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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 Portsmouth. 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 out of their main offices in Portsmouth, 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.

 

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a Temporary and False works business with a commitment to professional development, innovation and sustainability, to recruit a Development Technician for their new office in Burton on Trent. The strategically important Development Technician role comes with a salary of up to £45,000, a 10% Employer pension contribution and hybrid working. If you’re an AutoCAD Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that is growing within the innovation space, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Development Technician role   Reporting to the Development and Quality you will:  

• Produce fabrication and manufacturing drawings
• Create 3D models as and when is required
• Produce test schemes
• Test products and prototypes
• Inspect new products

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC or HND in Engineering
• AutoCAD qualifications would be desirable

Personal skills   The Development Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Ambitious and have a desire to continue to grow
• Able to work independently but also as part of a team
• Able to work under time-based pressure
• Keen to challenge and be challenged at work
• Open to new ideas and ways of working

Salary and benefits of the Development Technician role  

• Up to £45,000 dependant on experience
• Company bonus based on, company performance and individual performance, paid in March
• Flexible working
• 10% employer pension

 INDNUC  

EC&I Technician - £44,630 Days Overtime – yes for technicians, no for engineer Annual bonus – up to 10% Pension – 7% employer, 3% employee Annual leave – 25 days + flexible bank holidays Other benefits include: Group Life Assurance 4x Contract Salary, can enhance to 16x Contract Salary Group Income Protection 50% Contract Salary, can enhance to 70%/75% Group Personal Accident 1x £25,000 self-units, Can enhance up to 20 self or self & partner units or up to 10  Family units Critical Illness Cover Voluntary Partner Critical Illness Voluntary Spouse/partner Life Cover Voluntary Dental Care Plan Voluntary Non-business Travel Insurance Voluntary Childcare Vouchers Voluntary Breakdown Membership Voluntary Wills Voluntary Private Medical Insurance Self-cover only can enhance to partner or Family Cycle to Work Voluntary, up to £6,000 (to include Electric Bicycles) Technology Voluntary, up to £2,000 Holiday buy Up to 5 days Holiday sell Up to 5 days px group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business, providing innovative operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions to partners in high hazard, highly regulated industries. Our focus is improving operating performance of commercial and industrial facilities, with zero harm to people, environment, asset and reputation. Energy Works Hull plant processes up to 240,000 tonnes per year of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), drawn from municipal, commercial, and industrial sources. It uses advanced fluidised?bed gasification technology, it produces around 25 MW of baseload electricity, enough for approximately 43,000 homes. It offsets about 30,000 tonnes of CO? annually, diverting significant waste from landfill. The Opportunity We are now recruiting for a EC&I Technician with an electrical bias.  The  EC&I Technician will ensure works are delivered to a standard in line with the px Group Operating Standard including but not limited to functional safety, cyber security, hazardous area management, instrument systems, HV and LV distribution system, BPCS and EC&I system work executed on site.  You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. Key Responsibilities  

• Support the Lead EC&I Technician in delivery of all EC&I engineering and maintenance processes, systems, reporting mechanisms and contracts are in place for identifying & managing operational risk, meeting the above requirements. 
• Support the operations team in recording, planning, investigating and rectifying faults and issues in line with priorities set by key stake holders in the team. 
• Responsible delivering any EC&I maintenance plans and supervising assigned personnel (internal and external) ensuring they meet required standards in a safe, timely manner. 
• Support the safety planning, scheduling and execution of all works within the discipline group for both internal and external resources. 
• Support the project team to identify, specify, handover and/or execution of project and major outage works. 
• More responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile.

  Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Minimum Requirements:

• Time served apprentice, NVQ L3 in mechanical discipline ( or equivalent). 
• IOSH managing safely or willingness to work towards. 
• Held an equivalent role in power generation, energy from waste or 24/7 high hazard operational manufacturing environments with significant line management experience. 
• Maintain rotating equipment, steam raising systems, piping and valves. 
• Able to use a Central Maintenance Management System  to complete accurate reporting, trending and improvement of work orders. 

