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Business Development Manager - Specialist Waste
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with Augean, an industry leader within the hazardous waste management and Industrial Services sectors throughout the UK, to recruit a Business Development Manager for their Treatment and Transfer division in the North. The Business Development Manager role comes with a competitive salary plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. As the Business Development Manager, you will supporting their specialist waste treatment operations across their Berwick, Middlesborough and other sites across the North of the UK. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within specialist, hazardous , chemical or metal waste , then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager you will:
  • Drive business development for key business growth within their waste treatment and transfer sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
  • Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
  • Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
  • Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
  • Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
  • Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
  • Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
  • Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.
  • This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with experience in hazardous waste and business development to join a dynamic and growing team.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Technical expertise in hazardous/chemical waste with previous experience selling into the sector.
  • Proven ability to manage customer accounts with sales revenue exceeding £1 million per annum.
  • Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
  • Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in hazardous wastes management.  
    Personal skills The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:
  • Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
  • Proven track record in driving profitable new business while maintaining high levels of customer service.
  • Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.
  • Expertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction waste.
  • Skilled in cold calling, negotiating, and executing deals at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience in managing projects and business processes.
    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role
  • Competitive Basic Salary DOE
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Progression plan
INDNUC

Industrial Services Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Industrial Services Manager

Hazardous Waste / Industrial Services

Paisley

£35,000 – 40,000 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Industrial Services Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Industrial Services Manager to join their established team at their facility in Paisley, to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services to a number of clients across the north. This will be managing the daily running of its industrial service teams both on-site and off-site.

 

The Role

Working as the Industrial Services Manager, you will be responsible for delivering ongoing performance of the industrial service operations, including:
  • Daily management of the industrial services team, ensuring all work is completed in line with customer requirements., contract agreements and business processes.
  • Managing the safe, compliant and commercially sound day to day running of a busy industrial services team, driving operations in line with regulations, permits and operating licenses.
  • Managing performance and growth in line with company targets, ensuring customer service excellence is always achieved.
  • Monitoring resource plans against predicted workloads, projects and commercial requirements. Ensuring the team achieves against business plans and budgets.
  • Continued development of the industrial services operations, building growth strategies in line with sales activity and projected work.
  • Market knowledge on competitor developments in relation to technologies, projects, equipment and trends.
  • Hands-on involvement where required to support the jetting team and services team both at Paisley and across 3rd party sites.
  • Ensuring all assets (equipment, vehicles and plant) is maintained and operating effectively, working with maintenance teams or reporting issues where necessary.  
  • Any other duties as required.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have previous operations management experience working within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste industry, with strong knowledge of the Industrial Services sector.

Candidates should have demonstrable success developing industrial service solutions and have an in-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance, ideally holding an IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

Candidates will ideally be UHPWJ / HPWJ certified or have a good understanding of high-pressure water jetting services.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have a flexible attitude to work.

 

What’s on offer
  • Basic Salary up to £40,000
  • Competitive package
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

 

To Apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 


Site Quality Manager (Electrical)
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Site Quality Engineer - Electrical Onsite/Remote (Travel around UK) £40 - £45k plus benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering 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 to recruit a Site Quality Engineer - Electrical for their sites nation wide. The strategically important Site Quality Engineer - Electrical role comes with a salary of up to £45k, bonus, pension, full health care, mobile, PC, PPE and remote working. If you’re a Site Quality Engineer - Electrical  with a real passion for quality assurance and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Project Management and Head of Quality you will:
  • Quality management (on-site) of utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
  • Coordinating with project management team, checking installation works against quality and contractual requirements.
  • On site HSQE checks, ensuring highest standards are maintained in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
  • Site quality checks - timely completion, inspections, tests etc.
  • Quality plan and implementation for all projects.
  • Day to day management of subcontractors with regards to quality control.
  • Preparation of site quality documentation for project handover and O&M or safety.
  • Identify and escalate any NCR’s or risks to budget, programme, or quality to Project Management team .
  • Reporting weekly to Project Quality Manager.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Electrical engineering qualification or training.
  • Experience with Solar PV and or Battery Storage within the UK.
  • SMSTS qualification a plus.
  • First Aid trained a plus.
  • Good knowledge and experience of quality management.
    Personal skills: The Site Quality Engineer - Electrical role would suit someone who is:
  • Self-starter with commitment to self-development.
  • Passionate about quality control and renewable energy.
  • Ability to work away and travel to site nationwide.
  • Clean UK Drivers Licence.
    Salary and benefits of the Site Quality Engineer - Electrical role:
  • Salary from £40 - £45k
  • Bonus 7.5% KPI Driven
  • Pension
  • Full Health Cover
  • 4x Life cover
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Mobile, PC, 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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.   INDREN

