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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Civil Project Manager on a 24-month minimum contract for its Ireland site. The Civil Project Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  

• Dual role as Project Construction Manager for Civil works, transitioning into more of Site Manager position for remainder of the project.
•  Lead and encourage contractor teams meeting HSEQ requirements.
• Oversee civil project team
• Define and manage Civil Project scope e.g. Design Scope & WBS
• Take ownership of civil change management and cost control.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Must have previous experience as a Civil Construction Manager / Project Manager with either an EPC / Leading Civil Subcontractor
• Must also have experience within Energy from Waste or similar industries.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Project Manager role  

• Ireland
• 24 Months minimum

Astute’s Biogas Team has been exclusively appointed to search for a Plant Manager in Wiltshire on an anaerobic digestion plant with 3MW of installed capacity. The Plant Manager role is a key role on site and we’re open to people from biogas or related process industry. A technical mindset with a solutions-focussed approach is what we’re after. The Plant Manager role comes with a salary around the £55,000 mark and also comes with the added company benefits.   If you’re a Plant Manager / Operations Manager who is looking for the next challenge in their career then please apply below and we always welcome direct calls to discuss any application.   Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role   Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team you will:    

• Have full ownership and accountability for the biogas site across compliance, profitability and managing all operational aspects
• Promote a positive safety first culture
• Liaise with and manage all regulatory and compliance bodies
• Develop and maintain great relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders, including the EA, local government personnel and internal Directorate
• Ensure PAS110 compliance
• Manage all permits and conditions
• Develop and manage the staff on site, which 2ll be two Operators and a Maintenance Engineer
• Complete consistent proactive process assessments and look for continuous improvements around the site
• Work closely with the Maintenance Engineer to ensure the maximum amount of uptime and the best yields possible
• Attend call outs if and when necessary along with the team

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• A degree or HND/C in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proven experience managing and developing people
• Experience with CMMS, EA and PAS110 is hugely beneficial
• Anaerobic digestion experience is hugely preferred but not essential. We will consider candidates from similar industry

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

• Someone who is solutions-focussed and enjoys a challenge
• Someone who is very happy to get their hands dirty as well as do the paperwork side too

    Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role  

• Salary c£50,000 - £55,000
• Pension and holiday allowance
• Company benefits
• Company pension

Electrical Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Solar Cornwall – With Travel £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits     About the role: Astute are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for an O&M Engineer to join their existing team and assist with the operations and maintenance for their renewable energy assets on various UK sites.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of O&M you will:  

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on all asset managed renewable energy sites.
• Reviewing and monitoring all asset managed renewable energy sites on a rota basis
• Identifying, recording, and responding to faults, with a proactive, problem solving approach.
• Completing analysis of site performance to make improvements to ongoing operation.
• Completing reports

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

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with PV
• Expereince in operations & Maintenance  
• Flexibility for working throughout the UK
• Full UK driving license

    Personal skills: The Electrical Installer role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced in working in solar O&M
• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Computer Literacy.

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role:  

• Starting salary from £30,000 to £40,000 DOE
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years
• Company Van
• Mobile and PPE
• Pension

    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 07441 391924 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Field Service Engineer

Oxford

Competitive Salary

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 large scale Solar PV projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for a Field Service Engineer covering Oxford location.

As Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for attending customers' sites, maintaining various solar PV systems on a day-to-day basis. These PV systems are mainly ground mounted PV systems. The Field Service Engineer will be carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV.

As Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:-

• Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
• Complying with business procedures
• Installation of any new Solar PV or Wind systems in the current pipeline
• Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
• Performing Corrective Maintenance as occur
• Reporting of activities performed on site, daily basis, through the CMMS or manual reports as applicable

To be considered for the Field Service Engineer role, you will demonstrate experience in:-

• 3+ years Network diagnostics & Remote communications experience
• 3+ years LV/HV Planned Preventative maintenance G59 Competent
• Familiarity with Earthing Systems - including measuring and monitoring Relays
• Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as CMMS and Reporting software
• Knowledge of power electronics and circuitry, power generation technologies and equipment
• Excellent understanding of CCTV systems

As Field Service Engineer with our client, you will receive:-

• Competitive salary of £38k - £40k DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company Van

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.

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading Civils Main Contractor within the UK Construction Industry to recruit a Site Manager with Demolition project experience ideally within the Power industry for a 6 months contract (Outside IR35).

The Site Manager (Demolition) comes with a day rate from £380.00 to £400.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Manage the safe and efficient demolition of a large-scale manufacturing facility in Renfrewshire, ensuring works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and contractual requirements.

• Take full site management responsibility for demolition, enabling works, and associated civils activities on behalf of the main contractor.

• Lead, supervise, and motivate site teams including demolition operatives, labourers, groundworkers, plant operators, and specialist subcontractors.

• Ensure strict compliance with HSE regulations, CDM requirements, RAMS, and company safety procedures, maintaining high safety standards at all times.

• Plan and sequence demolition works, including soft strip, structural demolition, and site clearance, minimising disruption to surrounding infrastructure and stakeholders.

• Oversee heavy plant operations (excavators, crushers, shears, breakers) and ensure all plant and operators are competent and working to approved method statements.

• Manage waste segregation, recycling, and disposal in line with environmental, sustainability, and duty-of-care requirements.

• Carry out regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety briefings to promote a proactive and compliant safety culture.

• Liaise with clients, project managers, engineers, local authorities, and third-party stakeholders to ensure coordinated and efficient project delivery.

• Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, progress reports, permits, and quality documentation.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager position:

• Bishopton, Renfrewshire
• £380.00 to £400.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Start date - January 2026
• 6 months initial contract

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Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - JP14586 – Up to £68.00 per hour

 

Key skills 

• Mechanical engineers with building services experience
• Varied background in building services, does not need to be nuclear.
• Highly regulated environments - where there are processes to follow
• HVAC, water suppliers, sewage, any mechanical systems in a building.

 

This is an 'Intelligent customer' role - guide design houses to provide the correct design - review and feedback on designs.

Experience with dealing with stakeholders, reviewing design documents  

Legislation / building regs experience

 

2 days on site in Devonport – negotiable for right person.

Can start on BPSS

Single stage teams interview

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with one of the industry leaders in the design of nuclear island projects throughout the UK to recruit a Mechanical Calculations Engineer for its Bristol site. The Mechanical Calculations Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design phase and comes with a salary of up to £55,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Mechanical Calculation Engineer and are eager to contribute to a landmark energy project within the Nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Management Team, you will:  

• Oversee and ensure the integrity of the pipe network design and its supporting structures across the Hinkley Point C project.
• Perform detailed piping calculations and assess HVAC and electrical supports under various load conditions, including dead weight, thermal expansion, and seismic activity.
• Utilise finite element analysis (FEA) software to conduct mechanical simulations and ensure structural soundness.
• Develop specialised computational tools, with Python programming being a valuable asset.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and regulatory requirements.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including modal and static analysis.
• Proficiency in mechanical simulations using finite element methods.
• Programming knowledge, particularly in Python, for computational tool development.
• Experience with CAD software for design and modelling.
• Knowledge of the UK design context and regulatory processes and familiarity with industry standards.
• Innovative problem-solving abilities to address complex engineering challenges.
• Previous experience with EPR or other nuclear projects.
• Experience with RSTAB or BEAM STRESS and support calculations.
• Understanding of RCC-M code (section C3650 minimum).
• Familiarity with CALTUY/Pipestress software.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Calculations role  

• Basic salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private & family health care schemes
• Other benefits including employee assistance programmes, income protection and professional memberships (1 per year).

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Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a speciality lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the lifting principal contractor on Hinkley Point C to recruit a Black Hat Supervisor/ Non Working Mechanical Supervisor for its Hinkley Point C project.

 

The Non Working Mechanical Supervisor will play a critical role in holding responsibility for the assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance direction for overhead and gantry cranes and comes with a base salary up to £75,000 depending on experience and a wealth of opportunity to work on prestigious nuclear projects in the UK.

 

If you’re a Mechanical Supervisor with gantry or overhead crane experience, and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Delivery Manager you will:

• Supervising lifting execution of site / compound activities on and off HPC site.
• Responsible for control and day to day management of the labour and plant resources to achieve targets
• Interface with management, and other 3rd party black hats in interfacing works areas on site matters
• Day to day management of site labour resources and delivering pre work briefings for safety. Setting labour to work on time, controlling breaktimes and return to the workface and working up to the stipulated end of shift). Maintaining records of labour performance and punctuality and reporting to manager.
• Consistent review of all work locations to identify and control any potential departure from approved drawings and procedures.

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Engineering/Mechanical Fitting or Engineering, Mechanical, Aircraft, Plant, Machinery, Marine, Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Manufacturing (Fitting and Assembly) or Installing and Commissioning Machinery and Equipment.  
• CCNSG Safety Passport ideally 
• SSSTS/IOSH Managing Safely  
• Enrolment onto ILM Level 3 Certificate C&BE plus completion of Nuclear Unit 

Personal skills

 

The Black Hat Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Worked in a heavy industrial setting (Power generation, aerospace, rail, nuclear, steel forging, manufacturing, heavy lifting) on overhead or gantry cranes.
• Worked in a maintenance, installation, assembly, servicing setting.

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Black Hat Supervisor role

 

• A salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Overtime where desired
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

 

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Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a specialist lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the lifting principal contractor on Hinkley Point C. We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to install, align, and maintain overhead travelling cranes and lifting equipment. You will work in a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, ensuring all lifting systems meet design specifications and stringent safety standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in precision fitting, alignment, and maintenance of heavy mechanical assemblies, preferably in industrial or nuclear settings. The role comes with a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and the opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most prestigious nuclear infrastructure projects.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Black Hat Supervisor, you will:

• Install, align, and assemble mechanical crane components including bridges, end carriages, wheelsets, and hoists to engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including rope changes, brake adjustments, and gearbox inspections.
• Carry out precision measurements and alignment using DIs, micrometers, and laser tools.
• Support commissioning activities alongside electrical and OEM teams.
• Ensure all work complies with LOLER, PUWER, and site-specific RAMS.
• Complete QA documentation, redline drawings, and maintenance logs accurately.

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

• One of the following:
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering/Mechanical Fitting or Engineering, Mechanical, Aircraft, Plant, Machinery, Marine, Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Manufacturing (Fitting and Assembly) or Installing and Commissioning Machinery and Equipment. 
• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or Mechanical Fitting or Engineering, Mechanical, Aircraft, Plant, Machinery, Marine, Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Manufacturing (Fitting and Assembly) or Installing and Commissioning Machinery and Equipment.
• (Minimum Level 6 in the above if apprenticeship/qualification awarded in Scotland)
• ACE Card in Mechanical Fitting or Maintenance           
• CPCS A40                                                                                

• Demonstrable experience with overhead or gantry cranes
• Working at Height and CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Familiarity with LOLER and PUWER regulations.

    Personal skills The Mechanical Fitter role would suit someone who has:

• Strong mechanical problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A safety-first mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain BPSS security clearance.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Fitter role  

• Competitive salary based on ECSA rates, dependent on experience.
• Generous accommodation and travel allowances.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious nuclear projects with a leading contractor.

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