Benefits

• What you will receive from us:  25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contribution towards eye test and glasses Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount Long Service Awards Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards Employee Assistance Programme Flexible Benefits Package Onsite parking 

Astute’s Power team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their modern Energy from Waste Power Station in Slough, Berkshire. The vital Maintenance Manger role comes with a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 + bonus + car allowance + private medical + benefits. If you’re a Maintenance Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Leading, training, and developing a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians responsible for maintaining all plant equipment to the highest of standards to ensure maximum availability.
• Liaising with the Operations Manager and site Engineers for the purpose of plant improvement / modification / upgrade work
• Planning and managing plant outages.
• Managing the maintenance department’s budget.
• Developing the site’s out of hours maintenance cover arrangements

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally having a HNC minimum qualification in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation, etc
• Ideally a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

    Experience, knowledge and personal skills: The Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Supervisory or management experience in a Maintenance/Engineering role on a power station or similar heavy process environment such as Power Generation (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Refineries, Petrochemical, etc.
• Strong knowledge of pressure systems safety regulations (PSSR) would be ideal
• Experience working with rotating plant and steam boilers.
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience of managing budgets

    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role  

• £80,000 - £90,000 basic salary 
• Performance related bonus
• Private Medical
• Car allowance 
• Other excellent benefits

 

 

Astute Peoples Power team are working exclusively with Encompass Digital Media, a global technology provider who operate a relay station & power station located in the Ascension Islands. This unique opportunity of Senior Engineer (Plant Manager) is responsible for the day to day operations & maintenance of the Islands Power Station. This remote generating station comprises of 5 diesel engines, five wind turbines, four reverse osmosis plants and 8 liquid storage tanks as well as associated LV / H plant, piping and distribution cables. If you’re interested and have the right skillset then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Engineer role: As the Senior Engineer, reporting to the Station Manager you will be:

• Ensure the safe & efficient operation of all Power Station Assets comprising of High Voltage Diesel Generators, Wind Turbines, Reverse Osmosis plant, Water Storage Tanks, Fuel Storage Tanks and associated distribution network.
• Oversee a continuous improvement programme through audits, coaching and mentoring.
• Manage the supply of electricity and water to the Island, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and monitor consumption to optimize efficiency and sustainability.
• Mentor and develop staff in areas such as personal development, safe working practices, and time management. Manage holidays, sickness, disputes, and disciplinary matters while ensuring regular appraisals and the setting of SMART targets.
• Direct all operational and maintenance activities across the Island, serving as a key stakeholder in Island-wide decision-making.
• Identify and implement improvements in operational processes (shift patterns, holiday rotas, running regimes, safety documentation, modifications) and maintenance systems (major overhauls, station outages, upgrades, methods of work, stock management, and document control).

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally educated with a HNC / HND in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field – Electrical bias would be advantageous
• At least five years management experience
• Prior working experience in a power station or similar heavy engineering process plant
• Familiar with the operation and maintenance of large diesel engines, electrical generators and excitation systems, High Voltage switchgear and cables, water production and storage
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified would be advantageous
• Qualified as a HV SAP

Personal skills The Senior Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Familiar with budgets & commercial decision making
• Able to act as an ambassador
• Able to support and coach staff at varying technical abilities
•  Capable of living on a remote island with a lack of home comforts

Salary and benefits of the Senior Engineer role

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance
• Flights to & from the UK
• Living allowances
• Vehicle
• Accommodation provided
• Further benefits available upon discussion

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in nuclear power to recruit an Environmental Engineer for its Bristol based office. Working on Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C, you will ensure the designs meets required regulations and standards, compliant with the UK’s Nuclear and Environmental Legislation. The Environmental Engineer role comes with a base salary up to £65,000 with life assurance, professional body memberships, 9% minimum pension (8% ER contributions) and 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. If you’re an Environmental Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that specialise in the nuclear steam supply systems with a 50+ year history, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Environmental Manager you will:

• Contribute and manage topics relating to environmental matters for systems and buildings within the designs.
• Support in the design process, construction, and commissioning phases with technical requests and design changed.
• Review reports in conjunction with other design entities.
• Involvement in Assessment Findings from regulators.
• Support systems engineering and layout engineering departments to ensure functional requirements, waste streams, and other environmental monitoring topics.
• Oversee the Chemical Production Inventory and COMAH justifications.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Educated to a degree level in environmental related topics, e.g sustainability, environmental engineering, ecology, geology.