BESS Procurement Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
BESS Procurement Manager Remote working from home £50k / £60k basic + Benefits     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 BESS Procurement Manager to providing Procurement Management services to Battery Storage projects across Europe.                   Roles & Responsibilities As BESS Procurement Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • Take lead for procurement of Battery Storage equipment, services and works.
  • Collaborate with global procurement team and colleagues to ensure sharing of key supplier and market information whilst ensuring consistency of approach in procurement strategies across the group.
  • Create and maintain BESS supplier audit and compliance processes including compliance with the companies Code of Conduct and mitigation of Environmental, Social and Governance risks. Subsequently lead supplier pre-qualification and onboarding of subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Evaluate market trends affecting procurement of key equipment and services including the upstream supply chain. Prepare market and industry reports to be shared internally.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Degree in relevant accounting or management supply chain subjects or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in Battery Storage markets mandatory.
  • Familiarity with Solar PV a strong plus.
  • Good understanding of typical procurement contracts for BESS equipment.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Existing network of industry contacts a plus.
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £50k / £60k basic
  • Bonus
  • Pension/Life Insurance/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 9391 9397 to speak to Karianne Morris who can tell you more.     INDREN  

Senior Project Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/24/24
  • END DATE: 2/27/26
  • PAY RATE: $51.89 /HR
Role: Project Engineer Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Non Digital Contracting Authority: NRS/Magnox Contract Length: 24 months Location: Dungeness, Kent – 4 day week. Full time on site. IR35: In Scope Pay Rate to Candidate: PAYE - £38.21/hour, UMB - £51.89/hour Minimum Requirement: To provide fit for purpose engineering solutions for projects or engineering support on more complex projects. To ensure that design authority standards and configuration control are applied appropriately. • Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned project. • Contribute to production of Project Execution Plan including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. • Support project optioneering process. • Develop concept design and fit for purpose engineering solution for projects • Produce and/or approve project technical specifications. • Manage detailed design activities in accordance with design authority standards. • Prepare modification proposals as required, acting as a Nominated Responsible Engineer where appointed. • Carry out technical assessment/approval of contractors work instructions/method statements/risk assessments. • Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design intent. • Approve as built drawings. • Specify and provide technical supervision of commissioning and/or decommissioning. • Manage hand over to systems/operations ensuring that all drawings, instructions and training have been supplied as required. • Liaise and consult with system engineers and other stakeholders throughout project life cycle to ensure efficient and effective project delivery. • Maintain site configuration control throughout project lifecycle. Skills/Experience: • Experience in a practising disciplined Engineering role (Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I) on industrial plant. • Experience of nuclear and/or conventional project engineering • Understanding of relevant Company and/or national engineering standards. • Experience of working in highly regulated industry – nuclear preferred. • 18-24m of UK based experience. • Able to communicate well with clients, designers & SMEs. Desirable: • Working knowledge of the Safety Rules and working knowledge of risk assessment methodology. • Understanding of relevant Site Licence and Quality Management System requirements. • Working knowledge of CDM Designer role • Contract Management experience. • Project delivery experience Security Clearance: BPSS Basic CV Deadline: Tuesday 29th 3pm Interview Process: F2F/MS Teams Client qualify for GIS: YES - Disability confident scheme Please highlight on coversheet & inform the recruiter via email if your candidate qualifies for the guaranteed interview scheme. Drugs & Alcohol testing & DBS check – Please note, the candidate MUST cover the cost for any Drugs & Alcohol testing, as well as a DBS check prior to starting onsite. The candidate will not be reimbursed for these fees, without these completed, the candidate will not be granted site access and their start date will have to be moved.

