Astute People Ltd

Business Development Manager - Liquid Waste Sales · West Thurrock, England, United Kingdom · I&C · Full-time Description Changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management. Help us make a difference as a Business Development Manager – Liquid Waste. This is a position covering the South, requiring the potential for frequent travel and overnight stays. The Business Development Manager – Liquid Waste will drive significant top line growth within the National bulk liquid product, aligning closely with the General manager tankers, and the other commercial teams within the Specialist services business. A quick look at the role. The Business Development Manager is accountable for identifying and driving new business for the National Bulk Liquid offering within Specialist Services division. The position explores the potential market with direct customers to collect and transport their waste liquid volumes by maximising the utilistaion of our national road tanker fleet. The post holder is expected to bring a strong commercial knowledge of the waste sector, with general experience obtained within either the Industrial & Commercial, Hazardous, Brokerage or Waste Tanker sectors.. The role is an excellent opportunity to diversify and develop new knowledge and skills in a waste specialism. We will support and offer full training to the post holder for them to become the de facto commercial expert for the National Bulk Liquids business Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted. Exploring, identifying and managing new business opportunities in order to secure and grow the bulk liquids product Proactively selling profitable new business in line with operating areas of strength, to achieve and exceed quarterly / annual new business targets Developing and managing a detailed new business pipeline capable of providing a clear business forecast of expected volumes and over achieving on targeted new business sales revenues Producing regular activity and pipeline reporting to give commercial and operational stakeholders visibility of current activity and forecast new activity Working closely with the General Manager tankers to drive a growth strategy aligned with the needs of the business Maintaining data within the business CRM platform, enabling it to be managed within the appropriate marketing campaigns Liaising regularly with other commercial functions to share pipelines and best practice Work alongside like-minded waste professionals in a brilliantly diverse environment built on transparency – not bureaucracy. A chance to join a forward-thinking, industry leader that openly welcomes self-driven individuals who are unafraid to question convention Requirements Here’s what we require: Experience of successfully developing, managing and implementing new business services General knowledge of the waste sector Goo presentation, selling, negotiating and influential skills Articulate, confident and assertive. Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions Ability to work in partnership with internal departments, (potential) customers and other organisations Robust and resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively Experience of building and maintaining customer relationships Pragmatic approach to delivering to tight deadlines and targets Ability to plan, organise and prioritise Ability to deal with conflict and negotiate / manage the appropriate outcome Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and on own initiative The ability to communicate with conviction, plan with precision and, most importantly, play well with others. Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, however A-Levels or a Degree certainly won’t do any harm. Benefits And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa. Competitive salary Bonus scheme Car or allowance Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow. Generous pension scheme. Medical and dental scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme Plus much more......

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor on a 24 months contract for its West Midlands site. The Remeasurement Site Quantity Surveyor role comes with a flexible day rate.             Key skills  

• Responsible for the measurement and valuation of selected subcontract packages
• Measures and evaluates changes from revised drawings and site inspection at regular intervals in accordance with the contractual measurement rules and rates and standard methods of measurement.
• Develop and issue sound, accurate cost reports, accurately reflecting the financial position of each package and forecast commercial status and cash flow, including interface with CAPRI and SAP. Identify trends and implement the requisite actions. Identify variances and explain the cause and potential effect and where necessary implement mitigation measures to reduce the impact.
• Participate in or run regular technical and commercial site meetings, issue minutes of meeting.
• Document commercial aspects of any change / deviation /claim in PIRS working collaboratively with the technical work package holder, project procurement, scheduling, site management.  Early recognition and maximisation of opportunities . Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation measures in consultation with the work package holders.
• Responsible for the claim management for designated subcontract packages, establish a strategy of dealing with claims and diligently collate all the necessary supporting documentation, assesses counter- claim potential in close coordination with the relevant work package holder and other staff.
• Leads subcontract commercial negotiations and account meetings, including preparation of subcontract final accounts (remeasured as required).
• Carry out procurement of minor works / finishing works packages with support and input from head office personnel
• Provide return of experience per contract package through ongoing feedback to head office, and final account close out reports including lessons learnt.
• Must have remeasurement experience measuring quantities of work undertaken. 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor role  

• West Midlands
• £500 Per Day
• 24 Months Contract

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil Engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Site Manager on a 6-month minimum contract for its Cheshire site. The Senior Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  

• Reporting to management with progress updates 
• Attending coordination meetings 
• Coordination with the client’s management team
• Quality Assurance documentation via Fieldview
• Daily briefings via Fieldview
• Health and safety 
• Operational management 
• Must hold Civils / RC background
• Must hold SMSTS
• Must have Fieldview experience
• EfW experience is beneficial

