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Head of Performance Reporting Bristol £45k basic + Benefits     Introduction Astute are proud to be partnered with a business that offer a range of services such as asset management technical support, financial and legal services to utility scale Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for a Head of Performance Reporting to be responsible for ensuring the collection, reporting and analysis of all organisational information relating to performance and finance.                           Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Managing Director you will be responsible for:

• To be responsible for the effective management and performance of staff within the Department

• To ensure completion of appraisals and quarterly reviews of all direct reports
• Strategic management of the team, setting goals and objectives in line with companies’ goals.
• Working closely with the Commercial Team to develop, agree and maintain an appropriate reporting structure for all new business acquisitions.
• Lead on recruitment ensuring team is fully staffed and appropriate training/development plans are set.
• Hold primary responsibility for maintenance, production, and enhancement of various reporting formats, for release on a routine basis – monthly, quarterly, and annually, across both internal and external audiences (including lenders and fund board members). This may involve adding qualitative text to reports based on underlying asset management issues (plant performance, contractual matters etc).

      Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Analytical skills to evaluate data and performance / operational metrics is required.
• Industry experience would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, visual basic etc) is required.
• Experience in Operational Management is required.

      Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £45k basic
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance

    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

O&M Technical Supervisor – Rooftop Solar Projects Amsterdam, Holland Competitive Salary & Benefits package     Introduction Astute are working with a global power & investment company and are supporting their Solar division, based in Amsterdam. We are looking for an O&M Technical Supervisor to oversee the development, operations & maintenance of it’s solar PV projects across Holland. This role will include travel across Holland and you’ll be involved with providing technical support, maintenance support, commissioning and project management.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the O&M Technical Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying our routine inspections, maintenance and repair of Solar PV systems (roof top & ground mounted) across project sites.
• Identify problems and coordinate with service contractors.
• Coordinate with O&M staff and third party vendors to support project delivery.
• Review and report on O&M contractor reports relating to KPI’s; operation, availability, issues etc.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and communicate with third party vendors & clients to resolve issues.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with OEM requirements & specified warranty periods.
• Generating maintenance schedules and collecting tariff readings.
• Support finance and the wider business with invoices and escalations.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally degree qualified with an Engineering degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or similar
• At least 5 – 8 years of experience in similar Solar PV projects
• Competent on Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Valid Dutch licence
• Fluent Dutch speaker
• Ability to work in Holland

    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the O&M Technical Supervisor vacancy as follows:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work in the Solar sector

    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 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.        

Job title: Layout Team Lead Max characters: 40 Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office), with occasional travel to France Salary/range, per annum:

• Minimum range: £61,000
• Maximum range: £71,000

(Depending on experience) A career that will deliver change. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero.?  The Opportunity  EPR-E established in 2023, is in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. As part of the Responsible Designer for the Hinkley Point C EPR project, EPR-E provides the design for the Nuclear Island (NI). EPR-E is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E. For the HPC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Layout Team Lead. As a Layout Team Lead, you will be responsible for assisting with several of the below listed activities depending on the job/project requirements and the competences and experience:  

• Managing a team of between 8 – 12 Layout Engineers.
• Coordinating the production of deliverables and/or rework in accordance with the schedule, cost and quality as defined by the Building Manager.
• Supporting the tracking of delivery, ensuring Scheduling Tool (Paladin) up to date.
• Delegating and distributing topics/activities within the team, organising the workload considering their competency, skills, capacity and existing workload.
• Providing technical expertise to their team and interfaces.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and quality of deliverables through the application of the appropriate review and approval process.
• Ensuring that the Team applies EPR-E Processes & Tools where applicable (UK-DC, IDT, NCR, WeCAD etc.)
• Identifying and specifying the requirements of the relevant discipline scope and interfacing with other leads and/or external parties as appropriate (all groups/sections related to the ITB buildings (e.g. layout, civil, systems, contracts, hazards and JDO teams))
• Leading the coordination with the relevant counterparts in the UK, France & Germany.
• Raising resource conflicts to the Building Manager or Group Lead as appropriate.
• Maintaining strong links with the Layout Discipline Lead to support the team in terms of competency tracking and development, tools & methods, sharing knowledge and good practises, resourcing, onboarding etc.

