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Mechanical Engineer
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  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its portfolio team, based at their CCGT plant in North Lincolnshire, with occasional travel to other assets required. The Mechanical Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £60,000 + benefits including bonus and medical insurance. If you are a HNC Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience working on heavy industrial plant, preferably within the power generation sector please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer you will:  
  • Support delivery of large-scale engineering projects across mechanical, pressure systems, and rotating plant assets within the portfolio.
  • Assist in planned and reactive maintenance activities to support continuous plant operation.
  • Ensure assets comply with regulatory, industry, and company standards, including relevant safety and engineering requirements.
  • Contribute to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient generation through engineering input and support.
  • Support the delivery of major maintenance projects, upgrades, and reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Provide technical advice and engineering support to site maintenance teams.
  • Assist in the implementation of engineering standards, procedures, and compliance requirements.
  • Support work planning and work control processes to ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
  • Contribute to asset performance improvements through collaboration with engineering and operational teams.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Educated to HNC level minimum in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (degree desirable).
  • Experience working with large rotating plant and/or HRSG pressure systems within industrial or power generation environments.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation including health, safety, environmental, and engineering compliance requirements.
  • Experience with maintenance planning, work control processes, and engineering systems (e.g. Maximo or similar CMMS).
  • Working knowledge of engineering standards, generation safety rules, and contract/budget awareness.
  • Able to travel occasionally to other assets as required.
  Personal skills The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively and support team objectives.
  • Adaptable and proactive, with a willingness to learn, develop, and support change across the business.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role
  • Starting salary of up to c.£60,000
  • Benefits package including up to 30% bonus and private medical insurance  
  • Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.
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Apprentice Monitoring Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Description                                   Job Title: Apprentice Environmental Monitoring Technician Date: January 2023 Business Unit: HSEQ Site/Function: ENRMF 1 Job Details  
  1. Responsible to:
Landfill Environmental Manager
  1. Responsible for:
Environmental Monitoring at ENRMF
  1. Collaborate with:
Monitoring Team Site Operations Management Apprentice Site Manager HSEQ team 2 Job Summary   Undertaking the environmental monitoring and sampling requirements at the facility as set out by environmental permits.  3 Key Responsibilities  
  • Completion of all monitoring and sampling in accordance with the site’s permits, permissions and associated monitoring action plans
  • Occupational health monitoring in relation to dust, VOC’s, asbestos etc.
  • Calibration of monitoring equipment and the organisation of regular servicing to maintain accuracy of monitoring data
  • Maintenance of environmental monitoring database
  • Compilation of data and summary reporting. Identifying patterns, trends and abnormalities.
  • Completion of monthly reports to line management highlighting issues with monitoring data.
  • Liaising and communicating with others within the group to ensure that the monitoring requirements are completed.
  • To assist with projects as necessary
  • To assist with quarterly returns
  • To assist with other administrational activities which may be required
4 Critical Qualifications  
  • Ideally has a keen interest in a subject such as Geology, Geography, Chemistry or Environmental Science but not essential.
  • Full UK driving license (primarily due to location of site)
5 Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience  
  • Must be willing to work outside in all weather and have a good grasp of health and safety as the work is undertaken on an active landfill site.
  • Experience of both working within a team and individually.
  • Good organisational and analytical skills.
      1 Job Description                                        
  • Experience of Office based programs / database software
  • Ideally have experience of sampling and dealing with laboratories. Site investigation experience would be an advantage. 
  • Site/construction based experience would be an advantage. 
  6 Competencies – training will be given                                A positive, open culture is embedded within the company that is team oriented and encourages teamwork and collaboration.  Customer Focus – CRITICAL Delivering Results – CRITICAL Communication – CRITICAL Team Working - CRITICAL Self-Development - CRITICAL 7 Core Values and Behaviours – Managers, Supervisors & Frontline Colleagues     Respect Considerate Recognition Caring Being mindful of each others' circumstances   Recognising each others' contributions   Contributing to a safe and compliant working environment Critical Integrity Trustworthy Empowering Responsible Doing what we say we will Critical Appreciating what is required to do the right thing   Understanding and acting on individual responsibilities Critical Teamwork Collaborative Communicative Supportive Actively cooperating with each other Critical Communicating openly with and providing feedback to colleagues where appropriate   Fully contributing to our success   Excellence Challenging Proactive Learning Identifying and sharing new ideas and learning opportunities Critical Actively providing feedback   Be open to and prepared for challenge Critical 8 Summary Performance Measures       Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.

