Astute People Ltd

Commissioning Engineer – Process Equipment Milton Keynes / M1 Corridor Competitive Salary + Benefits     Introduction Astute Technical Recruitment are working with a leading suppler of processing technology into the food, beverage, marine, energy and oil & gas sectors.  We are looking for a Commissioning & Service Engineer focusing on separation & flow equipment. With their Head Office in Milton Keynes, we are looking for someone situated along the M1 in the area who is happy working out of the office and at customer sites, nationwide. You’ll be involved with starting up and testing new equipment, carrying out technical assessments and liaising with the project team and customers for installation work.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Utilities Engineer you will be responsible for:

• As part of the nationwide projects team you’ll be involved with successfully starting up, commissioning & testing new separation & flow technology equipment.
• Carrying out reviews of installations, GA Drawings, P&ID’s and EPLAN as part of technical assessments.
• Working alongside the automation engineer to plan full system integration.
• Preparation of commissioning documentation.
• Communicating with internal & external stakeholders.
• Review of the warranty process.
• Supervise site installation.
• Lead technical discussions with customers inline with the commissioning programme.
• Carry out mechanical assembly works, electrical inspections and commissioning on control panels and instrumentation.
• Configuration of HMI’s and drive units.
• Any other duties as required (full job specification is available on request).

    Skills & Qualifications To be considered for the role of Commissioning Engineer we are looking for someone with the following criteria (essential):

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification
• Experience in servicing / maintaining / commissioning process flow & separation equipment such as pumps, mixers, centrifuges etc.
• It would be advantageous if you had process engineering experience
• Full UK driving licence

    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the Commissioning Engineer vacancy as follows:

• Highly competitive Salary
• Company van, fuel card & phone / laptop
• Overtime
• Opportunity to travel UK wide

    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 02393 910 038 to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Senior EC&I Engineer to join their design team in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in the EC&I discipline at a senior level and the ability to hold security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£55 per hour and will start with a 12 month contract. Suitable candidates will ideally work in their Oxfordshire sites on a hybrid basis. If you’re a Senior EC&I Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Senior EC&I Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:

• Checking and approval of engineering documents and drawings.
• Liaising with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines to develop cost effective technical solutions.
• Communicate best practice across the UK EC&I design delivery team.
• Responsible for managing the quality and progress of EC&I engineering work carried out within a project.
• Development of designed to technical and client specification / satisfaction.
• Actively contribute to design and safety reviews (HAZOP and risk assessment.)
• Ensure quality of work throughout the design phase.
• Comply with safety and stator regulations (CDM and CE, etc.)

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Full Membership of a relevant institution (e.g. IMC).
• Experience in a senior role in the management and delivery of nuclear environment projects, or other equivalent highly regulated industry.
• Experience of leading teams within a project environment and the management of medium sized design teams in the delivery of scheme and detail design packages.
• Expert understanding of EC&I principles such as safety systems, circuit protection, communication technologies or instrumentation.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions. Concept through to commissioning experience (full lifecycle).

    Personal skills The Senior EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior EC&I Engineer role  

• £50 - £55 an hour
• 12-month contract

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Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with Metlen Energy and Metals to recruit an Engineering Coordinator – Electrical Design High Voltage to join their team on a remote basis. The Engineering Coordinator – Electrical Design High Voltage role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 + benefits package.   If you’re an experienced HV Design Engineer, looking to move into a coordinator position and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties    Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager you will:  

• Coordinate design interfaces between company, stakeholders, and design partners through concept and detailed design packages.
• Ensure engineering assurance is undertaken in accordance with the client requirements.
• Identification and control of engineering design change.
• Undertake design reviews of vendor deliverables to check for compliance with requirements, constructability, safety, and temporary works requirements.
• Provide technical expertise within their discipline and inspire project teams to perform, innovate, and deliver sustainable design solutions.

    Professional qualifications     We are looking for someone with the following:   

• An Electrical Degree or equivalent qualification would be highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with High Voltage electrical design or coordinator roles within same sector
• Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of people including management, stakeholders, coworkers, clients and vendors.
• Experience using AutoCAD and ACC software would be highly beneficial

    Personal skills     The Engineering Coordinator role would suit someone who has:  

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a time-conscious manner and effectively prioritise tasks
• Driven with the desire to achieve

                                                          Salary and benefits of the Engineering Coordinator – Electrical Design High Voltage role    

• Starting salary of up to £55,000
• Package including benefits
• Opportunity to join a leading EPC company

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  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Store Controller who will be responsible for the control of stores, stock items, computerised stock control system as well as the purchasing of goods and services as directed by the procurement & maintenance department. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Store Controller you will be responsible for:

• Manging the stores team to ensure stock items, goods in/out and the stock control system are all managed and updated correctly.
• Carrying out purchasing activities as and when required to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to minimise down time when maintenance is carried out.
• Liaising with technicians, engineers and external customers/suppliers to identify requirements and for ordering of supplies.
• Ensuring the maintenance budget is adhered to and plan for future purchases by planning future maintenance work requirements.
• Managing and maintaining the stock control system, ensuring information is correctly entered.
• Carry out regular stock checks.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a recognised qualification in engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
• Working knowledge & appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including COSHH and knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
• Recognised Maintenance Apprenticeship

