Astute People Ltd

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a power generation provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit an Business Development Lead to be involved in the decarbonisation projects throughout the UK in the Industrial sector. The strategically important Business Development Lead role comes with a salary of up to £65,000. If you’re a Business Development Lead 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 Head of Development you will:  

• Responsible for the growth of the industrial energy pipeline.
• The project leadership of cross-functional teams to enable the delivery of solutions/projects and targets.
• Secure new business according to personal/sector targets.
• Maximise strike rate by developing winning proposals and prioritising opportunities accordingly.
• Utilising the systems, processes and Salesforce to ensure sales management information is up to date, accurate and enabling new business growth.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Prior Operational and Technical knowledge desirable
• Sustainable and low carbon solutions knowledge
• Prior BD experience desirable

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

• Understand stakeholder management
• Has good communication skills
• Is a good decision maker

    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Lead role  

• Up to £65,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Private health care
• Lucrative bonus structure

Health Physics Surveyor (Nuclear)

Long term contract/Permanent

Location - Reading

Rate - £36.26 per hour / £40,000 plus benefits

Start Date - ASAP

As a HP Surveyor you will be performing activities and carrying out assessments on tasks, equipment or environments which have a radiological impact. While doing it to the highest standards.

Responsibilities include:

• radiological surveys and analyses
• routine Health Physics tasks including –

• Response checks of instrumentation
• Monitoring of personnel and areas
• Designated area access / egress control
• Air sampling
• PPE / RPE inspection
• Possible use of specialised RPE, i.e. PBASO (pressurised breathing air - suit operative)
• Working party compliance with radiological controls

• Clearance monitoring
• decontamination of areas, items and personnel
• Prepare and maintain all necessary records, and associated documentation
• Assist project engineers as necessary with work/test instructions and studies
• Report progress and results to the RPS / Supervisor / Site Manager

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Radiation Protection or City & Guilds - Radiation Safety Practices
• Proven experience of health physics surveillance
• Understands radiological issues, radioactive shielding and barrier theories and protocols for safe working
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations inc: COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR
• Compliance with Radiological Protection / IRR 99
• Competent user of MS Office
• Carry out simple arithmetic calculations
• Utilisation of technical or scientific data
• DV clearance or clearable

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Adam on 02392 288 289 or email on [email protected]

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a short-term contract basis for its site in Basildon from December 2025. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of between £350 per day (CIS).              Key skills  

• Overseeing site day-to-day activities and installation of modular builds
• Adhering to HSE requirements
• Ensuring transport and deliveries are kept on top of on site
• Liaison with the Site and Office teams regularly
• Raise and Sign-off permits
• Must ideally hold modular build experience
• Must be flexible for weekend working occasionally 
• Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
• First Aid (beneficial)

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  

• Basildon
• December 2025
• 2 Months minimum
• £350.00 Per Day
• CIS

 

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Site Assistant on an 18-month contract for a construction project, working full time on site, in North London. The Site Assistant role comes with a hourly rate of between £18.00 - £20.00.             Key skills  

• Act as office administrator for the site including office supplies, filing, organization of travel, recording and storing of documents.
• Provide full admin support to the Site Manager and keep them informed of all site-related activities
• Act as project assistant for the site team (Arranging travel and creating documents)
• Welcome visitors and clients
• Site based office administration experience, with previous work in construction industries will be highly beneficial. 
• Must be available to work on site full time (Monday – Friday)
• Must ideally hold an SSC, CSCS or CCNSG Card.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Assistant role  

• North London
• £18 - £20 per hour
• 18-month contract
• March 2026 start

Graduate EC&I Engineer – Nuclear/Decommissioning Chorley, Lancaster Up to £25,000     Introduction Our Client is one of the UK's leading providers of Environmental solutions to the nuclear sector, offering a full range of Waste management, decommissioning and land remediation services to their customers.  As such, they are looking for Graduate EC&I Engineers to join their growing Engineering team, based in Chorley. Working as a Graduate EC&I Engineer, you will be exposed to a variety of different projects, allowing you to broaden your knowledge and experience across a wide range of Engineering disciplines, to ultimately focus on an area of your choice. They offer an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while receiving excellent support and training from experts in the field.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Graduate EC&I Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Participating in a wide range of projects from decommissioning to design and testing new equipment
• To deliver on project briefs, taking ownership with support and guidance from Senior EC&I Engineers
• To provide updates on projects according to the development of work, through design and procurement to build and commissioning.
• Support across other projects when needed.
• Personal growth and development
• Any other duties as required  

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

• MEng, BEng, HND or DipHE in electrical engineering
• Experience of AutoCAD
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication and ability to work collaboratively

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

• Salary up to £25000
• Opportunities for occasional hybrid working
• Chance to work on a variety of projects
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

