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Reinforced Concrete Civil/ Structural Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leaders in the design and construction of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear new build power plant to recruit a Civil/Structural Engineer within the reinforced concrete sector. The Civil/Structural Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design and construction phase and comes with a salary of up to £50,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Civil, Structural or Temporary Works 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 Team, you will be responsible for:

Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant codes (Eurocodes) and project methodology.
Checking and coordinating detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar models and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
Manage and modify structural designs using software such as TEKLA.
Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA processes.
Assessing and responding to Field Changes Requests, Field Information Requests, or Site Non-Conformances from civil works contractors.
Liaising with other stakeholders of the site engineering team or construction team for clarification on site requests.
Coordinating with the back office for clarification on design packages or for resolving design package issues.
Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
Site walkdowns and inspections.
Responsibility for schedule for engineering tasks reporting to the management, scheduling and commercial requirement.
Working with contractors on site to deliver the implementation of engineering solutions.

Professional qualifications & personal characteristics We are looking for someone with the following:

Proven experience in the civil, infrastructure, structural, method, or temporary works engineering and design.
Hands-on knowledge of detailed design processes and their application in construction.
Familiarity with structural software such as TEKLA.
Experience within highly regulated industries, such as nuclear or heavy industry sectors, is desirable.
Previous experience working as a Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Method Engineer, Structural Engineer or Temporary Works Engineer.
Working knowledge of the detailed design phases and how this is transitioned to the construction phase

This role requires security clearance, and employment offers will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role

Basic salary of £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience
Enhanced pension offering of 8% employer contributions
Benefits such as life insurance, income protection, healthcare.

INDNUC

BREEAM Consultant

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a sustainability and building performance consultancy to recruit a BREEAM Consultant for its Milton Keynes-based office. This BREEAM Consultant role comes with a competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, pension, private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you’re a BREEAM Consultant looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, sustainability and understanding at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the BREEAM Consultant role You will:

Support all day-to-day sustainability activities across a range of projects.
Undertake BREEAM New Construction assessments from early design through to certification.
Work in line with current UK legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, and national and local planning policy.
Produce high-quality planning reports and presentations with strong visual and written standards.
Expand technical knowledge into wider sustainability assessment methods such as LEED, WELL, and Fitwel.
Support sustainability projects with building modelling, including dynamic modelling, overheating analysis, daylight analysis, and Building Regulations compliance.
Share knowledge and continue producing LCA and LCC reports using One Click LCA.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

BREEAM Assessor/AP qualification or willingness to achieve
Strong working knowledge of UK planning policy and building regulations.
Experience with One Click LCA and sustainability assessment methods.

Personal skills The BREEAM Consultant role would suit someone who is:

Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Confident communicating with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
Detail-focused, with strong report-writing and presentation skills.
Curious and motivated to develop expertise across a broad range of sustainability disciplines.
A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.

Salary and benefits of the BREEAM Consultant role

Salary of up to £40,000 dependent on experience, with annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after three years’ service, plus bank holidays.
Pension scheme with AEGON, in line with auto-enrolment.
Life cover at 4x salary.
Income protection paying 60% of salary after six months’ absence, for up to five years.
Comprehensive private health cover, with options to include family members (taxable P11D benefit).

INDNUC

Project Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute's Power Team are working with a large Biomass facility located in Northumberland and are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join their Maintenance Department. In this new position, as Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the planning and delivery of multi-discipline projects from implementation through to completion. This would include supporting with the annual outages, plant upgrades, improvements and efficiency changes on site. If you have experience in a similar position and are looking to join a modern Power Station then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role: As Project Engineer, reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

Manage multi-disciplinary projects from implementation through to successful completion.
Develop, plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor all phases of project activity.
Coordinate project tasks while assessing risks to plant operations and advising the site management team of any potential impacts.
Support the design phase by identifying, highlighting, and escalating operational concerns related to proposed designs.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery, producing accurate weekly and monthly project status reports.
Maintain quality control across all aspects of the project, including planning, scheduling, budget management, team performance, and execution.
Review engineering tasks and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Ensure full compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures, including (but not limited to) those outlined in the Employment Handbook, Health & Safety Policy, EMS, IMS, Management Guide, and financial/accounting systems. ? ? ? ?

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Apprenticeship trained
A relevant technical qualification such as an ONC/HNC/HNC/Degree in an engineering discipline
Prince 2 or APMP or similar Project Management qualification would be advantageous
Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Personal skills The Project Engineer role would suit someone who:

At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position on a power station or similar plant. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear. Similar Heavy Process Industries will be considered (Papermill, Refinery, Petrochemical etc)
Budget management and project management experience
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
Familiarity with working on steam systems (PSSR) and relevant legislation such as LOLER & PUWER

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

Competitive salary
Benefits package
Training & professional development
Opportunity to join a modern Power Station

INDPOW

Mechanical Technician

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute are working on behalf of a leading O&M contractor with a large presence in the UK across Biomass & Energy from Waste Power Stations. We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance Team of their Biomass plant located in Northumberland. As a Mechanical Technician, you will be providing front line maintenance at the facility and be responsible for all aspects of the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance on the mechanical equipment and systems on site. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the Mechanical Technician will be:

