven’t been closed prior to site activities. 1. ENVIRONMENT The JDO is managed by HPC, Licensee and Manager of the HPC Project. It is made up of staff from: - HPC, managing the teams and owning the processes, - EDVANCE and CNEPE who study and approve design changes as well as non-conformances within their scope of delegated authority, - Contractors who previously delivered the detailed design. Within this organization the JDO Layout Buildings Lead report to the JDO Layout Team Lead and if necessary to the JDO Layout Discipline Lead. The position is located on Hinkley Point C construction site. 2. MISSION The JDO Layout Buildings Lead works on technical topics related in the scope of works of the Responsible Designer for all buildings allocated to the role (ex : N1 for HR and HK ; N2 for HL ; N3 for HD, HN, HQ and New Buildings ; CI for conventional islands ; BOP/HSK for auxiliaries buildings and heat sink). Those topics relate to field events such as Open Point (OP), Design Change, Request For Information (RFI), Field Change Request (FCR) and Non-Conformance Report (NCR). In this context the JDO Layout Buildings Lead is responsible for: - Managing and monitoring requests in his scope of delegated authority, - Challenging requests and any other topics from the contractors and HPC. - Entrusting activities to Layout Engineer (depending on the autonomy of the Engineer, should be necessary to give a clear definition, a level of priority and a deadline) and tracking until closure. - Detailing, proposing solutions and coordinating the resolution of requests with staff in other JDO-DT discipline and/or in the back-offices, - Check the activities performed by other Layout Engineer to guaranty a high level of quality and right first Time in the scope. - Guaranty a uniformity of treatment of Layout queries on the scope - Managing UK-DC and OPM action in Layout scope to respect the Closure need dates. - Support the JDO Team Lead and JDO Layout Discipline Lead regarding the overall needs of the discipline (production, training, quality) Acting under delegation of the JDO Layout Disciplines Lead, the JDO Layout Building Lead may be responsible for: - Making sure that methods, referential, tools, process and delegated authority from the back-office teams are complied with. - Produce in quality and quantity the necessary deliverables to support the project. The Layout Buildings Lead should also be involved in the development of the Layout discipline within the JDO. In this context the JDO Layout Buildings Lead is responsible for: - Contributing to the application of RD tools & Methods within the Design team of the JDO (OPM, UK-DC ...); - Building strong relations with the different Back-Offices in Bristol/Paris. The JDO Layout Buildings Lead reports to the Layout NI Team Lead achievements, progresses and difficulties regarding his activities and raises alerts on any aspects of the design when identified. 3. PERPECTIVES Positions following that of JDO Layout Buildings Lead can be in a wide range of nuclear engineering professions: - Discipline/Group Lead - Technical referent or development of a career in expertise, PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE DCAT TEAM. MERCI DE COMPLETER CE FORMULAIRE ET DE LE TRANSMETTRE A LA DCAT Operational Manager (Habilité) Name : P. Thiebot Date : 05/02/24 Signature : Direction Projet ou Métier Name : R. Lacombe Date : 05/02/24 Signature : DCAT Name : Date : Signature :

Role:

Associate Asset Manager - Wind

Location:

Remote or Office Based in Bristol

Package Details:

£28 - £30k + benefits

Introduction

Astute are proud to be partnered with a business that offer a range of services such as asset management technical support, financial and legal services to large scale Solar PV projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for an Associate Asset Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Associate Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

To assist with the management of a number of wind assets / SPVs by ensuring best practice for safety, quality and environmental performance, whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project and complying with all of the applicable contractual agreements. You will be working alongside the wind asset manager and assist with the management of day to day activities on wind assets; this will involve working with contractors and subcontractors the financial management team and other internal personnel to provide a solid asset management function across all of their assets.

1. Assist with the management of SPV contracts.

2. Help ensure that all assets are in compliance with:

• Statutory requirements for Health, Safety and Environmental performance,

• Local planning authority requirements,

• Grid company connection conditions and power purchase agreements,

3. Ensuring that everyone accessing and working across the wind farms have adequate site inductions and the necessary competencies.

4. Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled activities on wind sites.

5. Log H&S occurrences, champion improvements and actively manage project compliance with Health, Safety and Environment requirements.

6. Perform site inspections to ensure that activities are being completed safely and to a high standard as required by internal requirements, as well as checking the condition of the sites.

7. Maintain management tools including: Operating Plans, Asset Registers and other management tools as necessary.

8. Optimise project performance:

• Monitor contractor performance during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with a view to ensuring all contracted SLA’s are met or bettered,

• Follow maintenance strategies and activities with a view to reducing down time,

• Review regular and other reporting provided by the contractors and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed,

• Supervision of sub-contractors or overseeing the work of management contractors where required,

• Identify and establish the necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of each asset.

9. Identify equipment faults, carry out diagnoses and troubleshooting activities with support from the Monitoring Team. Escalate operations and performance issues to the wind asset manager as required.

10. Assist with the preparation of regular asset management reports on each asset.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. Engineering degree or equivalent.

2. Knowledge of wind farm asset management activities. Knowledge of solar will be considered a plus.

3. Experience with remote monitoring systems on plant and equipment.

4. Interpretation of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, work instructions and design reviews

5. Contractor management.

6. Advanced Excel Skills.

7. Driver’s licence - You are required to visit company sites within the UK and Europe; this requires you to be able to drive

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £28 - £30k Basic

• 25 days Holiday

• Pension

• Sick Pay

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.