The Skills  Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Experience in the nuclear industry, preferably on HPC or SZC.
• Knowledge of Layout competency and of 3D modelling in PDMS and/or E3D.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering design sequences and interfaces.
• Knowledge and understanding of general layout rules.
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces.
• Ability to work to & meet commitments and deadlines.
• Ability to manage own time and workload.
• Organisational skills.
• Communication & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership, autonomy and pro-activeness.
• Promotes a questioning attitude.
• Fluent English language skills.

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:

• Knowledge of several areas of engineering (Piping, Electrical, HVAC, Equipment, Layout, Systems, Civil Engineering, Safety, etc.).
• French language skills

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste operator to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its Gloucester site.

The Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £44,041 - £66,000 per annum and comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave. 

If you’re a Shift Team Leader and have the relevant experience then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the shift operations team to ensure safe and efficient plant performance

• Take delegated responsibility for site operations outside of standard office hours

• Act as Senior Authorised Person, issuing and cancelling safety documentation in line with site safety rules

• Respond to and manage operational incidents and emergencies in accordance with the site emergency plan

• Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits, planning conditions and statutory requirements

• Monitor plant performance and take proactive steps to optimise availability, reliability and efficiency

• Oversee waste acceptance to ensure only compliant materials are processed

• Maintain accurate shift logs, operational reports and incident documentation

• Deliver structured and effective shift handovers

• Support the development, coaching and performance management of shift personnel

• Promote a strong safety culture and high standards of housekeeping across the site

• Provide shift cover where required to maintain operational continuity

 

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

• Extensive operational experience within a power generation environment such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, biomass, coal or oil-fired plant, or relevant experience as a Royal Navy Marine Engineer

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance and safe systems of work

• Experience operating under formal safety rules and permit to work systems

• Proven ability to make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject such as operations or engineering. 

 

Personal skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• A confident leader with the ability to motivate and guide a team

• Calm and decisive when managing challenging or high-pressure situations

• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively

• Analytical with strong problem-solving capability

• An effective communicator who can engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• £44,041 - £66,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing training and career development

Description

For a Site supervisor (also known as Lead Air Hygiene Engineer) this role offers security, competitive pay, bonuses and overtime, door to door payment, sick pay, life assurance, career development and much more.

Hydro-X Air comprises of dedicated teams of two working remotely to deliver ventilation Ductwork cleaning and other air hygiene services to our customers.

Location: Field Based, will be expected to travel within the region

Working Hours: 45hours per week, some weeks will be working days, others will be night working and some weekend work will be required. Schedulers aim to plan jobs up to 2 weeks in advance where possible. Requirements

Main Duties

The duties will include, but are not limited to, working within the guidance provided by TR19 and associated company documents, and guidance, to ensure that any work on site is safe and free from the risks.

You may be expected to undertake some or all of the work below:

• Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning and canopy cleans in accordance with TR19 Grease.
• Carry out ventilation systems cleaning in accordance with TR19.
• Installation of access doors into ventilation system in accordance with DW144.
• Carry out inspection of the Fire dampers in accordance with BS9999
• Follow a preventative maintenance program as instructed.
• Maintain personal equipment & chemical stocks inventories.
• You will also be expected to undertake any other duties associated to the output of the Regional Team as required.

 

Your knowledge

The appointee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Ventilation systems management in accordance with TR19 Grease.
• Ventilation cleaning techniques in accordance with TR19
• Access doors installation in accordance with DW144

Benefits

Salary £25,000-£27,000 depending on experience

What happens next – your career move made simple

1. Apply now to be consider for the role

2. If you meet the requirements, you will then be contacted by our recruitment team for an informal pre-screening call. 3. Suitable applicants will then be invited to a video interview 4. Interview feedback within 4 working days

Successful applicants will be welcomed into the business on our 2 day induction at our head office where you will be issued with all the necessary equipment to complete the jobs, you will have branded workwear, a company van, tablet, and phone.