Carrying out reactive and preventative maintenance including fault finding, diagnosis and repairs of the plant which include gearboxes, valves, compressors, pumps, fans, boilers etc
Undertake measures to improve the plant reliability, efficiency, and performance of the plant proactively, always in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintain the site CMMS and record all historical works undertaken.
Supervise 3rd party subcontracts on all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
Complete health and safety paperwork following company guidelines.
Provide technical support to the fuel handling and operations team for the plant when required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

A relevant technical qualification such as a City & Guilds Level 3/Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
At least 5 years’ experience (post apprenticeship) in a Maintenance environment on a Power Station/Heavy Process Plant. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP, Nuclear, Steel, Petrochemical etc.
Royal Navy Marine Engineers with at least five years’ service will also be considered.
Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualified.

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

Experience on heavy mechanical equipment such as Conveyors, Valves, Gearboxes, Pumps, Steam Raising equipment etc.
Experience in managing sub-contractors would be advantageous.
Familiar with steam raising systems, PSSR & LOLER would be desirable.
Able to do manual lifting and working at heights or confined spaces.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

Competitive basic salary
Overtime
Full benefits package

INDPOW

Group Senior Mechanical Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnered with enfinium to recruit a Group Senior Mechanical Engineer to work across their Energy from Waste (EfW) assets. This role will be focusing on the long-term strategy relating to integrity and performance of mechanical assets with a focus on the boilers, pressure systems and metallurgy. enfinium currently have four fully operational EfW facilities which export c.265 MW of electricity to the grid, with a further two due to be fully operational soon which will take the combined electricity export to c.358 MW. The Group Senior Mechanical Engineer comes with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a degree qualified Mechanical Engineer, ideally holding chartership, and are looking to work for an innovative company within the EfW sector, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Group Senior Mechanical Engineer Reporting to the Asset Management Director you will:

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the integrity, reliability, and performance of mechanical assets across the portfolio.
Develop and implement long-term asset integrity, reliability, and metallurgical strategies to extend asset life and reduce unplanned downtime.
Act as the subject matter expert for industrial boilers, pressure systems, and high-temperature mechanical components.
Lead investigations into mechanical and metallurgical failures, conducting root cause analysis and embedding learnings fleet-wide.
Establish and manage monitoring, inspection, testing, and assessment regimes for critical mechanical equipment.
Support the design, installation, commissioning, and post-outage review of new and existing assets, ensuring reliability is embedded from concept.
Provide technical governance over vendors, OEMs, and long-term service agreements, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.
Mentor and support maintenance and operational teams, promoting knowledge transfer, continuous improvement, and engineering best practice.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within EfW, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.
Strong technical expertise in industrial boilers, pressure systems, and metallurgy, including corrosion, erosion, and high-temperature failure mechanisms.
Proven track record in asset integrity management, reliability engineering, and delivery of engineering improvement projects.
Solid knowledge of UK legislation, British and European standards, and industry codes relevant to pressure systems and energy generation.

Personal skills

Respected technical authority with the confidence to lead and challenge where needed.
Proactive and organised, comfortable working independently across multiple sites.
Approachable and practical, working effectively with site teams and external partners.

Salary and benefits of the Group Senior Mechanical Engineer role:

Very competitive starting salary
Full benefits package including private medical insurance
Opportunity to join a leading Energy from Waste company

EC&I Technician

CONTRACT

TERMS: contract
START DATE: 11/3/25
PAY RATE: $50.0 /HR

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass site in Chester on a contract basis for an immediate start. Key skills

Act as the Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
Promote and support plant safety initiatives, including participation in Near Miss and Incident Investigations, and implement resulting recommendations.
Ensure all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) assets comply with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
Develop, implement, and test software modules and control systems or equivalent platforms.
Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations for EC&I systems to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, method statements, and technical guidance.
Implement, maintain, and test SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
Own and manage the Safety Instrumented System (SIS), including maintenance, proof testing, and performance verification.
Support outage and maintenance activities, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant completion of all EC&I work, and maintain accurate reporting within the CMMS.
Must have experience in a relevant environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical process)
Must have worked with rotating machinery and Instrumentation.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the EC&I Technicians

Ince, Cheshire
November 2025
3-6 Months minimum
Competitive hourly rate
Outside IR35

Lead Project Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a market leading water technology company to recruit a Lead Project Engineer for its Peterborough site. The Lead Project Engineer role comes with a salary of £47,500, 10% pension contribution and private healthcare and dental plan. If you’re a Lead Project Engineer 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

Lead the design and execution of Bridge, Complex Mobile and BOO projects
Lead the Water Treatment Asset designs and Factory Acceptance Tests
Manage the certifications process and standards - CE , CSA, UL and UKCA
Manage customer deliverables and technical communications
Source suppliers and parts
Work closely with regional leads to develop deals and successful executions

