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Black Hat Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a speciality lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the lifting principal contractor on Hinkley Point C to recruit a Black Hat Supervisor/Mechanical Superindendent for its Hinkley Point C project.

 

The Mechanical Superindendent will play a critical role in holding responsibility for the assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance direction and comes with a base salary upto £75,000 depending on experience and a wealth of opportunity to work on prestigious nuclear projects in the UK.

 

If you’re a Mechanical Supervisor with gantry or crane experience, and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Construction Manager you will:
  • Supervising lifting execution of site / compound activities on and off HPC site.
  • Responsible for control and day to day management of the labour and plant resources to achieve targets
  • Interface with management, and other 3rd party black hats in interfacing works areas on site matters
  • Day to day management of site labour resources and delivering pre work briefings for safety. Setting labour to work on time, controlling breaktimes and return to the workface and working up to the stipulated end of shift). Maintaining records of labour performance and punctuality and reporting to manager.
  • Consistent review of all work locations to identify and control any potential departure from approved drawings and procedures.

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A Mechanical Engineering background, holding a qualification to a minimum of HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc.
  • CCNSG Safety Passport.
  • SSSTS/IOSH Managing Safely  

 

Personal skills

 

The Black Hat Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

  • Worked in a heavy industrial setting (Power generation, aerospace, rail, nuclear, steel forging, manufacturing, heavy lifting) on cranes.
  • Worked in a maintenance, installation, assembly, servicing setting.

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Black Hat Supervisor role

 

  • A salary upto £75,000 depending on experience
  • Overtime where desired
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

 

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Contract Lead
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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  • 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Enhance parental leave
  • Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Performance-related pay scheme – 15% max on salary
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Support with your career development through our Success Management Process.
 

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

Technical Sales Manager - Landbased - North
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
About Us: Roxtec was founded in Sweden in 1990 and is the world leader in the field of cable and pipe seals.  This market position has been achieved by pursuing a consistent, customer-oriented strategy.  Our pioneering modular-based seals with Multidiameter™ are the base for our rapid and sustainable growth, but the positive trend is first of all built on committed people, strong values, and a clear customer focus.    External Technical Sales Manager We are currently seeking a technical sales professional to further develop the land-based markets for Roxtec in the northwest of England. The role will be varied in focus, covering both engineering specifications with leading industry design companies, but also extending to both owners and contractors involved in operating and constructing projects in our chosen markets and applications. Job Description
  • Identify and target all land-based market opportunities (rail, advance facilities, pharma, telecoms, power generation, onshore chemical and oil and gas, and construction) and work closely with them to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
  • Identify, quantify and target projects. With a clear focus on key decision makers (owners /operators, engineers, contractors or resellers) Typically this work will be varied in both focus and value. The main aim is to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
  • Develop business, often from a cold start point through to standard specification / client approved lists
  • Search for new clients who would benefit from the use our solutions and support in order to maximise market potential
  • Maintain our existing client base of owners, operators, designers and installers.
  • Attend industry events and forums in order to network for new opportunities
  • Focus is not limited to traditional structures and plant, we also target equipment and modular based construction
  • Present Roxtec solutions to specifying engineers (electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, structural) via technical presentations, site visits, installation training, promotion with resellers and other means as appropriate
  • Drive sustainable sales growth through gaining engineering specifications for Roxtec solutions and delivering world-class support throughout the project lifecycle
  • Create and execute targeted sales plan
  • Identify and communicate resources needed to meet sales objectives
  • Effectively promote and apply Roxtec Core Values, within Roxtec and within industry
  • Plan and manage all customer contacts and meetings within Roxtec CRM system
  • Provide routine, accurate and meaningful market information, forecasting and product planning to management
  • Provide pre-sales technical advice and solution guidance. This will extend to providing design input for our range of bespoke products where required.
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • University degree and/or equivalent. Consideration would be given to those without relevant degree and/or equivalent if sufficient industry specific experience working in a similar role could be demonstrated.
  • Professional sales experience with preference to those that have a successful record presenting complex and/or technical solutions to decision makers, specifying engineers.
  • Existing working relationships within owner / operators, engineering, contracting and design firms
  • Knowledge in our target sector, with experience of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation and/or mechanical systems for our chosen markets.
  • Strong understanding of industrial business practices and effective sales techniques – must be able to develop, manage and perform to a sales and business plan with a consultancy approach.
  • Experience of business development with the ability to demonstrate structured planning and new prospect engagement
  • Ability to use industry news / project databases / relationships to develop technical sales opportunities
  • Effective networking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
  • Proven ability and confidence to prepare and present solutions and strategies to groups of co-workers, clients or prospects.
  • Proven ability to manage long-term and complex sales projects to success
  • Role involves working away from home for periods during the working week to serve the UK market
  • Ability to travel internationally on occasion
Beneficial Skills / Knowledge
  • Experience of providing technical support / surveying of applications
  • Successful track record of selling premium solutions against low cost competitor
  • Knowledge and experience within the power, process, industry and infrastructure markets preferred.