Please note that we are a drugs free company and complete a drugs test on the first day of employment.

Hydro-X are an equal opportunity employer, and we follow non-discriminatory practices

Keywords: Ductclean, Air Hygiene, Hygiene operative, fire damper engineer, ventilation cleaner, Air Hygiene supervisor, Duct cleaning technician, extract cleaning.

Stock Control Chemist Hazardous Waste West Bromwich £25,000- £27,000 DOE   Introduction We are currently seeking a qualified Stock Control Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of hazardous waste. Working as their Stock Control Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring all waste is managed, labelled and recorded correctly to ensure safe and compliance waste processing at all times.   The Role Working as their Senior Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the chemist team, ensuring materials coming onto and off-site are consistently safe and are compliant in-line with site permits and environmental regulations.
• Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points and ensuring all waste is labelled appropriately.
• Carrying out all stock control duties within the site, managing levels of waste on site and reporting these regularly to the management team.
• Assisting with non- conformance procedures for any unlabelled or incorrect waste materials, utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
• Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
• Work to meet site and laboratory targets for processing.
• Ensuring house-keeping requirements are maintained and continuous improvement programmes supported.
• Undertake all administration tasks as needed and any other tasks.  

The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate science qualification to degree level as well as experience working within an administration or stock control environment. This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity on an industrial site, please only apply if this is of interest. This role would suit a recent graduate looking to develop their experience within the hazardous waste/ chemistry sector with an interest in administrative and stock control duties. What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary £25,000- £27,000
• Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
• Full training and support

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

Astute’s Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading climate-focused real assets investor in the battery storage sector to recruit a Commercial Asset Manager for its London office. The Senior Technical Asset Manager role comes with a salary of £60,000 - £80,000 plus benefits. If you’re an ambitious energy markets or commercial asset management professional looking to develop your career in the energy transition sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Asset Manager role Reporting to the Head of Operations and Asset Management you will:  

• Support and develop commercial dashboards and reporting tools
• Manage contract tracking, governance, and compliance processes
• Support Route-to-Market, Capacity Market, and ancillary service contracts
• Maintain contract registers, milestones, and performance trackers
• Support revenue reconciliation across multiple revenue streams
• Assist with bidding and participation in energy market auctions
• Support asset qualification for grid and market mechanisms
• Monitor KPIs and identify commercial performance risks and issues

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 3–6 years’ experience in UK power markets or regulated energy environments
• Understanding of energy revenue mechanisms (BESS desirable)
• Experience in contract management or commercial operations
• Strong analytical and data handling skills
• Degree in a numerical, technical, financial, or related discipline

Personal skills   The Commercial Asset Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Commercially minded with strong ownership mindset
• Analytical and structured in approach
• Proactive and improvement focused
• Strong communicator across teams and stakeholders
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities

  Salary and benefits of the Commercial Asset Manager role  

• £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary
• Bonus driven by performance
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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Astute’s Power Team is exclusively partnered with our client to recruit for a Production Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in commissioning phase, in Braintree, Essex. The EfW Power Station will process 595,000 tons of waste per annum to generate 55MW of electricity to export to the National Grid. The vital Production Engineer / Day Shift Team Leader roles come with a competitive salary + bonus + further education allowances + other benefits. If you’re an experienced Production Engineer, and looking to work at a brand-new site, during the commissioning phase through to full operations, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting with all production and operational activities on the plant.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operations of the power station within the operational parameters, which will include monitoring the plant via the DCS system.
• Developing and motivating the production team to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Deputising for the Production Manager and providing cover for the Shift Team Leaders when required.
• Supervising contractors, reviewing RAMS and ensuring all work is carried out in line with company legislation and processes.
• Identify areas within the plant for improvement to improve efficiency / availability.
• Ensuring HSE compliance.
• Working closely with the EPC team during commissioning to gain valuable training.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an HNC / HND or above qualification in an engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be desirable

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Production Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with DCS systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

Salary and benefits of the Production Engineer role

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus
• Further education allowance
• Excellent holidays
• Other benefits

 Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

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

• At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits

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