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Solar PV Electrician Hampshire Salary up to £40,000 DOE     Introduction Astute are proud to be working with a Hampshire based Energy Services company to find a Solar PV Engineer to join a growing, and professionally accredited designer and installer of Residential, Commercial and Industrial Solar Systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with Solar PV installations though candidate with over 5 years electrical experience will be considered.                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Installation Manager you will be responsible for:

• Installation of domestic and commercial scale Solar PV and battery storage systems
• Installation of domestic and commercial EV chargers
• Providing excellent customer service
• Completing all work activities maintaining compliance to Health and Safety regulations

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

• Level 3 Electrical/Electrotechnical qualifications
• Minimum 3 years Electrical experience
• Full, clean UK driving license

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

• Salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Company Van/Tools
• Pension
• 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 023920222961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.     INDREN  

As part of Astute’s People Plus retained search, Astute’s Nuclear Team is exclusively partnering with Rodgers Leask, a leading engineering consultancy, to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for its Bristol or Derby site.

The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of £50,000–£55,000+ (flexible for chartered or exceptional candidates), alongside strong development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression.

If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative and technically driven environment, then submit your CV to apply today.

  Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead structural design activities and take ownership of engineering packages from concept through to delivery
• Perform and check detailed hand calculations
• Produce and review engineering drawings
• Lead and mentor a small team (typically a technician and/or junior engineer)
• Liaise directly with clients and key stakeholders
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and security requirements
• Work independently on assigned project deliverables

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A strong  experience in structural engineering design
• A high level of design experience with reinforced concrete and steel
• Experience with timber and masonry (desirable)
• Proficiency in hand calculations and engineering drawing production/review
• Experience with in-situ and precast concrete (highly desirable for Bristol-based candidates)
• Proven track record working independently in design-led roles
• Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is advantageous

Personal skills

The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
• A confident leader with mentoring capability
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Effective in client-facing and stakeholder communication
• Adaptable within highly regulated and security-sensitive environments

Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000+ (flexible for high-calibre candidates)
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact infrastructure and defence projects
• Clear pathway for career progression and chartership support
• Collaborative and technically driven working environment
• Hybrid working potential after initial probation (case-by-case basis)

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance (mandatory)
• SC clearance is advantageous but not required
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a Power Generation company to recruit an Area Leader for its Energy unit at their site in Newark The Energy Area Lead role comes with a starting salary of up to £74,000 + benefits package. If you’re a Level 3 qualified operator, with experience on a power station, operating the DCS then upload your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Energy Area Lead role Reporting to the General Manager you will:  

• Lead the Energy operations team to deliver strong performance and enable effective decision-making and optimal efficiencies.
• Oversee CHP operations, including gas usage, electricity generation, high-pressure steam, air services, and water treatment.
• Ensure full compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Drive site improvement programmes to enhance performance across people, plant, and processes.
• Manage contracts and negotiations with gas suppliers in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Oversee energy efficiency, including fuel usage (£6M) and electricity generation/sales (10MW output).
• Manage, coach, and develop team members to build capability and accountability.
• Ensure effective asset management, maintenance, and audit-ready operational standards within the energy function.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant engineering qualification, ideally HNC / HND / Degree
• Proven experience operating high pressure, steam generation plant such as power generation, refinery or chemical plants. (essential)
• Experience managing large operational and maintenance budgets.
• Strong understanding of engineering reliability, compliance, and asset management
• A maintenance background would be highly desirable.
• Experience in contract management and supplier negotiation.

Personal Skills The Energy Area Lead role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and empower teams.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinker with sound decision-making and accountability.

Salary and benefits of the Energy Area Lead role

• Competitive starting salary of up to £74,000
• Benefits Package incl. 10% pension and medical insurance
• Training opportunities both internally and externally

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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and construction organisation to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor for its Sellafield site in Cumbria. This role will be based out of their offices in Workington supporting the site day to day. The Senior Environmental Advisor role comes with a competitive salary, pension, and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated nuclear environment on a nationally significant programme. If you’re a Senior Environmental Advisor and are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises safety, sustainability, and professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Environmental Advisor role Reporting to the Environmental Manager you will:  

• Provide expert environmental advice across all project phases, including design, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions, and site-specific requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), risk assessments, and method statements.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation and improvement strategies.
• Lead and support environmental audits, inspections, and assurance activities.
• Monitor environmental performance and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulators, clients, and key stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Promote a strong environmental culture, delivering training and awareness initiatives across the programme.
• Support sustainability objectives, including waste reduction, resource efficiency, and carbon management.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 14001 standards and Sellafield’s environmental requirements.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA)
• Proven experience in a similar environmental advisory role within major infrastructure, construction, or nuclear sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments; nuclear experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive environmental performance across multidisciplinary teams.

