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Ground Maintenance Technician - Solar
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Ground Maintenance Technician – Solar

Slough Area

£26,000 + Company vehicle

 

Introduction…

Our leading global renewable energy client require a Ground Maintenance technician to join our Ground Maintenance division. The purpose of the role is to carry out effective ground works on the ground mounted and floating solar farms, to help maintain production levels and adhere to planning regulations.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Ground Maintenance Technician will be responsible for:
  • Responsible for the ground maintenance works of solar farms including grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, strimming, floating structure maintenance & vegetation removal
  • To undertake Solar panel cleaning, using a specifically designed tractor mounted rotating brush and pressurized water system. As well as handheld rotating machinery for the floating array
  • Undertake trenching, digging, fence repairs and other manual tasks to assist the Field Service Engineers with repairs and alterations to sites
  • Basic maintenance of ground maintenance equipment
  • Being able to stay away overnight, expenses pre-paid, 2-3 nights a week at peak times.

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  •  Experience with Ground Maintenance, Landscaping, or similar work
  • Trailer license
  • Tractor driving experience
  • Strimmer and brush cutter experience/certificate.
  • PA1 & PA6
  • Full UK Driving License

 

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive
  •  £26,000
  • Company vehicle
  • Overtime
  • 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

Site & Technical Manager
PERMANENT
  • 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.

 
Project Co-ordinator
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Engineering Manager
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Engineering Manager

Warrington

Competitive Salary plus company benefits

 

Introduction

Our client is one of the UK's leading nuclear decommissioning companies, offering a full range of project related work in the Warrington area. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to support their dismantling Engineering Team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Co-ordination of the engineering team and definition of priorities in relation to the project objectives
  • To ensure that all interfaces’ data is correctly defined and justified. This will include working with radiological data, inventories, and other data sources.
  • Ensure that documentation is available and accessible in a central repository, including existing documents, photos, and background information.
  • Interface management and document co-ordination
  • Follow-up of the major technical issues within the project, particularly those which cross functions and disciplines. This will include management of all relevant interfaces. 
  • Co-ordination of engineering teams to meet the requirements of the project and customer
  • Management and arbitration of changes to the configuration of the engineering files
  • Occasional support to engineering teams, especially in the case of contractual exchanges with Material and Time suppliers where there is a need to provide a global vision of all requirements.
  • Ensure that the services delivered by the teams meet the needs of the project in terms of cost and time

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • BSc/MSc in Engineering or relevant field
  • Proven Leadership
  • 8+ Years Experience
  • Previous experience on a Nuclear Site or other highly regulated site
  • Recognised SME

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • £Competitive Salary
  • Company benefits.

 

How to Apply

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

[email protected]  or ring 02393 919 668 and ask to speak to Richard Hambry who can tell you more.

Project Engineer
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  • TERMS: permanent
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  

Regional Sales Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Regional Sales Manager           

Gloucester

£50,000 – £60,000 basic + Bonus and Company Vehicle 

 

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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester area.
  • 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
  • Fantastic company bonus
  • Company vehicle
  • Development and progression opportunities
  • Company benefits package
  • Financial incentives  

 

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. 

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Regional Sales Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Regional Sales Manager           

Cambridge 

£50,000 – £60,000 basic + Bonus and Company Vehicle 

 

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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge area.
  • 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
  • Fantastic company bonus
  • Company vehicle
  • Development and progression opportunities
  • Company benefits package
  • Financial incentives  

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288217 and ask to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.
Integration Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Integration Engineer- BESS/Solar

Remote working

£60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)

 

 

About the role:

 

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 an Integration Engineer to work remotely.

 

The strategically important Integration Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £56,906, pension contribution, and hybrid working option.

 

If you’re an experienced Project Manager or Project Engineer with previous working knowledge of the solar industry or BESS and are looking to work for an organization that is working to guarantee a clean energy supply for future generations, then upload your CV to apply today.

 

 

               

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Head of Project Management you will:

·         Provide the critical link between the delivery and engineering teams to ensure smooth transition of key project information.

·         Take a significant role in preparing key Solar PV and/or BESS design elements and functional specifications, including: SLD’s, inverter and transformer sizing, cable sizing and routing, communications and networking, interconnection to ICP works etc.

·         Management of third-party consultants for design review, industry standard guidance and quality management services.

·         Support the preparation of project tender information. Additionally, prepare subcontractor or suppliers’ specifications and scope of works for contracting including component selection.

·         Provide support and oversight for project commissioning and completion of contractual performance testing. Identify necessary resources and ensure supplier and subcontractor commissioning is completed in line with contractual requirements.