Grid Co-ordinator / Battery Energy Storage Systems Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Position Title: Grid Co-ordinator / Battery Energy Storage Systems Project Manager Company: CleanEarth Energy  Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa    Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall    Duration: Full-time  Closing date: Open ended     Company background:   Clean Earth design, build, and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the United Kingdom.  Founded in 2010, our industry-leading in-house team of engineers, planners and project managers provide a complete turn key solution for land owners, SMEs and large corporates, incorporating every aspect of the project development process and ensuring Clean Earth are always one step ahead.  This unique approach allows Clean Earth to tackle every project head-on, with the in-house resources to provide a truly holistic service.  Job Description:  Successful applicants will join the existing planning team.  Responsibilities will include: 
  • Project management of renewable energy sites – predominantly Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). 
  • Site identification for BESS and generation of pipeline growth.
  • Liaising with clients, DNOs, Local Planning Authorities and external consultants. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of BESS and be able to present proposals internally and externally. 
  • Coordination and preparation of EIA and non-EIA planning applications - writing Environmental Statements and Planning Statements. 
  • Completing site visits to assess the suitability for BESS installations.
  • Ensuring a collaborative relationship with landowners and build relationships with new potential clients.
  • Liaising with statutory and non-statutory consultees. 
  • Be solution focused and goal oriented.
  • Organising and running stakeholder workshops and pre-application consultations. 
  Essential Requirements:   
  • Methodical, accurate and process focused approach. 
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills. 
  • Excelled report-writing skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel. 
Strong Preference:  
  • Planning experience.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:  
  • Renewable energy industry knowledge and experience, with a particular focus on BESS.
  • Experience using ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
  • Associate membership of RTPI/ IEMA useful. 
  • Driving License. 

Mechanical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Mechanical Design Engineer London Salary up to £45,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading turnkey engineering contractor, designing, installing, operating and maintaining environmentally friendly energy generating systems and networks, to recruit a Mechanical Designer for its London based office. The Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 DOE, 33 days holiday + Bank Holiday’s and flexible working. If you’re a Mechanical Design engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is rapidly expanding and at the forefront of UK’s low carbon energy generating systems, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties:
  • Design distributed energy schemes, energy centres, District Heating networks up to the point of heat delivery
  • Assist in rectifying design issues to minimise impact on plant performance
  • Ability to design systems in the form of schematics, calculations, equipment selection, detailed drawings and BMS control operating strategies
  • Liaise with internal and external designers, customers and in-house project teams
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Degree qualified (Desirable)
  • HNC/HND Qualified (essential)
    Personal skills: The Senior Design Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who:
  • 3-5 years’ experience within a design environment
  • Good understanding of design principles including heating/ cooling distribution, boiler/ CHP systems, with steam system design principles being advantageous but not essential
  • An understanding of National Design Specifications (NES/NBS) and competent in AutoCAD (2D)
    Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role:
  • Salary up to £45,000 DOE
  • 33 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible working
    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 910048 to speak to Ben Turner who can tell you more.   INDPOW

EV Technician - Midlands
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to the legal, technical, manufacturer, and contractual requirements.
  • Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and resolution in a timely manner.
  • Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements at all times whilst also helping to maintain and improve safety standards across the Network.
  • Carry out site survey requests as required.
  • Carry out duties according to our company on-call rota system.
  • Compile accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner.
  • Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, high voltage, and safety documents that are suitable for audit.
  • Ensure reports are provided in a timely manner and of a good standard at all times.
  • Provide support during the commissioning and onboarding process.
  • Ensure work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity.
  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policies
  • Comply with all aspects of the Company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.