    Personal skills The Environmental Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced working in an Environmental position within Engineering projects.
• Knowledge of environmental implementation requirements and environmental studies.

    Salary and benefits of the Environmental Engineer role  

• A base salary up to £65,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 in total), rising to 28 days.
• Pension (starting at 9%)
• Individual and family private healthcare (inc partner and children up to 24 years old)
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Access to training and Development opportunities.

 

Person Specification The Commercial / Contract Manager should thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment, possessing not only the technical expertise but also the leadership qualities required to drive success across complex commercial projects. Experience:  - Proven experience in a Junior contract /commercial management role, particularly in handling high value, complex, contracts.  - Good background in corporate finance, with a good understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management.  - Foundational experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management, demonstrating an ability to handle high-pressure situations with tact and professionalism.  - Strong knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them to projects. Personal Attributes:  - A confident and professional manner, with excellent presentation skills to engage clients and stakeholders effectively.  - Determination and resilience: the ability to stay focused and motivated, even in the face of setbacks or challenges.  - A passionate, enthusiastic, and charismatic approach to leadership, inspiring teams and clients alike.  - Innovative mindset, with a willingness to explore new ways of achieving results, and challenge conventional thinking when necessary.  - A positive outlook, always focused on finding opportunities in adversity, and an ability to maintain motivation in difficult situations.  - Assertiveness in ensuring objectives are met, with a results-driven attitude and the ability to make decisions and take action when required.

Astute People are working with a well-regarded environmental consultancy delivering innovative geo-environmental and geotechnical solutions to recruit a Consultant or Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical, based in Bristol.

This Consultant or Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role offers a salary of £30,000–£45,000, depending on experience, with hybrid working, hands-on site involvement, and exposure to nationally significant development projects across the South West and Midlands.

If you’re a motivated geo-environmental or geotechnical professional ready to lead site investigations and contribute to sustainable land and infrastructure solutions, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

Reporting to a senior member of the geoscience team, you will:

• Organise and deliver intrusive site investigations, sample collection, and environmental monitoring

• Conduct land contamination assessments, analysing chemical and geotechnical testing results

• Produce high-quality Phase 1 & Phase 2 reports with clear, practical recommendations

• Act as site supervisor during ground investigations and liaise with contractors and suppliers

• Maintain a strong awareness of environmental and geotechnical legislation and standards

• Coordinate multiple small to medium-scale projects, ensuring budgets, deadlines and quality standards are met

• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal technical teams

• Support junior colleagues through mentoring and knowledge-sharing

• Uphold Health & Safety standards in all site and office-based activities

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in a relevant subject: Geo-Environmental, Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or similar

• Prior experience in a geo-environmental or geotechnical consultancy role

• Strong understanding of ground investigation techniques, contamination assessments, and relevant UK guidance

• Excellent data interpretation and technical report-writing skills

• Experience managing or coordinating fieldwork

• A full UK manual driving licence (essential for local site access)

• Willingness to travel across the South West and Midlands, within ~2 hours of Bristol base

Personal skills

The Consultant / Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role would suit someone who is:

• Practical, proactive, and confident working both in the field and in technical reporting

• Eager to contribute to impactful environmental and infrastructure projects

• A clear communicator with a collaborative mindset

• Ready to support and guide junior colleagues while managing their own workload

• Interested in career progression, chartership, and personal development

Salary and benefits of the Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

• Consultant: £30,000–£35,000

• Senior Consultant: £40,000–£45,000

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional leave)

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Matched pension scheme

• Career development and chartership support

• Mentorship from experienced consultants

• Involvement in exciting regional infrastructure and renewable energy projects

• Wellbeing support and employee discounts across retail, travel, and fitness

• Volunteering and community action opportunities