    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 391 419 to speak to Laura who can tell you more.     INDNUC

Electrical Technician

Waste Management

Horsham

£40,000  - £45,000

 

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their Mechanical Biological Treatment and Anaerobic Digestion facility in Horsham. You will ideally have experience working in a similar environment, in a relevant sector such as Recycling, Waste Management, Water Treatment etc. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business in a stable and everchanging industry.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Reactive repairs and maintenance on a range of equipment across the site.
• Preventative maintenance on all electrical systems including pumps, motors, PLCs, control panels etc.
• Maintaining and servicing controls and instrumentation across the site (flow meters, temperature gauges etc.)
• Always working to minimise downtime across all equipment site-wide
• Remaining health and safety focused at all times

 

The shift rota for this position is 4 on 4 off including days and nights. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 minimum Electrical qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ 3)
• 18th Edition would be desirable
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, anaerobic digestion etc.)
• Previous health and safety training

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £40,000  - £45,000
• Shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, with a mix of days and nights
• Fantastic pension and holiday allowance
• Retail and leisure discount scheme
• Access to all company benefits

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911227 and ask to speak to Hannah Rymill who can tell you more.

INDREC

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Recruitment Specialist to support the growth of the team. This Recruitment Specialist role comes with a salary of up to £45k plus company benefits. If you’re an experienced Recruiter and have a background from within the solar or renewables sectors and are looking for a new challenge upload your CV to apply today!                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the HR Manager you will:  

• Act as the main contact for recruitment agencies, providing accurate role briefs and managing performance.
• Screen CVs/applications and present suitable candidates to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, logistics, and candidate communications.
• Ensure a smooth, professional recruitment process and positive candidate experience.
• Support hiring managers with interview preparation and timely feedback.
• Draft and issue offer letters/contracts and manage compliance checks (right-to-work, screening, records).
• Maintain accurate recruitment and HR administration records.
• Support onboarding to ensure seamless new hire integration.
• Build and maintain a light candidate pipeline and contribute to employer branding initiatives.
• Manage LinkedIn searches, share market insights, and provide workforce planning support.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experienced in recruitment coordination for solar and renewable energy roles, managing multiple positions and supporting hiring managers.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, compliance knowledge, and accurate record-keeping.
• Excellent communicator, confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in technical/engineering recruitment within the renewable sector.
• Proficient with recruitment agencies, ATS platforms, and employer branding/social recruitment initiatives.

    Personal skills The Recruitment Specialist role would suit someone who is:  

• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to balance multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Professional and approachable, prioritising a positive candidate experience.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively within a team.

    Salary and benefits of the Recruitment Specialist role  

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Medical cash plan
• Employee assistance programme.

  INDREN

Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on an OCGT Power Station on a 3/6-month contract basis for its plant in Birmingham from November 2025. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician role comes with a day rate of between £300-350 per day (Inside IR35).             Key skills  

• Responsible for the planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance on mechanical assets such as pumps, gearboxes, valves, gas turbines etc
• Work in line with maintenance techniques and practises
• Assisting in plant developments
• Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work.
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure plant availability.
• Ideally C&G/NVQ Level 3 minimum in Engineering or Apprentice qualified – Mechanically biased
• Prior experience within heavy process engineering environments such as Power Stations (EfW, Biomass, OCGT/CCGT, CHP)
• Must be familiar with pumps, valves, piping and rotating equipment.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician role  

• Birmingham
• November 2025
• 3-6 Months minimum
• £300-350 per day (Inside IR35)

 

Astute’s Power team is looking to recruit a HSE Manager on a pipework installation project in Hertfordshire on a 9-12 month contact basis for a start in November.     Key skills required for the HSE Manager:    

• Translating site or contract-specific activities into effective Job Safety Analyses, or approved equivalent (e.g. Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)), and Safety Task Assignments that ensure HSE protection requirements are met.
• Being present at the Worksite when Contractor has employees (including sub and lower-tier employees) onsite work.
• Coordinating operations with other contractors as to not increase hazards or hazardous situations.
• Monitoring, identifying, assessing, and managing HSE hazards associated with the Work to support the consistent application of safe work methods.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory acts, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that required training is conducted and documented for all personnel for whom Contractor is responsible.
• Providing and ensuring that all personnel are supplied with and trained in the correct use, fitting, and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
• Conducting HSE assessments of Work being performed in alignment with Leading Indicator requirements.
• Conducting weekly safety meetings with employees.
• Submitting a weekly report documenting HSE activities.
• Must hold a NEBOSH
• Experience on piping or pipework scope of works will be highly beneficial
• Must be prepared to be on site majority of the time.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Manager    

• Hertfordshire
• November 2025
• 9-12 Months
• Competitive hourly/daily rate