·         Contribute to and maintain all required project documentation including as built for operational handover.

·         Identify and escalate any risks to budget, programme, or quality to Senior Management.

·         Support Project Managers with preparation of progress reports, project timelines and budget management.

·         Provide support and mentorship to wider Engineering team to increase familiarity with Solar PV technologies.

 

 

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

·         Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent qualification with demonstratable Solar PV/BESS experience.

·         Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK is mandatory.

·         Familiarity with E: Plan, PVSyst, AutoCAD or equivalent software is a plus.

·         Proficient IT skills. Familiarity with MS Office suite. Experience of MS Project, Jira and Confluence a plus.

 

 

Personal skills:

The Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role would suit someone who has:

·         Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.

·         Flexible – the role will require some international travel staying overnight or longer.

·         Desire to work in an international Company.

 

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role:

·         Salary of up to £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE).

·         Remote working

·         Car allowance negotiable

·         Pension contribution

·         33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

 

 

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 02393910037 to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.

 

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Electrical Engineer - Mid level
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

EPC Design Engineer - Solar

Remote – Home based

Starting salary up to £55,000 DOE, bonus and car allowance

 

 

About the role:

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a market leader in the development, construction and O&M of renewable energy projects to recruit a Design Engineer.

 

The Design Engineer role comes with a starting salary up to £55,000, KPI based bonus and fully remote working.

 

If you’re a Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a market leader in pioneering renewable technologies and then upload your CV to apply today.

 

 

               

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

·         Carry out electrical systems design for the electrical installation of Solar and BESS projects.

·         Read and review design specification and complete technical drawings to project timelines.

·         Provide technical and engineering advice in elation to project challenges.

·         Attend project meetings with key stakeholders.

·         Support in the winning of projects including tendering, bids, and sales and purchasing.

·         Prepare substation layouts, wiring schematics, cable containment solutions and more.

 

 

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

·         Minimum HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering.

·         Experience within the renewables industry especially within Solar or BESS.

·         Knowledge of grid connections and applications.

 

 

 

Personal skills:

The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

·         Passionate about renewable energy.

·         Thorough and has great attention to detail.

·         Good at problem solving especially to a time limit.

·         Happy to travel as needed.

 

 

 

Salary and benefits of the role:

·         Starting salary up to £55,000 DOE

·         Car allowance

·         KPI based bonus

·         Full health cover and 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 02392 222961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.

 

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Electrical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Junior Electrical Design Engineer Solar/Battery Storage UK (Home-based/Remote) Up to £35,000       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 enthusiastic Junior Electrical Engineer to be responsible for ensuring projects are designed to the highest industry standards                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Junior Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for:
  • General electrical design activities including SLD preparation, cable sizing calculations, earthing layouts, and cable management solutions for the installation of DC and AC systems in solar farms and energy storage projects
  • Ensuring timely completion of engineering designs, reading and interpreting design specifications and technical drawings, and evaluating technical specifications in tender documentation to identify risks and implications for projects.
  • Providing engineering expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve project challenges.
  • Attending project progress meetings with engineering management and collaborate closely with colleagues in layout design, purchasing, project development, project management, and the subsidiaries.
  • Managing relationships, work with Technical Advisor on development sites and ad hoc requirements, and support sales, purchasing, and construction departments in project implementation and realization.
  • Preparing accurate as-built calculations, drawings package, and technical documentation for projects.
  • Collaborating with the Sales team and other engineering disciplines to seamlessly integrate specifications into the design concept.
  • Upholding the company's goals, maintaining a positive and professional representation of the organization.
  • Ensuring strict adherence to all Company policies, procedures, and ethical codes, including the anti-bribery policy and QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) policy.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy
  • HNC/HND or equivalent minimum; BSc, BEng or equivalent desired
  • Experience within renewables industry, energy storage either in consultancy, DNO, ICP, renewable energy developer, or alternatively another engineering environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of international and UK electrical standards
  • Experience with EPlan, AutoCAD (desirable) and simulation software such as PVSyst (desirable) and PV Design (desirable)
  • Understanding of workflow between developer, EPC and TA in utility-scale PV project development
  • Knowledge of PV industry modelling and simulating assumptions and of Energy Storage Systems (desirable)
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and problem solving
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Salary of up to £35,000 +bonus
  • Pension contribution up to 6%
  • Full health cover
  • 33 days annual leave – inclusive of bank holidays
  • Company equipment – mobile, laptop and 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 07488885429 to speak to Esther Fan who can tell you more.     INDREN