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Bid Manager - Solar and Storage
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
BID Manager - Solar and Storage Chesterfield £45k - £55k + Bonus, Healthcare, Medical insurance     Introduction Astute are proud to be supporting an award winning business in the design, installation and maintenance of world-class solar systems for corporations and public sector institutions. With a proven track record of tailoring projects for large-scale commercial clients relying on their creativity, expertise in engineering and an industry leading attitude to health & safety.. Due to a structured growth plan, a new and exciting vacancy now exists for a BID Manager - Solar and Storage                     Roles & Responsibilities As BID Manager, you will be responsible for:  
  • End to end management of new opportunities – including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Selection Questionnaires (SQs) and Invitations to Tender (ITTs) and managing concurrent bid deadlines
  • Ensuring each opportunity adheres to the process identified in the best in class bid playbook including setting up all mandatory meetings, utilising agreed forms and templates
  • Assembling and managing bid teams – setting out plans for bid production, regularly reviewing progress, and ensuring good communications throughout the team
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Track record managing bids across multiple sectors
  • Relevant bid management experience in the public sector specifically
  • Demonstrable understanding of public sector Clients' likely objectives and Procurement Models
  • Keeps up to date with new government agenda and client needs and expectations
  • Intermediary IT Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and understanding of other supporting software
        Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £45k - £55k basic
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Healthcare
    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

Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/29/24
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading Solar EPC with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Site Manager for its Dunfermline site. The strategically important Site Manager role comes with a salary of £65k, 10% Bonus, company vehicle, life and health cover, IT and PPE. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, quality and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Sites you will:  
  • Represent Employer with key stakeholders, including Clients, ICP’s, DNO’s, Subcontractors, Landowner’s, OEM’s, Technical Advisors etc
  • Management of key project resources including engineering team, on site quality managers, subcontractors and suppliers
  • On site management of utility scale solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
  • Responsibility for ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • SMSTS Trained
  • Black CSCS card preferable
    Personal skills The Site Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Experienced as Site Manager on utility scale solar PV projects (20MW+) is highly desirable.
  • Experience of constructing ‘Tracker’ mounting structure a plus
  • Proven track record in ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations
    Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role
  • £60k - £65k basic
  • 10% Bonus
  • Company vehicle, health & life cover, IT and PPE
   

Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/27/24
  • END DATE: 5/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $60.0 /HR
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading marine, wind and offshore engineering consultancy with a commitment to professional development, innovation and sustainability to recruit a Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer on a 12-month contract working from one of its offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Chester or Nottingham. The Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of up to £60 per hour depending on experience.                   Key skills  
  • Engineering degree relevant to Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years engineering experience.
  • Willingness to work in various environments (office, client offices, offshore).
  • Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Understanding of legislation, codes, and standards.
  • Commitment to health, safety, environment, and quality control.
  • Proficiency in executing engineering projects, including design and analysis.
  • Adherence to processes and procedures directed by management.
  • Effective communication for client meetings and reporting.
  • Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role  
  • Outside IR35
  • Up to £60 PH depending on experience.
  • 12-month contract with potential to extend.
 

Commissioning Shift Team Leader
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/1/24
  • END DATE: 4/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Shift Team Leader on a 6 month contract for its Scotland site. The Commissioning Shift Team Leader role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  
  • Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
  • Prepare and issue permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift
  • Ensure that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
  • Independently operate, monitor, and maintain systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
  • Update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
  • Overseeing the work performed by shift personnel and suppliers during operation
  • Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
  • Records all operational events in the shift logbook
  • Participate in regular control tours throughout the plant
  • Deliver Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
  • Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Shift Team Leader role  
  • Scotland
  • 6 Months minimum
  • £550.00 per Day
  • Outside IR35

Operations Technician
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/1/25
  • END DATE: 8/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $300.0 /DAY
Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting an Operations Technician to join a Power Station in Lincolnshire. You will be working on a shift basis & be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient & compliant operations of the power plant. The Operations Technician role is ~£20/hour PAYE Key skills required for the Operations Technician Engineer role
  • Operating mobile plant including FLT, 360 excavators, telehandler, front loading shovel etc. As well as operating the overhead cranes
  • Supporting the Panel Operators with taking manual readings & adjustments of the plant.
  • Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Carrying out first line maintenance duties when required in order to keep plan running smoothly.
  • Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
  • Additional duties may involve operation of the weighbridge, plant checks and site cleaning duties
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Operations Technician role
  • Lincolnshire
  • ??????Inside IR35
  • Circa £20/hour PAYE
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Construction Manager - Biogas
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/10/25
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY

