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Environmental Advisor To provide a range of specialist environmental advice to the UNS business with a specific focus on environmental management, legislative compliance and pollution prevention. The environmental advisor provides a service to facilitate the safe and environmentally compliant operation of the business and holds the company’s primary knowledge in Environmental Legislation.  The Environmental Advisor will be required to interact routinely with relevant regulators to foster a constructive relationship with the business.  Will also liaise with other organisations/departments on the Capenhurst site, owing to the interconnectedness of the site, especially regarding environmental compliance. Job Duties  

• Provision of advice that ensures compliance with the Urenco Nuclear Stewardship Environmental Permits and ensuring no noncompliances
• Specify the arrangements to be implemented within the Management System to ensure compliance with Environmental legislation and, where reasonably practicable, that best practice solutions are implemented.
• Provision of advice on contaminated land monitoring and the management of in ground contaminants.
• Provision of timely, appropriate and pragmatic environmental advice to the business (including to projects) on compliance with relevant environmental regulations, site environmental permits, pollution prevention, aqueous/gaseous emissions to the environment and the environmental management system.
• Provision of technical advice on the application and best practice for Best Available Techniques reviews to support Permitting and waste disposals.
• Carry out audits and/or ‘Duty of Care’ inspections on any relevant activities to ensure that operations are carried out in compliance with company arrangements and environmental legislation and ensuring that audits and inspections are completed as per the schedule.
• To prepare Technical Reports as required, e.g. applications to vary UNS Environmental Permit(s), to ensure that application for changes to Environmental Permits are adequately supported.

Specific know-how and skills  

• Knowledge of relevant Environmental Legislation and supporting guidance documents.
• Experience of environmental management and pollution prevention from a construction/decommissioning perspective
• Carry out investigative studies seeking information and guidance from people and other information sources and make recommendations based on findings.
• Ability to understand complex technical information and present the information clearly (verbal and written).

Education and qualifications  

• Relevant Graduate level education or equivalent.
• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management
• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher.

 

Hi Mel,   That works well for me.   Please see extract from our job posting on our internal careers page: As a Business Manager for Couplings, you are responsible for couplings business across the UK & Ireland. Main focus is identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, support the regional sales team, and driving couplings order intake & revenue growth.  You will play a critical role in expanding the company's market presence and achieving business objectives. Job Description. Identify new potential customers:

• Conduct market analysis to identify new business opportunities and potential customers.

• Drive pro-active OI activities for identified customers and support regional sales teams achieving regional OI targets

  UK Strategy

• Define and present the UK strategy for couplings on an annual basis that is aligned to the overall UK strategy

• Provide quarterly updates on performance to plan, and review monthly with HQ.

  Identify applications in the target industry:

• Identify and analyse current and future applications in the power generation sector.

• Document specific requirements and challenges of the industry.

  Match Product Fit with Our Product Portfolio:

• Evaluate the compatibility and benefits of our products for the identified applications.

• Collaborate with product management to ensure our portfolio meets market demands.

  Aligned customer sales approach / customer proximity

• Develop CXO relationships with key customers to leverage the Flender ‘value add’

• Establish, develop and maintain relationships with key members of COU HQ and relevant sales managers in other regions.

  Attend Trade Shows and Conferences and professional Societies:

• Participate in relevant trade shows and conferences to identify new trends and developments.

• Build and maintain relationships with industry experts and potential customers.

  Additional Duties:

• Technical Consulting and Support:

o Provide technical expertise and support to customers and internal teams. o Conduct training sessions and presentations on our products and their applications.

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• Contract Negotiations and Closing:

o Lead (supply and frame) contract negotiations with customers and partners. o Ensure successful contract closure and long-term customer retention.

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• Company Image

o Promote the company's image and interests by professional diligence and expertise.

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• Own Expertise

o Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

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• CRM Systems

o Drive strong discipline in the use and maintenance of corporate project pursuit tools and customer information databases -Sales Force CRM.

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• Budget

o Participates in the annual budgeting process to develop growth targets for the UK business.

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·                     Work with sales team to develop annual sales plans for all regions and territories to support budgeted growth and identify actions and strategies for closing any gaps identified.