Principal BESS Enginee Remote working from home £70k / £80k basic + Benefits     Introduction Astute 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 a  Principal BESS Engineer to be responsible for ensuring Battery Storage projects are engineered to the highest industry standards.                     Roles & Responsibilities As Principal BESS Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Take the lead on highly complex and innovative Battery Storage Systems including co-located projects.
• Day to day coordination and leadership for the engineering team and take responsibility for details electrical engineering including: MV/HV grid interconnections, control requirements, component sizing and integration, metering etc.
• Manage and produce electrical designs including, wiring schematics, SLDS, architecture, equipment size etc.
• Manage preparation of project tender information and support and mentor Engineering team to increase familiarity with Battery Storage technologies.
• Ensure all systems are designed to meet safety standards.

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

• Degree in electrical engineering and demonstratable utility scale Battery Storage experience.
• Achieved Chartered Engineer status, or working towards it.
• 5+ years of experience in the renewables industry or similar.
• Experience with solar PV in the UK is a plus.
• Proficiency with CAD, ePlan or equivalent software and experience and understanding of BESS control systems.
• Fluent in English.
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
• Flexible – the role will require some international travel staying overnight or longer.

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

• Salary from £70k – 80k DOE And Bonus 12.5% KPI driven
• Pension ER’s contributions up to 6% - following a successful 3-month probation period
• Full health cover and 4x Life cover – following a successful 3-month probation period
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• IT equipment (mobile, laptop…) 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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN  

Astute’s Waste team is partnering with an industry leader in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK to recruit a Service Engineer for its UK operations. The Service Engineer position is vital for the continued operation and service provided to clients & customers, and comes with a competitive salary, opportunity to grow your salary through commissioned sales, full equipment (inc PPE), van + fuel card, and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! If you’re an Engineer working in the waste water sector and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers excellence for all customers, then submit your CV to apply today. This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

• 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 2 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license

    Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

    Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role  

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + Fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with the leading provider of nuclear support services in the UK to recruit a HVAC Construction Lead responsible for Work Pack leadership. This key role will be working collaboratively with Clients and partners to grow, manage and motivate a team through implementation of best practice on exciting new build projects.   The HVAC Construction Lead role comes with a salary of up to £85,000 DOE, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in a project from design to execution.   If you’re a HVAC Engineer with Construction and Installation experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything they do then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the HVAC Construction Lead you will:   

• Constructability review of Client provided engineering to assure spatial conformity for installation, and collaborative engagement with the Client to find agreed outcomes
• Support the Client in their Safety Case Development, e.g. HAZID/HAZOP studies
• Support the development of the construction estimate and delivery schedule in Stage 1 to set up the successful delivery of the work packages in Stage 2
• Support selection and then partner with the project Supply Chain and 3rd Party Contractors to ensure the project’s deliverables and KPIs are achieved
• Provide direction to engineers and sub-contractors to ensure that construction tasks are achieved in line with Business Operating Procedures (BOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Co-ordinate and lead construction reviews with the various project stakeholders
• Produce and ensure approval of produce work instructions, installation sequencing and method statement documentation
• Ensure all relevant design standards/practices are complied with
• Manage the relevant and key construction delivery documentation (e.g. work instructions, RAMS., installation sequencing)
• Maintain the construction and delivery schedule to ensure the successful delivery of the work packages.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Graduate level Engineering Qualification
• Construction and Installation experience of industrial plant and processes
• New build EPC experienced using staged gate/RIBA approach on a Brownfield site
• Nuclear experience is required

    Personal skills The HVAC Construction Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience working in the Nuclear/Defence sector
• Ability to obtain SC clearance
• The right to work in the UK and has lived here for over five years
• UK driving licence

• Ability to travel between Warrington and Reading when needed

    Salary and benefits of the HVAC Construction Manager role    

• Salary of up to £85,000
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to see a project from design to execution

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Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear        

Tadley - Berkshire 12 month contract £45-55.00 per hour (Limited Company) outside IR35

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to undertake all pre and post contract quantity surveying services for multiple nuclear projects in Berkshire.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Liaise with the client regarding any commercial discussions.
• Provide commercial advice to the Project Managers.
• Advising on a procurement strategy.
• Preparation and negotiation of all sub-contract contract documentation.
• Analyse sub-contract tender cost and contract submissions.
• Managing an early warning process with the client and the sub-contractors.
• Managing sub-contract monthly payment.
• Working under NEC4 ECC, TSC and PSC contracts using options A, C &E.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience managing the commercial aspects of nuclear projects from pre to post contract.
• SC clearance needed.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £45 per hour

 

How to Apply

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

[email protected]   or ring 02392 288 289 and ask to speak to Adam Nash who can tell you more.

Coded Welder £25 - £30 per hour ( 10 hour shift) Location – Kings Lynn - Wissington Start date - Immediate The Role We are recruiting for a Coded Welder, who has had experience working with Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.    Roles & Responsibilities As a Coded Welder, you will be responsible for:

• You will be responsible for welding Carbon steel pipe work as well as stainless steel.
• You might be ask to work on larger bore pipework, TIG root, MMA fill and cap
• Have a strong welding background and be comfortable to jump straight on the tools.
• 6G is needed

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

• Coded Welder
• TIG experience
• 6G

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910 040 and ask to speak to James Sneller who can tell you more.