Astute People Ltd

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a dynamic FTSE250 renewable energy provider, committed to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Project Delivery Engineer – Subsea & Moorings for their Aberdeen site. The Senior Project Delivery Engineer – Subsea & Moorings role comes with a salary up to £85,000 based on experience, excellent pension benefits, and flexible working arrangements. If you’re a driven engineer with expertise in moorings and subsea construction looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that innovates and delivers solutions from design to commissioning, apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will:  

• Lead technical responses for project tenders related to marine and subsea construction activities for permanent floating structures.
• Manage projects based on type and scale under the supervision of the Head of Projects.
• Deliver engineering deliverables for specific projects independently or in conjunction with internal and external resources.
• Develop operational procedures for offshore utilization, including step-by-step methodologies, rigging arrangements, equipment requirements, and lifting plans for marine and subsea construction activities associated with moorings and SURF.
• Develop mobilisation and demobilisation plans for installation and anchor handling vessels and supervise quayside activities.
• Create, maintain, and report on project schedules as required.
• Actively participate in HIRA and QHSE-related activities.
• Oversee offshore operations during execution phases to ensure adherence to procedures and guidelines.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in marine or subsea construction (Moorings/SURF) for the energy industry, including oil and gas or renewables sectors.
• Experience in the design and installation of permanent mooring systems for units such as FPSOs, FSOs, FSUs, FWTs, CALM buoys, etc.
• Experience in developing offshore operational procedures for installation and subsea construction projects.
• Knowledge of Orcaflex is advantageous.

Personal skills The Senior Project Engineer (Moorings/Subsea Construction) role would suit someone who is:  

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• A proactive problem solver.
• Collaborative and works well with others to maximise team achievements through developing relationships and continuous sharing of knowledge and ideas.
• Committed to professional development and continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Engineer (Moorings/Subsea Construction) role:  

• Salary up to £85,000
• 34 days holiday (Including 4 fixed Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family policies
• Private Medical Healthcare

Astute’s Power Team is with a leading Biomass company to recruit a Mechanical Site Engineer for its site in Stowmarket. The Mechanical Site Engineer role comes with salary of up to £43,000 + benefits If you’re a Mechanical Engineer and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Site Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will: •    Perform mechanical repairs and planned maintenance on site equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. •    Inspect and maintain mechanical systems, adjusting and optimizing performance as needed. •    Respond to emergency callouts, including heating failures or service disruptions, and monitor systems remotely when on-call. •    Document all maintenance, repairs, and inspections with detailed records, including photos. •    Support contractor management by overseeing on-site work and handling permits for maintenance or upgrades. •    Manage biomass fuel supply, including receiving deliveries, testing fuel quality, and operating equipment such as telehandlers. •    Promote and uphold high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. •    Report serious issues or HSEQ concerns to the site manager promptly. •    Maintain accurate records of fuel supply, maintenance activities, incidents, risk assessments, and audits using online systems. •    Foster good communication with on-site teams while ensuring cleanliness, housekeeping, and proper tool management. •    Drive strong SHE performance through consistent adherence to industry best practices and company policies. Professional qualifications •    We are looking for someone with the following: •    Time-served apprentice in a mechanical engineering discipline is essential   •    Experience on biomass sites or other similar heavy industrial sites (petrochemical / refineries / CHP plant) is essential   •    An IOSH or similar safety certificate is preferred Personal skills The Mechanical Site Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    A sharp eye for detail and a careful approach to getting things right.  •    Great problem-solving skills, thinking quickly to overcome challenges.  •    Flexibility to work shift rota (days only, weekends required) Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Site Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £43,000  •    Benefits package  •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company  

  Astute People is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in Hazardous Waste Management to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their established team at their waste processing and landfill sites in Peterborough. The strategically important Maintenance Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 for a Sunday- Thursday working week and is based full time across the two facilities. If you have previous experience working within a heavy process or waste management environment and are looking to join one of the leading businesses in the sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on plant equipment, including AGMs, powder storage silos, and material transfer screws.
• Minimise plant downtime by scheduling repairs and routine maintenance to maximise efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct regular checks on testing equipment (e.g., pressure and level switches, pressure vessels) in line with regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report incidents via the internal system.
• Oversee external contractors, ensuring compliance with work procedures, permits, and RAMS documentation.
• Manage stock levels and source critical spare parts for mobile and fixed plant, as well as generators.
• Implement and maintain a recorded maintenance regime for fixed plant assets.
• Lead and contribute to site projects, such as contractor selection and efficiency improvements.
• Support site-wide maintenance, including leachate pumps, material transfer screws, and general repairs.
• Continuously develop professional skills and maintain competence in the role.
• Carry out any additional duties as required across two facilities in the Peterborough area.

This role is a 50-hour working week Sunday- Thursday. Please only apply if this is suitable.   Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, electrical or a relevant engineering qualification is essential.
• Experience in maintaining site processing equipment, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
• A welding qualification or experience would be advantageous.
• Instrumentation experience is desirable

Personal skills   The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Strong communication skills to liaise with operational teams and ensure plant efficiency.
• Commitment to a safe and compliant working environment.
• Strong document management skills.

