Astute People Ltd

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

• Various solar sites in England
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

• Act as the Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Promote and support plant safety initiatives, including participation in Near Miss and Incident Investigations, and implement resulting recommendations.
• Ensure all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) assets comply with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and test software modules and control systems or equivalent platforms.
• Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations for EC&I systems to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, method statements, and technical guidance.
• Implement, maintain, and test SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
• Own and manage the Safety Instrumented System (SIS), including maintenance, proof testing, and performance verification.
• Support outage and maintenance activities, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant completion of all EC&I work, and maintain accurate reporting within the CMMS.
•  Must have experience in a relevant environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical process)
• Must have worked with rotating machinery and Instrumentation.

• Ince, Cheshire
• November 2025
• 3-6 Months minimum
• Competitive hourly rate
• Outside IR35

• Preparing areas on site to be insulated
• Fitting insulations to engineering plans
• Secure and fasten insulation and sealing work areas after
• Work closely with Thermal Insulation Labourer on day -to – day basis
• Adhere to all general H&S on site
• Must hold TICA /NVQ and either CSCS / CCNSG
• Site experience in either Oil & Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Waste Management or similar

• Essex
• £21.00 per hour (Monday – Friday)
• £27.95 per hour (Saturdays)
• 10 Months minimum

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2x Electrical Commissioning Technician positions for their Combined Cycle Synchronised Condenser project based in Pembroke on a 5 months initial contract.

• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation of the site for the electrical team to plan ahead for site works.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for this project.
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance as an Electrical Technician.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

• Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
• £400.00 to £450.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

https://nsgltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=fb152811-2f3e-4706-8cff-c5877dfbb4c8 Electrical Technician (Nuclear)

12 Months +

Berkshire

£38.14 per hour

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We are recruiting for an Electrical Technician with experience within the Nuclear sector for a role on a busy site in Berkshire.

Responsibilities include:

• Installation and commissioning of instrumentation
• Electrical inspection and testing
• Completion of electrical test certificates
• Carry out diagnostics and problem solving for electrical and instrument systems
• Calibration of instrumented systems
• Acceptance and hand-back of PTWs
• Performing all assigned tasks to agreed Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSE performance

You will need to possess experience of electrical installations and a sound knowledge control systems and process instrumentation.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree Qualified or relevant experience to an equivalent level
• Previous EC&I commissioning experience gained within Nuclear projects
• A proven track record of delivering to set deadlines within an electrical, control and instrumentation team  
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2394 & 2935 is desirable for this role
• Ability to communicate effectively with onsite team
• IT literate with experience of MS Office

To be considered this role you must have current SC clearance or higher. If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Gemma Harfield on 02392 288 209 or email [email protected]

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• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation of the site for the electrical team to plan ahead for site works.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for this project.
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance as an Electrical Technician.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

• Immingham
• £400.00 to £475.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 6 months

• Develop and implement work plans and schedules.
• Review risk assessments and method statements.
• Forecast and prepare materials, equipment, and contractors. Plan for training or briefing sessions for the team on site-specific procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) for isolations.
• Pre-outage inspections.
• Lead mechanical teams and subcontractors in daily activities, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and resolving issues on-site. Ensure work meets quality standards and is completed within schedule.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure safety and compliance: Enforce PPE usage, conduct daily safety briefings, monitor for hazards, and manage permits to work.
• Quality control and documentation.
• Progress reporting and adjustments.
• Must have experience on shutdowns, outages or TAR (Shutdown and turnaround) on a biomass power plant or similar industry such as EFW.

• Chester
• Competitive Day Rate
• 3 month minimum contract

• Provide strategic leadership for all site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance across multiple treatment technologies.
• Oversee the management of Energy-from-Waste, Mechanical Treatment, and Anaerobic Digestion facilities to achieve operational excellence.
• Take full accountability for site P&L, delivering financial targets and driving cost efficiency.
• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), ensuring electrical and process safety systems are effectively controlled and maintained.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture.
• Implement and continuously improve process safety standards and operational procedures.
• Manage the full lifecycle of complex assets, from construction and commissioning through to operation and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and key contractors to support long-term operational success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

• Proven experience leading large operational teams within high-risk or process-intensive industries.
• Strong technical understanding of steam systems, turbines, boilers, and associated process equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in process safety management, ideally holding SAP authorisation.
• Track record of P&L ownership and delivering measurable operational and commercial outcomes.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Calm, ethical, and decisive leadership style under pressure.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Passionate about developing people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000 basic salary
• Benefits package incl. car allowance (£5,900), bonus and medical  
• Opportunity to join leading energy company