  Astute’s Team is exclusively partnered with a business in the anaerobic digestion sector who are looking for a contractor to assist on an upgrade project on a biogas site. The contract Construction Manager / Site Manager will oversee the implementation of a new CO2 project and upgrade. Please reach out if you’re experienced in completing similar projects in the anaerobic digestion sector and have been a Construction Manager of an anaerobic digestion CAPEX, OPEX or new build project before.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Construction Manager role Reporting to key stakeholders you will:  
  • Ensure the timely and proper completion of a CO2 upgrade on an AD plant
  • Manage external contractors to complete their works as per plan, contractual obligation and to quality standards
  • Oversee HSE of external contractors, reporting on any issues
  • Control key elements of the project
  • Provide oversight and strategic direction of the implementation of the new technology on site
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience managing anaerobic digestion capital projects (or in a very similar environment if not AD)
  • Demonstrable experience in successful construction / project completion
Personal skills   The Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Organised, meticulous and methodical
  • Someone who is detail-oriented
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Construction Manager role  
  • Day rate to Ltd company contractor TBC with Astute, please discuss with us
  • Start date early May 2025
  • End date mid-late September 2025
  • Must be on site in Norfolk

 

Electrical Commissioning Technician
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/27/25
  • END DATE: 10/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $475.0 /DAY

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor within the UK and Global Power Industry to recruit 2x Electrical Commissioning Technicians on a 5 months initial contract for its Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire

 

The Electrical Commissioning Technician roles comes with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

  • 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

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Commissioning Technician roles:

 
  • Stewartby, Bedfordshire
  • £350.00 to £450.00 per day 
  • Start date - January 2025
  • 5 months contract

Business Support Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/26/24
  • END DATE: 2/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Quantity Surveyor Feb 2024  Enfield £500 Per Day 12 Months      About the role: Astute’s Power team are currently partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on for a site of theirs near Enfield. The Quantity Surveyor role comes of £500 per day. Outside IR35.                   Key skills: · Signing of subcontracts and collaborating in the offer phase.
  • Co ordinate with Construction, Procurement and Finance Departments in closing of subcontracts.
  • Co ordinate with Project Control regarding planning and cost controls on site.
  • Manage PAC
  • Manage back charges and Contradictory prices.
  • Claims and Measure Management.
  • Address any needs of reports or special analysis requested by Project Control or Project Director on site.
  • Hold experience in working on an Energy from Waste project or similar sector in Construction.
  • Heavy Civils background  
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:
  • Enfield
  • Immediate Start
  • 12 Months minimum
  • £500 Per Day (Outside IR35)

Senior Development Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute's Power team are partnering with one of the largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure in Europe.  They are looking to recruit a Senior Development Engineer who will be based from home and will be challenged with growth of the team. The Senior Development Engineer plays a vital part in providing customers engineering solutions including problem resolution and energy profile reduction. If you have a background working in engineering, District Heating or a similar environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about energy, then upload your CV to today.                     Responsibilities and duties Working as the Senior Development Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Leading the UK development team which will consist of 3-5 direct reports across UK.
  • Taking the technical lead on complex projects
  • Building relationships with customers to understand requirements.
  • Project development budgets
  • Providing analysis of key project and developments
  • Allocating team workload, ensuring objectives are maintained
  • Managing design process, creating decarbonisation proposals
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Degree educated or HND in a Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Materials or Chemical Engineering
  • IOSH or NEBOSH certificate
  • Experience/Knowledge of industry standards (CIBSE Regs, building services, British Standards, ISO etc)
    Personal skills The Senior Development Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Experienced with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail
    Salary and benefits of the Senior Development Engineer role
  • Competitive salary of up to £79,595
  • Bonus
  • 26 days holiday
  • Generous pension scheme
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