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role  

• Basic salary £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience and qualifications
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive benefits package

Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based in their Sheffield team, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:

• Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
• You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
• You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
• The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.

    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
• A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
• A pro-active and can-do attitude.
• Happy to travel across the UK.

    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role

• Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
• Generous holiday package – 25 Days
• Paid Travel and Expenses.
• Structured development and progression opportunity.

 

Stores Supervisor Portsmouth Competitive Salary + benefits package     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading sub contract manufacturer to recruit a Stores Supervisor for its Portsmouth site. The exciting new role of Stores Supervisor comes with a competitive salary, pension, overtime and structured training. If you’re a Stores Supervisor and are looking to work for an organisation then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Factory Manager you will:

• Managing inventory and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and goods into and out
• Receive, Inspect and Record all incoming materials.
• Pick and pack items for despatch against daily schedule.
• Generate delivery notes using organisations ERP system.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proficient in using inventory management software and basic computer skills, experience with Javelin ERP software and advantage.
• Ability to operate forklift and other warehouse equipment and manage maintenance of equipment advantageous, otherwise professional training will be provided.

    Personal skills: The Stores Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Previous experience in similar role, preferably in CNC machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record and track inventory.

      Salary and benefits of the Stores Supervisor role:

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension
• Overtime available, paid at 1.5
• 22 days holiday
• Training and development

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the Power Industry to recruit a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for their OCGT plant in Eye, Suffolk

 

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate of £550.00 per day (Outside IR35).

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Leading and executing electrical commissioning activities for a gas power project in UK, until successful handover to the customer. The scope of activities will be: Experienced with NG TP106 Process Framework thereby ensuring commissioning is conducted with a level of governance and associated audit trail
• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Leading the team of LV/MV/HV electrical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
• Manage the documentation submission for project close-out.
• Communicate and hold daily/weekly meetings with the Commissioning Manager and the Head of Commissioning
• Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
• Deputize Commissioning Manager in his/her absence.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer position:

 

• Eye, Suffolk
• £550.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Start date - April 2025

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer London Salary up to £60,000 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 Senior Mechanical Designer for its London based office. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £60,000 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:

• Lead the design of distributed energy schemes, energy centres, District Heating networks up to the point of heat delivery
• Rectify design issues to minimise impact on plant performance
• Design systems in the form of schematics, calculations, equipment selection, detailed drawings and BMS control strategies
• Liaise with internal and external designers, customers and in-house project teams
• Conduct HAZOP Studies, Risk Assessments, DSEAR assessments, and DESOPs
• Provide an understanding of current Building Regulations, industry guidance such as CIBSE, BSRIA, and all pertinent legislation
• Advise with specifying the mechanical aspects for tendering works
• Conduct site inspection reports and provide technical support during construction
• Develop commissioning plans and oversee commissioning activities with internal and external commissioning engineers.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree qualified
• Chartered status (desirable)

    Personal skills: The Senior Design Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who:

• 5-7 years’ experience within a design environment
• Sound understanding of design principles including heating/cooling distribution, boiler/CHP systems, ventilation systems, flue systems, general HVAC / building services engineering, 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 £60,000
• 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

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leaders in the design and construction of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear new build power plant to recruit a Civil/Structural Engineer within the reinforced concrete sector. The Civil/Structural Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design and construction phase and comes with a salary of up to £50,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Civil, Structural or Temporary Works Engineer and are eager to contribute to a landmark energy project within the Nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Team, you will be responsible for:  

• Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant codes (Eurocodes) and project methodology.
• Checking and coordinating detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar models and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
• Manage and modify structural designs using software such as TEKLA.
• Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA processes.
• Assessing and responding to Field Changes Requests, Field Information Requests, or Site Non-Conformances from civil works contractors.
• Liaising with other stakeholders of the site engineering team or construction team for clarification on site requests.
• Coordinating with the back office for clarification on design packages or for resolving design package issues.
• Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
• Site walkdowns and inspections.
• Responsibility for schedule for engineering tasks reporting to the management, scheduling and commercial requirement.
• Working with contractors on site to deliver the implementation of engineering solutions.

    Professional qualifications & personal characteristics We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience in the civil, infrastructure, structural, method, or temporary works engineering and design.
• Hands-on knowledge of detailed design processes and their application in construction.
• Familiarity with structural software such as TEKLA.
• Experience within highly regulated industries, such as nuclear or heavy industry sectors, is desirable.
• Previous experience working as a Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Method Engineer, Structural Engineer or Temporary Works Engineer.
• Working knowledge of the detailed design phases and how this is transitioned to the construction phase

This role requires security clearance, and employment offers will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.       Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role  

• Basic salary of £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience
• Enhanced pension offering of 8% employer contributions
• Benefits such as life insurance, income protection, healthcare.

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