National Major Projects Sales Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Posting National Major Projects Sales Manager – Land-based Location: National (UK-wide) Effective: ASAP About Us Roxtec, founded in Sweden in 1990, is the world leader in cable and pipe seals. Our pioneering modular-based seals with Multidiameter™ have driven rapid and sustainable growth, built on committed people, strong values, and a clear customer focus. National Major Projects Sales Manager We are seeking a technical sales professional to lead Roxtec’s engagement with major land-based projects across the UK. This national role is responsible for identifying, targeting, and maximising the potential of 5–10 major projects annually, ensuring Roxtec solutions are specified and adopted in high-value, strategic applications. Job Description
  • Major Project Focus: Identify, prioritise, and develop relationships with key stakeholders on major UK projects (across rail, advanced facilities, pharma, telecoms, power generation, onshore chemical and oil & gas, and construction).
  • Strategic Engagement: Work closely with owners, operators, engineering design firms, and contractors to ensure Roxtec solutions are specified and adopted in major projects.
  • Project Pipeline: Build and manage a pipeline of 5–10 high-impact projects per year, from initial engagement through to specification, approval, and delivery.
  • Business Development: Develop new business opportunities nationally, leveraging industry news, project databases, and relationships to identify and engage with major projects.
  • Client Management: Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients, focusing on long-term partnerships and repeat business on major projects.
  • Technical Promotion: Present Roxtec solutions to specifying engineers (electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, structural) via technical presentations, site visits, installation training, and other appropriate means.
  • Sales Planning: Create and execute targeted sales plans for major projects, aligning resources to maximise project success and sales growth.
  • Market Intelligence: Provide routine, accurate, and meaningful market information, forecasting, and product planning to management, with a focus on major project trends.
  • Pre-sales Support: Deliver technical advice and solution guidance, including design input for bespoke products as required.
  • CRM & Reporting: Plan and manage all customer contacts and meetings within Roxtec CRM system, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting.
  • Core Values: Effectively promote and apply Roxtec Core Values, both internally and within the industry.
  • Networking: Attend industry events and forums to network and identify new major project opportunities.
Preferred Job Requirements
  • University degree and/or equivalent experience. Consideration given to candidates with significant industry experience in similar roles.
  • Proven sales experience, ideally presenting complex technical solutions to decision makers and specifying engineers on major projects.
  • Existing relationships within owner/operators, engineering, contracting, and design firms involved in major UK projects.
  • Strong understanding of industrial business practices and effective sales techniques, with a consultancy approach.
  • Experience in business development, structured planning, and new prospect engagement at a national level.
  • Ability to use industry news, project databases, and relationships to develop technical sales opportunities.
  • Excellent networking and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).
  • Proven ability to manage long-term, complex sales projects to success.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Beneficial Skills / Knowledge
  • Experience providing technical support and surveying applications.
  • Successful track record of selling premium solutions against low-cost competitors.
  • Knowledge and experience within power, process, industry, and infrastructure markets preferred.