Electrical Controls Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Document Controller
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Job Title:

Document Controller                              

Department: Quality Assurance                            

Reporting to:

Quality Manager                    

Business and location: TPG Maritime Portsmouth         

Positions responsible for: None    

Date of issue: June 2022     

                       

  1. Purpose of the role

To ensure documents released both internally and externally to clients are created and revised to a high quality standard following a change control process. Reviewing of documentation for compliance with company templates and written in a professional and clear manner. This information is critical to the reputation of the business for which this role plays a pivotal part.

 

  1. Key responsibilities and tasks
    1. Maintain documents and recording latest revisions, ensuring timely distribution of latest

documents to relevant members for review and sign off.
    1. Coordinate and Support introduction of an MS SharePoint collaborative platform across the business
    2. Audit existing document formats and internal electronic filing systems, implementing change
    3. Gather, analyse new and existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
    4. Work with internal/external teams to obtain understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.
    5. Preparation, monitoring and maintenance of document registers and schedules
    6. Sorting, filing and organized archiving for all documents for live projects in line with

document management procedures
    1. Working on and managing multiple projects/documents simultaneously
    2. Create and maintain the information architecture and configuration control
    3. Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
    4. Review and update document control procedure keeping in line with industry best practise.
    5. Attending weekly meetings with the Quality, Projects and Design teams and producing reports when and where required.
    6. Produce, implement and manage internal document management procedures ensuring

adherence by team members at all times.
  1. General activities
    1. Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.
    2. Provide a professional backup service for colleagues during peak times or during absence.
    3. Follow company procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. 
    4. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date.
    5. Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential

  • Excellent written skills
  • Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to details and descriptors.
  • Proven work experience in the creation and control of technical writing and documentation.
  • Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and describe them simply in text and pictures.
  • In depth knowledge of MS Office and MS SharePoint software.

Desirable

  • Flexible, enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and able to work well under their own initiative
  • Educated in an Engineering or Science discipline
  • Knowledge of MoD/ship builder working practice
  • Presentation skills and professionally presented
  • Experience of Solidworks PDM or similar data management software.

Role travel requirements

  • The duties of this appointment do not require any specific travel. Exceptions may be for training or other TP Group site visits but expected to be infrequent.

Other requirements

  • Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
  • Candidates must either have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level.  To gain SC clearance you will normally have had to have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

 

This role description summarises the purpose and main duties of the job as it exists currently, but not every detail of the role.  The role will naturally change over time and the role description may be reviewed in line with this.  This role description does not form part of the contract of employment.

 

 

 

 

 

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Head of Polymers Projects
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  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Project Delivery Engineer – Subsea & Moorings
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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

Air Hygiene Operative
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Trainee Air Hygiene Operative

Worcester or Loughborough

Up to £22,000 per annum + van + fuel card

 

Introduction…

 

We are currently recruiting for Trainee Air Hygiene Operatives to join a leading specialist of air hygiene and cleaning services. Working as a Trainee Air Hygiene Operative, this will see you travelling across Worcester or Loughborough and surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Trainee Air Hygiene Operative, you will be responsible for:

  • Assisting the Air Hygiene Supervisor on customer visits to deliver ventilation inspections
  • Carrying out kitchen extract and air cleaning work in compliance with relevant regulations
  • Working with oils, fluids, and lubricants safely
  • Complete relevant service sheets and documentation
  • Other air hygiene services where needed