      Personal skills The Store Controller would suit someone with:

• At least three years’ experience in a heavy engineering / process plant in a Stores / Inventory role, this could be from a similar Power Station, Refinery, Petrochemical, Paper/Steel Mill.
• Proven work experience in inventory control and procurement through a CMMS such as SAP, Maximo, Dynamics 365
• Valid Forklift / mobile plant experience

      Salary and benefits of the Store Controller role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

INDPOW  

  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Shift Operations Technician to join the Operations Team on this brand new facility. As the Shift Operations Technician you’ll be involved ensuring the safe & efficient operation of the plant. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Shift Operations Technician you will be responsible for:

• Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client.
• Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Team Leader.
• Support the maintenance team as required
• Assist with developing operating procedures.
• Work within the company’s safe systems of work, EHSSQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised qualification in engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
• Ideally a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.

      Personal skills The Shift Operations Technician would suit someone with:

• At least three years process operations experience.
• Competent at working on SCADA / PLC / DCS systems.
• Previous experience working in a control room environment, ideally with steam plant including boilers, heat recovery steam generators, turbines, and associated equipment.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, Nuclear / Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc ideally with Steam Raising plant.
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.

      Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

INDPOW  

  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team on this brand new facility. As the C&I Technician you’ll be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance across a variety of critical plant. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Control & Instrument Technician you will be responsible for:

• Fault finding, installing, maintaining and testing all control equipment as directed by the C&I Engineer
• Calibrations and loop checking of instruments
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Assist in outage planning and coordination
• Recommending plant spares to the C&I Engineer
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised qualification in electrical / electronic engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
• Recognised Control & Instrumentation / Automation Apprenticeship

      Personal skills The Control & Instrument Technician would suit someone with:

• At least years maintenance experience with a range of equipment including DCS & PLC systems, Instrumentation (maintenance and calibration) which includes; Flow, Level, Pressure etc
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring equipment) and Environmental Permits
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc.
• Experience in leading a team of technicians in daily maintenance practices and procedures
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential

      Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrument Technician role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

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Project Manager

Location – Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater Salary – Up to £60,000

Introduction

Astute are proudly partnered with an award-winning company who specialise in industrial and commercial construction. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to work on a key local project within the nuclear industry in Bridgwater.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

 

• Oversee the management of the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors and overseeing quality control.
• Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings and budget.
• check design documents with architects, surveyors, and engineers
• promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed
• management of project PM’s producing cost reports, applications for payment and NEC or JCT contract management
• lead the Site Management team and support their operations and activities
• lead and manage Quantity Surveyors on pricing of future works related to the project
• Write project reports
• communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project
• maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management

Skills, Qualifications and Experience We are looking for someone with the following:

• Confident in delivering projects to the value of up to 3m+
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts
• Strong communication skills – for liaising with a wide range of clients and workers on site.
• CSCS Card/HS&E Test
• Relevant qualifications in Project Management such as Prince 2
• Ability to pass BPSS Vetting
• an awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation – for running a safe construction site
• an ability to make decisions under pressure, so that the project can progress
• strong attention to detail for conducting site inspections and managing complex contracts
• leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this role:

• Competitive salary
• Additional leave for length of service
• Your birthday off
• Employee Perk Scheme

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV to [email protected] or dial 02392 288 207 and ask to speak with Lisa Parfitt who can tell you more about this exciting opportunity

  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Shift Team Leader to join the Operations Team on this brand new facility. As the Shift Team Leader you’ll be involved in the supervision of the Operations Team including Shift Operators and Fuel Operators ensuring safe & efficient operation of the plant. There will be a focus on improving efficiency & plant performance to meet contractual obligations in terms of availability & power production. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Shift Team leader you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for supervising shift teams to ensure the safe & efficient operation of the plant, organising shift cover when needed.
• Directing duties from the control room, overseeing plant inspections, adjustments, environmental compliance and overall site Health & Safety.
• Managing the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as a Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of applying the safe system of work including carrying out isolations, issuing permits, switching and earthing.
• Carrying out (and develop) risk assessments and will be working closely with the management team to improve and minimise the impacts at the Energy from Waste Plant.
• Routine testing to ensure emergency safety and environmental procedures and recording information as required.
• Provide training & mentoring to facility staff and take an active part in their personal development plans.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised qualification in an engineering field at HNC level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
• Ideally a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.

      Personal skills The Shift Team Leader would suit someone with:

• At least five years supervisory or leadership experience or able to demonstrate extensive leadership qualities.
• Qualified to act as a Senior Authorised Person / SAP for all HV Switching activities.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, Nuclear / Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc ideally with Steam Raising plant.
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
• Experience in leading a team of Process Operators / Technicians.
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.

      Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

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