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Environmental Advisor role  

• £50,000 basic salary
• Car Allowance

• Competitive Benefits package
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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s leading companies in the wind energy industry, setting new standards in technological design for more than 30 years. We are working together to recruit an Electrical Works Project Manager to support the planning and delivery of electrical infrastructure across wind farm projects. This role offers a salary of up to £80,000 plus car allowance, and flexible hybrid working options, alongside a strong benefits package. If you’re working in a similar role and looking to join a globally recognised organisation within a growing and innovative sector, please read on and apply below.   Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Project Manager role   Reporting to the Construction Manager you will:  

• Provide expert technical guidance to customers, sales teams, and utilities on electrical works matters.
• Collaborate with the Project team to prepare customer proposals, bills of quantities, and technical specifications for suppliers.
• Support the design and planning of network connections in coordination with network operators.
• Assist Sales during the project initiation phase with planning, scheduling, and scope alignment.
• Ensure all electrical works are specified and implemented in line with Health & Safety standards and technical requirements.
• Support the Commercial team with contract and claim management activities.
• Manage subcontractor negotiations and coordination.
• Monitor project delivery to identify and resolve additional costs, delays, and construction issues alongside the Construction Manager.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project progress.
• Drive project optimization initiatives in collaboration with the General Project Manager and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on all electrical matters throughout each project phase.
• Oversee work packages during the planning and installation of turbines, working closely with internal technical teams.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or a minimum Level 3 / HNC Electrical Engineering with specialised experience in power generation.
• Experience in power generation and electrical power systems.
• High voltage distribution experience.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desirable.
• Project Management experience with an electrical or industrial focus.
• Strong understanding of SAP and SCADA systems is highly advantageous.
• Full, valid UK driving licence

  Personal skills   The Electrical Project Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work proactively, independently, or as part of a team.
• Willing to travel across the UK, Ireland, and internationally.
• Confident with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-assured and able to handle challenging situations.
• Proficient in IT.
• Comfortable working at height.

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Project Manager role  

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Car Allowance
• Training and Continuous Professional Development
• Flexible hybrid working (where applicable)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a great machine tools manufacturing company to recruit a Field Service Engineer based in Brighouse. This Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of £46,000 per year plus overtime, a 4% matched pension, company car, life insurance, and excellent overtime opportunities. If you’re a mechanically biased Field Service Engineer with experience working on large machine tools and CNC equipment and are looking to join a specialist engineering business with a strong heritage, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Engineer role Within the role you will:  

• Install, service and maintain large CNC and manual machine tools at customer sites across the UK
• Carry out mechanical fitting, fault diagnosis and repair work on milling and machine tool equipment
• Perform machine tool alignment and precision adjustments to ensure optimal performance
• Conduct gearbox and machining head assembly, including correct setting of bevel gear meshing
• Carry out hand scraping for geometrical adjustment where required
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults and implement effective repairs
• Ensure all work complies with company health and safety standards
• Represent the company professionally while working on customer sites
• Identify potential opportunities for additional service work, spare parts, or service contracts

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following: • Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (preferred) • NVQ or higher qualification in an engineering discipline (preferred) • Proven experience working on large CNC and manual milling machinery • Strong mechanical fitting and machine tool fault diagnosis skills • Experience with machine tool alignment and precision engineering techniques • Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams • Basic electrical and hydraulic fault-finding knowledge • Good computing skills including Microsoft Office • Full UK driving licence (clean preferred) Personal skills   The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is: • Mechanically focused with strong practical engineering ability • Comfortable working independently at customer sites • Confident working within a small team environment • Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills • Highly organised with strong time management skills • A strong problem-solver with excellent attention to detail • Willing to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally • Keen to learn and develop within a specialist engineering business   Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role   • £46,000 basic salary plus overtime opportunities • Company car • Contributory pension scheme (4% employer / 4% employee) • Life insurance • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total) #LI-AH1 INDREN

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste (EfW) industry, to recruit for a Controls and Instrumentation (C&I) Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The vital C&I Technician role comes with a basic salary of £47,239 + partial shift allowance of £2,289 + Location living allowance of £2,654 + Overtime + Call out payments + up to 10% Bonus + benefits. If you’re an experienced C&I/EC&I Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance duties on all control and instrumentation equipment across the site.
• Fault finding/maintaining instrumentation (Pressure, temperature, level, flow etc)
• Maintaining the DCS/PLC equipment
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records via the site’s computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Assisting with faults on electrical equipment and training will be provided if you do not have electrical experience already

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical/Electronic, Controls & Instrumentation, etc
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous
• 18th Edition will be advantageous

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The C&I Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Hands on maintenance experience with Controls and Instrumentation equipment such as PLC/DCS systems, flow sensors, thermocouples, pressure sensors, continuous monitoring emissions systems (CEMS), etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill, FMCG, etc
• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity

    Salary and benefits of the C&I Technician role

• A starting basic salary of £47,239
• Partial shift allowance of £2,289
• Location living allowance of £2,654
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Overtime
• Call out payments
• Other benefits

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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a growing Engineering Consultancy to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Milton Keynes.

This Senior Electrical Engineer role offers a salary of up to £60,000, alongside a strong benefits package and the opportunity to work within a well-established consultancy delivering complex engineering solutions.

If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Building Services design and are looking to step into a senior, client-facing position with real project ownership, then submit your CV to apply today.

  Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Electrical Engineer role

Within the role you will:

• Lead and manage the electrical design process, from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery
• Act as a key client interface, attending and leading meetings while representing the business professionally
• Develop design briefs, project criteria, and costed engineering solutions aligned with client requirements
• Oversee project delivery, including coordination with multidisciplinary teams and monitoring quality of design and installation
• Support and mentor junior engineers while contributing to team development and technical excellence
• Manage project budgets, tender processes, and commercial aspects including proposals and cost control

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong experience in electrical design within the Building Services sector
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead design processes
• Knowledge of current British Standards and industry regulations
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to produce and review technical calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination within construction projects

  Personal skills

The Senior Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A confident leader with strong client-facing experience
• Commercially aware with the ability to manage budgets and project scope
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects
• A strong communicator across all levels of a project team
• Detail-focused with a commitment to high-quality delivery
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working with a high level of autonomy

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Electrical Engineer role

• Salary of £50,000–£60,000
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Private healthcare
• Income protection
• Life cover
• Opportunity to lead projects across multiple sectors
• Clear progression within a growing consultancy

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