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Site Manager role  

• Cheshire
• £400.00 Per Day
• 6 Months minimum

Plant Mechanic/Fitter – Renewable Energy Cambridgeshire £36,000 - £40,000 + overtime + other benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewable Energy team is partnering with a successful waste management services and composting company to recruit a Plant Mechanic/Fitter for its Cambridgeshire site. The Plant Mechanic/Fitter role comes with a salary of £36k - £40k, overtime and pension scheme. If you’re a Plant Mechanic/Fitter and are looking to work for an organisation that has a commitment to zero waste to landfill and producing quality biomass fuels then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor you will:

• Carry out work on plant and agricultural vehicles and machinery ie. Wheel loading shovels, diggers and tractors or jcb equipment
• Complete electrical, mechanical and hydraulic work
• Undertake preventative planned maintenance tasks
• Complete hose changes, engine services, troubleshooting tasks with a bit of fault finding work
• Occasional travel between a couple of other sites to maintain fixed machinery
• Be a part of the call out rota
• Other duties as required

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

• Previous experience working on agricultural and plant machinery
• Worked as a service engineer carrying out a variety of work
• 2-5 years working on the tools
• Minimum of Level 2 in a relevant mechanical discipline

    Personal skills: The Plant Mechanic/Fitter role would suit someone who is:

• Looking to learn and progress within a small team
• Diverse in their skillset and happy to turn their hand to learn new things

    Salary and benefits of the role:

• £36,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Overtime available
• 47.5 working hours per week
• Call out rota – 1 in 4
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays

    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 07441391174 to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.   INDREN

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Surveyor on a 12 month minimum contract for its London site. The Site Surveyor role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills • Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives • Set out, level and survey the site • Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations • Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project • Carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors - this is site-specific and may not be the case on all projects Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Surveyor role  

• London
• 12 Months minimum
• Outside IR35

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading company in the industry to recruit for a Civil Structural Engineer on a long term contract, based out of their Bristol office. The Civil Structural Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £45- £50 per hour                   Key skills  

• Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other
• relevant codes (Eurocodes) and project methodology;
• Checking and coordinating the detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in
• preparation of 3D BIM rebar model and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steels
• structure;
• Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA process;
• In charge of the assessment and the response to Field Changes Requests, Field Information
• Requests or Site Non Conformance coming from the civil works contractors;

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Structural Engineer role  

• Bristol based
• £45- £50 per hour
• Hybrid working
• Hinkley Point C project

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical application of mechanical engineering within highly regulated sectors and possess 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, however if further away, applications will still be considered. If you’re a Senior Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:

• Delivery of mechanical engineering scope to satisfy the technical specification
• Potential to lead teams for the full project lifecycle, including Specification, Design, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects
• Production of and approval of deliverables throughout the delivery process
• Checking/approval of discipline specific engineering deliverables
• Contribution to engineering and safety reviews
• Ensuring quality and prompt delivery of documentation throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
• Compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations
• Develop cost effective technical solutions
• Provide technical consultancy

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline
• Previous experience of working within the nuclear industry (this is desirable but not essential if transferrable skills are demonstrated)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering mechanical engineering solutions within a highly regulated industry
• Working knowledge of plant layout, set up, installation and alignment of plant, equipment and machinery for works test, integrated test, site installation and commissioning
• Understanding of the requirements to support safety led designs and associated regulatory compliance
• Good understanding of wider industry safety legislation and statutory regulations
• Understanding of modern delivery practices, for example BIM compliance, RIBA/BSRIA design delivery stage gates, etc
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good level of commercial awareness
• Experience of leading design teams

    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 Mechanical Engineer role  

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

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber manufacturer to recruit a Service Engineer based in Scotland with national travel. 

This crucial Service Engineer role comes with a competitive salary + benefits.

If you’re a Service Engineer with experience in industrial plant maintenance and troubleshooting, and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Customer Engineering Manager, you will:

• Perform planned preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial biomass steam boilers and associated systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve plant breakdowns and technical issues efficiently. • Carry out routine servicing and inspections of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment. • Manage and oversee specialist sub-contractors on-site, ensuring compliance with site requirements and safety standards. • Record and report maintenance tasks using the company’s computerised maintenance system (Pirana). • Ensure all health, safety, and environmental regulations are adhered to on-site.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A minimum of HND or equivalent qualification, or a time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical/electrical engineering discipline.

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in an industrial environment, ideally with an electrical bias. • Experience with field service and support, particularly in troubleshooting customer problems. • A full UK driving licence.

Personal skills

The Service Engineer role would suit someone who:

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Has strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. • Can develop constructive relationships with customers, installers, and the internal team.

Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Travel and accommodation provided when staying away from home for work. • Company benefits including health and safety certifications, training opportunities, and more.

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