• Provide monthly forecasted numbers for the couplings business to the Management team  

Requirements:

• HNC or higher education in Mechanical Engineering beneficial.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the couplings industry at a product management level or higher.
• Track record of Social/Value based selling
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven engagement with CXOs
• Drivers licence

   

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an IDNO business committed to technical excellence and industry leadership to recruit a Design Manager who is happy to commute to Derby on occasion for team meetings.   The strategically important Design Manager role comes with a salary of £60,000- £82,000, pension and flexible working. If you’re a Design Manager with a passion for innovation and technical leadership in the energy distribution sector and are looking to work for an organisation that values technical expertise and safety in everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the IDNO leadership team, you will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain technical processes for asset adoption and network operations, ensuring compliance with Ofgem regulations and industry standards.
• Define and manage the IDNO’s G81 design standards, EHV, and 132kV specifications, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Oversee the design function, collaborating with ICPs, DNOs, and key stakeholders to meet performance standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ICPs, developers, consultants, and industry partners to ensure seamless network integration and efficient design approvals.
• Actively engage with relevant industry groups, representing the company and contributing to the evolution of IDNOs and energy distribution.
• Work with the leadership team to create and implement robust standard operating procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the business.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or an equivalent qualification with relevant experience).
• Strong experience in power network design across 11kV to 132kV networks.
• Understanding of technical and regulatory standards for network design, construction, and operation.
• Previous experience in network modelling and design software (e.g., WinDEBUT, VisNet Design, IPSA, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Knowledge of health & safety laws in the electricity distribution sector.

Personal skills The Design Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A proven leader with strong technical expertise
• A collaborative team player who can build relationships with stakeholders across the industry.
• Highly focused on safety, compliance, and excellence in network operations.
• An effective communicator
• Ability to engage effectively with ICPs, DNOs, and developers to ensure smooth project execution.

Salary and benefits of the Design Manager role

• £60,000- £82,000 DOE
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Dunbar, East Lothian.     The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of £47,108 (inclusive of shift allowance) + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.   If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                    Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
• Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
• Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
• Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
• A health and safety qualification will be advantageous but not a necessity

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Operations / Maintenance experience gained within a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
• Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
• Familiar with safety rules procedures
• Ex forces engineer will be highly encouraged to apply whether this be Navy, RAF or Army

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role  

• A salary of £47,018 (inclusive of shift allowance)
• Overtime
• Bonus of up to 10%
• Private medical
• Other benefits

 

 

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking a Project Manager, ideally with construction experience, to join them to develop and build a portfolio of multi-year contracts and projects in the UK. The Project Manager role comes with an excellent salary depending on experience, plus car allowance and package If you’re an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager and are looking to work for an expanding business that are passionate about sustainability, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Supported by the Senior Project Delivery Manager and Head of Engineering, you will:  

• Outline and lead engineering on the projects from inception to completion of schemes
• Leading on the build of anaerobic digestion assets, taking control through the entire project lifecycle, from planning and consents to completion, commissioning and handover
• Ensure the timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget
• Chair and attend internal and external review and progress meetings
• Actively participant in collaborative planning
• Chair and attend engineering site visits/meetings
• Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions
• Complete contract documentation and manage the supply chain through the procurement, engineering, implementation, commissioning and handover phase
• Manage site safety, health and environmental issues
• Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, in-house functions, site installations and construction teams
• Proactively manage engineering risks and issues
• Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontractors
• Attend/undertake factory site and works testing, commissioning and client training
• Compile and collate final contract documentation, “As built” drawings, test sheets etc. for inclusion into operation and maintenance manuals
• Managing/overseeing the production of QA documentation including but not limited to ITPs, check sheet, FAT documentation and O&Ms
• Establishing and agreeing price variations and final accounts with the project QS
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Bachelors or Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or similar
• Full UK driving licence

Personal skills The Project Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience in Anaerobic Digestion, biogas/biomethane, liquid organic waste management and biomethane injection would be hugely beneficial
• Understand anaerobic digestion and sludge and experience with the production of process calculations, process flow diagrams and developing specifications. 
• Experience managing large contract values, up to £30m ideally
• Understanding regulations and guidance for CNG, Biomethane, CO2 capture, DSEAR regulations and Biogas/biomethane technologies
• Experience in development of new and emerging technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on working effectively in cross-functional teams at all levels of the company
• Self-motivated, with good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent IT skills. Additional knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling, plus process modelling software tools Microsoft Project, and Collaborative planning tools would be advantageous.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role  