Field Service Engineer - Solar - East Anglia
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering the South of England, with occasional travel for business needs. The role involves onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40k plus a vehicle. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people first, upload your CV to apply today! Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:
  • Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
  • Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
  • Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
  • Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
  • Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
  • Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.
Professional Qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
  • At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
  • Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.
Personal Skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
  • Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
  • Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.
Salary and Benefits:
  • Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
  • Company vehicle with fuel card
  • 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays 
  • Great company culture and regular social events 
  • Bonus programme 
  • Pension scheme 
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Piping Calculations Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a joint venture working on the Hinkley Point C project in Bristol to recruit a Piping Calculations Engineer for its Bristol office. The Piping Calculations Engineer is business critical and will play a pivotal role in contributing to the completion of the HPC design phase role comes with a salary ranging from £40,000 up to £55,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Piping Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation spearheading the design phase of the HPC project, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the you will:  
  • Conduct detailed piping flexibility and support calculations using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
  • Perform mechanical analysis of piping networks to verify compliance with applicable design codes and standards.
  • Identify and propose technical solutions when sizing or flexibility criteria are not satisfied.
  • Develop and produce comprehensive technical assessment and calculation notes.
  • Prepare loading description reports in coordination with system engineering activities.
  • Validate civil work interfaces, equipment nozzle loads, and layout modifications, ensuring seamless integration with structural and mechanical systems.
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of calculation tools, procedures, and methodologies.
  • Provide technical support and expertise to other engineers within the team and across international interfaces.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet quality, safety, and project schedule requirements.
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • PhD or Degree in Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
  • Strong expertise in mechanical simulation, particularly finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Strong understanding of piping stress analysis, materials, and structural mechanics.
  • Hands-on experience with finite element tools.
  • Familiarity with UK design standards and regulatory processes.
  • Proficiency in ANSYS and special piping component calculations (fixed points, endplates).
  • Experience with RSTAB, BEAM STRESS, and support calculations and CALTUY/Pipestress software.  
  • Knowledge of RCC-M code (section C3650) and damage modes.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in piping calculation.
If you are a motivated engineer looking to take on challenging and rewarding projects, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our innovative and international team.       Salary and benefits of the Piping Calculations Engineer role  
  • Basic salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private & family health care schemes
  • Other benefits including employee assistance programmes, income protection and professional memberships (1 per year).
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Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a globally recognised engineering and technology business to recruit a Business Development Manager for its EMEA client base. The pivotal Business Development Manager role comes with a salary up to £80,000, hybrid working and great benefits. If you’re a sales professional with experience in the nuclear sector and are looking to work for a global organisation that is expanding into the UK nuclear sector, backed by a global reputation for innovation in challenging, safety-critical environments, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role As the Business Development Manager you will:  
  • Drive the organisation’s entry into the nuclear sector by developing and executing a new business strategy focused on safety-critical components and connection technologies used in inspection, maintenance, and asset integrity applications.
  • Identify and engage with key stakeholders across the UK, EMEA, and Middle East nuclear markets to build strong client relationships and secure new business opportunities.
  • Act as the internal nuclear sector expert, advising senior leadership on market trends, key clients, and potential entry points for product adoption.
  • Leverage existing industry knowledge and contacts to open doors, initiate conversations, and build credibility within nuclear networks.
  • Navigate complex organisational structures within large clients to identify and influence decision-makers across engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams.
  • Work closely with technical and commercial teams to position the company’s specialist mechanical products as viable, compliant solutions for nuclear applications.
  • Represent the business at client meetings, site visits, and relevant industry events, effectively communicating technical value and commercial benefit.
  • Provide regular market feedback to inform product development, strategic planning, and commercial positioning.
  • Travel across the UK and internationally (approx. 40%) to support business development activity and stakeholder engagement.
  • Maintain a proactive, self-sufficient approach to business development, consistently generating new leads and driving long-term growth.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering) would be advantageous but is not essential.
  • Proven track record in business development or technical sales within the nuclear sector is essential.
Personal skills   The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Well-versed in the nuclear industry's standards, stakeholder structures, and compliance requirements, with an understanding of how to engage Tier 1 contractors, regulators, and the wider supply chain.
  • Experienced in selling into highly regulated, safety-critical environments such as nuclear, oil & gas, defence, or aerospace.
  • Familiar with technical products such as mechanical assemblies or connection systems used in inspection, maintenance, or asset integrity applications.
Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role  
  • Competitive base salary up to £80,000, depending on experience
  • Life assurance at 4x base salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • Flexible, hybrid working model with international travel
 