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong willingness to learn
  • Experience with air hygiene services would be desirable
  • Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to £22,000 per year
  • Company van + fuel card
  • Paid door to door
  • Financial incentives + bonus
  • Full training and support
  • Excellent opportunities for career development

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

Quantity Surveyor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Quantity Surveyor Work location:  Hinkley Point C – Bridgwater, Somerset Hours: Full time on site /possibility to work 1 day a week from home Reporting to: Framatome – Site Contract & Commercial Manager Main Responsibilities:
  • Ensure progress report of installation & commissioning activities on the field:
  • Ensure daily visits and report of progress of Framatome team installation and commissioning activities on-site, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and
  • Manage contractual disputes related to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization
  • Variation Management:
  • Assess the impact of waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization on project timelines and budgets.
  • Prepare and submit variation orders to the customer for approval and negotiation.
  • Track and document approved variations, ensuring accurate measurement, valuation, and invoicing.
  • Commercial Management:
  • Engage in commercial negotiations with the customer to reach fair and equitable agreements regarding events leading to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization.
  • Prepare detailed cost impact analysis and reports for customer review and approval.
  • Maintain effective communication channels with the customer to address commercial
  • concerns and resolve disputes.
  • Documentation and Reporting : o Maintain accurate records of events leading to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization, including supporting documentation and correspondence. o Prepare regular progress reports, cost reports, and financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. o Provide timely and accurate updates on cost variations, commercial negotiations, and project financial status.
Key Skills and experiences:
  •  Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry, with a focus on site activities and commercial management.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial mechanisms
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in performing clear writing reports
  • Effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Sound understanding of construction methodologies and processes.
  • Computer skills Microsoft
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree
  •  
Background:
  • Nuclear, Engineering/Construction
Additional information
  • On site at Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater
  • Working hours – full time
 

Asset Manager - Rooftop Portfolio
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Asset Manager – Rooftop Solar Home Based

£33,000 to £35,000 + benefits & hybrid working

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for an Asset Manager to join the business. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to take overall ownership for a portfolio of rooftop solar assets, ensuring successful delivery of the contracted scope of services.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, as an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Primary contact for site owners, managing all customer queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and to the highest standards
  • Management of all contracts and agreements associated with the sites, ensuring that all requirements and obligations are met and managing all breaches on behalf of the owners.
  • Managing internal and external resources to plan works with production maximisation as the goal, helping to define and manage the annual OPEX budgets
  • Primary contact for site owners, managing all customer queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and to the highest standards

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience in managing the Technical Operations of rooftop solar assets or similar technologies
  • Understanding of Solar Technology, solar farms operations, SCADA systems and UK HSE Legislation
  • Proven track record with managing contracts, read, understand and enforce contracts effectively

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £33,000 to £35,000 salary DOE (if you’re currently earning more but have an interest, please get in touch)
  • Private health insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Hybrid working (1 day in the office, 4 at home)
  • Mental Health First Aid access
  • Other, comprehensive benefits

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.

 


Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Design Engineer Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 Location – Stone, Staffordshire Start date - Immediate

The Role We are recruiting for a Design Engineer. Who has had experience working in the Recycling, Power Generation & Water Treatment.  You will be responsible in delivering 3D and detailed designs from concept to production.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Delivery 3D and detail designs in a timely fashion
  • Be comfortable liaising with clients & vendors
  • The ability to visit site and carry out site surveys
  • Be able to manage client’s expectations to achieve maximum satisfaction
  • You will be responsible delivering the project in the most cost-effective manner

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Experience within design and manufacture industries
  • Have experienced working with AutoCAD & Advance Steel
  • You would have worked with Navisworks & Vault
  • Produce G.A and Detailed Drawings
  • Be comfortable carrying out site surveys.
  • Fine eye for detail
  • Be able to complete and manage own workload in a timely fashion.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
  • 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • 3-month probation

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 9222 1600 and ask to speak to James Sneller who can tell you more.