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

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

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

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

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

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

Salary and benefits of the Energy Area Lead role

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

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

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

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

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

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

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Environmental Advisor role  

• £50,000 basic salary
• Car Allowance

• Competitive Benefits package
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Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They’re looking to recruit a Feedstock and Digestate Manager to lead and oversee feedstock operations across their growing portfolio.   The Feedstock and Digestate Manager role comes with a very competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, healthcare and private medical.   If you’re an experienced Feedstock Manager looking to join an established business in the biogas sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Feedstock and Digestate Manager role Reporting to the Group Asset & Operations Manager you will:  

• Internal teamwork with operations, finance, and maintenance teams
• Engaging with farmers, contractors, suppliers, and landowners
• Understanding of procurement strategies to balance operational and financial requirements of the sites
• Supporting the operations team as required for major works including de-grits
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Higher education/degree in a relevant field e.g. Agriculture, Agronomy etc
• Additional qualifications such as FACTS are desired but not essential
• A valid UK driving licence

  Personal skills   The Feedstock and Digestate Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Experience working in the anaerobic digestion, commercial farming, or waste sector
• High levels of autonomy and initiative
• Strong negotiation skills

  Salary and benefits of the Feedstock and Digestate Manager role  

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• Private Health
• Private Medical
• Car Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• The chance to join a leader in the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewables team is proudly partnering with a leading a renewable energy company with a commitment to professional development and sustainability. They have multiple different technologies in house, and they are looking to recruit an Electrician, with a focus on LED Lighting to be able to travel the whole of the UK. This Electrician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000, pension plan and expenses paid for both travel and when you’re working away. You will also be encouraged to continue your own personal development. If you’re an Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation that is keen to work for an ever expanding, exciting business, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Lead Electrician you will:  

• Be assisting the Lead Electrician on the installation of LED Lighting arrays in Commercial and Industrial Environments
• Ensure general Health and Safety in house is perfectly understood and executed
• Help to wire, test and complete the systems
• Assist with being client facing with the customer in the event the Lead Electrician is not present

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring
• ECS Gold Card
• Full UK Driving License

Personal skills The Electrician role would suit someone who is:  

• Keen to develop and progress their career
• Someone who is willing to travel and work away from home
• Comfortable working as part of a team

Salary and benefits of the Electrician role  

• Up to £40,000 a year
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Milage expenses paid every 2 weeks
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

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

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

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

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

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

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

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

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

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

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Project Manager role  

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

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

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

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

  Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Electrical Engineer role

Within the role you will:

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

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

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

  Personal skills

The Senior Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

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

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Electrical Engineer role

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

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

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

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

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

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

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

    Salary and benefits of the C&I Technician role

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

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Astute are partnered with a highly respected engineering consultancy delivering complex EC&I design solutions across the UK nuclear sector, including new build, existing generation, decommissioning and defence projects.

Our client is looking for a Mid-Level EC&I Design Engineer to join their established engineering team based in Bridgwater. This role is ideal for an EC&I Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, gain exposure to high-integrity nuclear projects, and develop technically within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The EC&I Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, flexible working options and an excellent benefits package.

If you’re an EC&I Engineer with design experience looking for a long-term, technically interesting role, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

As the EC&I Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Producing EC&I design deliverables including:

  • Block Cable Diagrams

  • Single Line Diagrams

  • General Arrangement Drawings

  • Wiring Schematics using AutoCAD

• Producing electrical and instrumentation equipment schedules

• Supporting the specification and selection of EC&I equipment

• Ensuring designs meet project, safety and regulatory requirements

• Taking ownership of allocated work packages and supporting issue resolution

• Working closely with internal engineering, project and management teams

• Communicating with customers and supporting long-term working relationships

• Occasional site visits, including overnight stays when necessary

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 2+ years’ experience in an EC&I engineering or design role

• HNC (minimum) in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Engineering

• Experience designing EC&I systems and producing technical drawings

• Familiarity with EC&I equipment used in conventional and safety-related applications

• Ability to interpret requirements and produce compliant designs

• Good understanding of health and safety principles

• Clear and concise technical documentation skills

• Eligible for security clearance for government and regulated industries

Desirable (but not essential):

• HND or higher qualification

• Nuclear or other highly regulated industry experience

• Functional safety awareness (IEC 61508 / IEC 61513)

• PLC programming or system integration knowledge

• Understanding of engineering standards and compliance

• Knowledge of BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations

Personal skills

The EC&I Design Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Strong communication skills

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• A proactive and professional approach to problem solving

• Flexibility to attend site and client meetings when required

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Design Engineer role

• Salary between £30-£45,000 DOE

• 37.5 hours per week

• Optional 4- or 5-day working week (compressed hours available)

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

• 8% company pension contribution

• Healthcare Health Cash Plan

• Profit-related bonus scheme

• Staff wellbeing fund – employees decide how it’s spent

• Office-based role in Bridgwater (TA6) with some flexibility for home working

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