Assistant Shift Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a global O&M Contractor on a Biomass Power Station located in Rotherham. This plant is capable of producing ~41MW of power, enough to supply 78,000 home in the local area. As an Assistant Shift Team Leader / Control Room Operator, you’ll be responsible for the safe & efficient operation of the plant including startup & shutdown operations, plant inspections as well as ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation. If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please get in touch. Responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role: You will be responsible for:
  • Using a DCS system you will be required to start, stop and monitor turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more.
  • Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work.
  • Taking part in first line maintenance activities, including plant inspections and ensuring maximum availability.
  • Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally a relevant technical qualification such as a C&G/NVQ/ONC/HNC in an engineering discipline
  • At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant. This could be energy from waste, coal, CCGT, biomass, CHP, nuclear or utilities.
  • Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Personal skills The Assistant Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who::
  • Has ambition to develop into a Shift Team Leader
  • Is comfortable working alone and as part of a shift team
  • Is able to carry out extended plant walks including working at height
Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Development scheme
  • Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Other benefits.
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Principal Integrity Engineer (Pressure Systems)
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team are working with a global technical services and engineering consultancy to recruit for a Principal Integrity Engineer, specialising in Pressure Systems, to join their expanding Asset Integrity management team. This is a senior, permanent opportunity where you’ll lead the delivery of high-value engineering solutions, supporting major clients across the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors — including CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste facilities. If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please get in touch. Responsibilities and duties of the Principal Integrity Engineer role: You will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out integrity assessments of defective or degraded power plant components operating at both low and high temperatures, using techniques such as reverse engineering calculations, fracture mechanics and finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards, including the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
  • Supporting and delivering power plant inspections, including steam and water pressure parts, boiler tube surveys and structural/support assessments.
  • Evaluating materials performance, degradation mechanisms and remaining life to inform asset management decisions.
  • Providing mechanical engineering expertise to support plant operations, maintenance and long-term reliability.
  • Developing and implementing risk-based inspection (RBI) strategies.
  • Reviewing inspection findings and making informed run / repair / replace recommendations.
  • Producing clear, high-quality technical reports and project deliverables within agreed timescales and budgets.
  • Preparing technical proposals, tender submissions and supporting business development activities.
  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation and best practice.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • At minimum a degree in mechanical engineering or similar
  • Ideally qualified with a masters
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration is desirable
Personal skills The Principal Integrity Engineer role would suit someone who has:
  • Extensive Power Generation experience is a must, ideally at minimum 10 years
  • Familiar with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and other relevant legislation
  • Experience with Integrity assessment of defective power plant components – low and high temperature (e.g. reverse code calculation, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis).
  • Strong organisational and project management skills
Salary and benefits of the Principal Integrity Engineer role
  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible and hybrid working.
  • Ad-hoc travel across UK & Europe
  • Profit share.
  • Company pension contributions.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Health and wellbeing – digital GP, access to wellbeing app and support.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • Sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes.
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