• A very competitive salary and package
• The potential of a car allowance, to be discussed
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join growing business within the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a provider of consultancy, design, engineering and project management services within the UK construction sector to recruit a Layout CAD Engineer on a 19 month contract for its Hinkley Point C site. The Layout CAD Engineer role comes with a day rate upto £226.26.             Key skills  

• Design experience with knowledge of pipework, or electricity, or HVAC, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience using PDMS, E3D, and AutoCAD.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Layout CAD Engineer role  

• Hybrid working from Hinkley Point C design office.
• 3 days on site, 2 days working from home
• 19-month contract
• Inside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading biomass company to recruit a Electrical Site Engineer for their biomass site in Stowmarket.  The Project Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £43,000 + benefits. If you’re an apprentice trained Electrical Engineer with experience onheavy industrial plant then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties    As the Electrical Site Engineer you will:   •    Carry out electrical repairs as needed. •    Perform planned maintenance, testing, and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. •    Inspect and maintain electrical systems routinely, monitoring and adjusting equipment as necessary for optimal performance. •    Respond to callouts during emergencies, including heating outages or loss of services, and monitor systems remotely during on-call periods. •    Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance with detailed records, including photographs. •    Support the management of contractors on-site, including handling work permits for maintenance or upgrades. •    Manage biomass fuel supply by receiving deliveries, testing fuel, and using equipment like a telehandler to handle fuel systems. •    Promote and ensure high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) on-site, encouraging compliance with legislation and policies. •    Report serious issues or HSEQ concerns to the site manager. •    Keep accurate records of fuel supply, maintenance, testing, incidents, risk assessments, and audits using online systems. •    Maintain good communication and relationships with on-site teams while upholding cleanliness, housekeeping, and tool management standards. •    Ensure a strong SHE performance through compliance with policy, legislation and application of industry best practice.     Professional qualifications    We are looking for someone with the following:    •    Time-served apprentice in a electrical engineering discipline is essential   •    Experience on biomass sites or other similar heavy industrial sites (petrochemical / refineries / CHP plant) is essential   •    An IOSH or similar safety certificate is preferred     Personal skills    The Electrical Site Engineer role would suit someone who has: •    A sharp eye for detail and a careful approach to getting things right.  •    Great problem-solving skills, thinking quickly to overcome challenges.  •    Flexibility to work shift rota (days only, weekends required)         Salary and benefits of Electrical Site Engineer role    •    Starting salary of up to £43,000  •    Benefits package  •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company  INDPOW

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a UK-wide distributor of sustainable energy products, to recruit a Business Development Manager nationwide, prospecting customers across the North of England. The people-centric Business Development Manager role comes with a strong bonus scheme, electric company car, free gym membership, laptop, phone and plenty of room to grow within a forward-thinking organisation. If you’re a Business Development Manager or Sales Executive looking to work for an organisation where your contribution is genuinely valued and rewarded, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role   Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will:  

• Create and implement strategies aimed at boosting revenue and enhancing client satisfaction.
• Explore and evaluate potential markets and emerging client demands.
• Schedule and lead meetings with potential business partners.
• Represent the company’s solutions in a way that aligns with customer goals and future needs.
• Manage the preparation and processing of sales documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal regulations.
• Deliver reliable support and guidance post-sale to foster ongoing partnerships.
• Cultivate strong, long-standing connections with both new and existing clients.
• Support the development of junior team members, helping them grow into effective sales professionals.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Previous experience in a business development, sales, or similar client-facing role
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets
• Background in customer service or client relations is advantageous
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM tools (e.g., Zoho or similar platforms)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good understanding of the market and industry trends
• Degree in business, sales, or a related area is beneficial but not required

Personal skills   The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Confident communicator with strong influencing and persuasion abilities
• Skilled in developing strong client relationships
• Effective at managing time and prioritising tasks

Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role  

• Basic salary between £36,000 – £46,000 depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme with on-target earnings exceeding £80,000.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Fully electric company car.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Free gym membership.

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