 

Certification and Skills Required:
  • Relevant electrical qualifications – NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • City & Guilds 17th/18th BS7671
  • Adaptable and flexible – will need to work flexible hours to meet deadlines. Occasionally working away from home.
  • Computer skills; word processing, spreadsheets, email, management, and reporting systems, including the use of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
  • Outdoor nature of work makes it physically demanding, able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Able to respond to changing priorities and issues, and an enthusiasm for personal development
  • The ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and following good practices, especially whilst lone working on site
  • Full clean Driving License

 

Desirable:
  • Good understanding of communications, wiring systems, and schematics
  • Inspection and testing – C&G2391, 2394 & 2395
  • EV charging qualifications and experience
  • Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)
  • First aid qualifications

 

Company Benefits:
  • Private Healthcare via BUPA for employee and their partner/children paid fully by GRIDSERVE
  • Company Share Scheme
  • Generous Annual leave- 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Group Life Insurance – 4 x base salary paid to the beneficiary
  • Contributory Pension Scheme – 5% by Employee and 5% by GRIDSERVE
  • Generous Maternity and Paternity Pay
  • Access to mental health services including counseling for you and the family
  • Access to Private GP 24/7 and Nurse via BUPA
  • Counselling for all family members via BUPA
  • Probate & Bereavement Counselling
  • Recruitment Referral Fee
  • Bike to Work Scheme

Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager
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    Maximum Salary (£) depending on experience.

    50875

     

    (Please do not advertise the salary for any of our roles)

     

     

    Business Development Manager (Industrial)

     

    Field based role; based at home with travel to clients as required across Southern England and Southern Wales (within this role you will need to have the ability to travel widely and at short notice as required to fulfil the job role)

     

    Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

     

    25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Pension scheme, Company vehicle

     

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    Are you a Business Development Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

     

    If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in being responsible for business development and selling Technologies & Solutions for Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) into the Industrial market in order to meet with the company’s revenue targets working to the company’s strategic business development plan. You will be driving and delivering business growth in these defined areas, including but not limited to planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and updating the company’s CRM system whilst building and maintaining strong internal & external customer relationships. At VWT UK, we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

     

    Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

    • Ensure sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve financial targets.

    • Work closely with the marketing team, on marketing and promotional activities.

    • Take the lead in ensuring regular scheduled meetings with existing customers to review relationships and secure long-standing business.

    • Maintain good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth.

    • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network and promote the business.

     

    General requirements for the role:

    • A proven track history in business development and/or field based sales within the Industrial market.

    • Possess the drive and enthusiasm necessary to deliver business growth targets, be results orientated.

    • Be creative, innovative and passionate in your approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer’.

    • Excellent influencing, communication and strong negotiation skills with an ability to demonstrate appropriate business acumen and commercial awareness.

    • A collaborative and consultative approach to prospecting opportunities working with internal colleagues to maximise opportunities and knowledge.

    • Demonstrate a strong capacity to adapt to markets' philosophies & business drivers.

     

    In addition, can you say ‘yes’ to the following questions?

    • Are you organised and able to prioritise your workload?

    • Do you have an eye for detail?

    • Are you driven and self-motivated?

    • Are you a team player?

     

    What’s next?

    If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

     

    Our promise to you

    We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will have access to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme, a range of employee discounts, company vehicle, private medical insurance (after one year of service) and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

     

    Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

     

    Diversity & Inclusion

    At VWT UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business.  We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.


Skilled Operative
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/2/24
  • END DATE: 1/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $16.0 /HR

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Multi Skilled Operative on a 4 months contract basis for their OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.

 

The Multi Skilled Operative position come with an hourly rate from £13.00 to £16.00 per hour. The role is a CIS position.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

  • Support the tradespeople on site by moving goods, cleaning machinery, and coordinating the works on site.
  • Collecting items from the warehouse, plus preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery or pickup.
  • Prepare the construction site for scaffolding and temporary works if and when required.
  • Be on hand to assist to warehouse team when required for specific operative works.
  • Must hold a valid CSCS card
  • Banksman, Telehandler, or forklift qualification/license.
  • Have experience working within the Power Industry as a General Operative.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Multi Skilled Operative roles:

 
  • Stewartby, Bedfordshire
  • £13.00 to £16.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
  • Start date - October 2024