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

B.Sc. in an Engineering/science / Master or related technical experience (desirable)
4-5 years relevant water treatment experience

Personal skills The Lead Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Strong water process and project management skills with ability to drive projects and meet deadlines
Good basic knowledge of water Process/ Electrical / Control/ Mechanical designs, Material and Equipment’s selection and Sizing’s
Knowledge in PLC designs and Integrations (Preferable PLC- Allan Bradley and Siemens)
Experience directly in an engineering design and Design leaderships

Salary and benefits of the Lead Project Engineer role

Salary £47,500
10% pension contribution
Private healthcare and dental plan

Local Operations Manager - Ireland

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Local Operations Manager to support teams in the Oola region, Ireland. The Local Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary plus bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you have a technical background in wind (or a similar sector) and enjoy managing performance, people, and budgets across remote teams, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties As a Local Operations Manager you will:

Overall accountability for QHSE within the service area, ensuring full compliance with internal standards and external regulations, and acting as a visible role model for safety and quality.
Full responsibility for operational performance, ensuring optimal availability and reliability of wind turbine generators across the service area.
Ownership of financial and commercial performance, including budget planning, cost control, and delivery against agreed targets.
Leadership of site teams, including delegation to team leads, performance management, and ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
Recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of service employees, including identification of training needs and succession planning to build a high-performing team.
Development and implementation of effective staffing and resource plans, including inventory and stock management.
Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on KPIs and operational data to drive continuous improvement, address performance gaps, and share best practice.
Oversight of site operations including safety audits, facilities management, large-scale operations (e.g. major component exchanges), and improvement initiatives.
Management of customer operational topics, ensuring clear, collaborative communication and strong working relationships with stakeholders and project teams.
Driving efficiency, competitiveness, and business growth initiatives, including service handovers from build to operations and planning for new or relocated service points

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Proven leadership experience within the wind industry or a comparable technical sector.
Completed apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience in Mechanical or Electrical engineering would be preferred.
Solid working knowledge of commercial and financial controls, with experience managing budgets, KPIs, and overall financial performance.
Demonstrated experience managing remote, field-based teams.
Strong people management skills, with the ability to oversee the full spectrum of team performance, development, and engagement
Must hold Driving Licence

Personal skills The Local Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:

Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions when needed.
Collaborative team player with proactive attitude.
Had excellent decision-making, planning, and prioritisation capabilities.
Effective with delegation and workload management
Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
Strong customer-focused mindset.

Salary and benefits of the Local Operations Manager role

Competitive Salary depending on experience
Up to 10% company bonus
Car Allowance
Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme

INDREN

High Voltage Control Engineer - UK or Ireland

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a global leader in the renewable energy landscape to recruit for a High Voltage Control Engineer to work across the UK and Ireland. The HV Maintenance Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus scheme and pension scheme including salary sacrifice. If you’re Electrically qualified and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment and career progression opportunities, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the HV Operations Manager you will:

Performing commissioning and testing of High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear and cables.
Electrical testing, inspection and fault finding.
Carrying out maintenance to High Voltage and Low Voltage equipment.
Managing and authorising permits for High Voltage switching and isolations.
Changing High Voltage components like switchgear and transformers where required.
Write risk assessments, method statements and other documentations.
Adhere to health and safety standards at all times.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Strong understanding of HV Electrical Networks, HV and LV protection systems and able to program protection relays.
Is SAP (Senior Authorised Person)
Aware and adheres to UK electrical regulations and standards.
Competent in installing HV and LV equipment, cable jointing and terminations.
Able to write reports, risk assessments, method statements and other reports.
Experienced in electrical fault finding and relay interrogation.
Qualified to HND/HNC standards in Electrical Engineering, Testing and Inspection, Installation or other electrically biased course.
Experienced in Electrical Commissioning, especially commissioning High Voltage components and equipment.
A Full UK Driving Licence is essential due to the travelling and often rural nature of the role.
Ideally holding relevant health and safety certifications.
Able to use MS office packages and competent at using computers.

Personal skills The HV Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:

Able to work as part of a team.
Able to work at heights.
Able and willing to travel across the UK and Ireland with overnight stays(during the week).
A good communicator and comfortable working with other partners, customers, DNOs etc.
Keen to learn new skills, obtain new certifications or training.
Able to write reports and other documents where needed.

Salary and benefits of the HV Maintenance Technician role

Basic salary of up to £45,000
Annual bonus, and overtime x1.5
Work vehicle access
33 days annual leave, bank holidays in lieu
Pension

Plant Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Plant Manager to join their brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station in Tilbury, Essex. The vital Plant Manager role comes with a salary of up to c.£90,000 + c.£8,000 car allowance per annum + excellent bonus + private healthcare + other benefits. The plant is currently in construction phase and as Plant Manager, you will play a critical role to recruit the full Operations and Maintenance Team through the mobilisation period through to full operational handover from the EPC contractor. If you’re a Plant Manager, or experienced Operations/Engineering Manager, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for:

Guide the plant through the full mobilisation phase including construction, commissioning through to full operational handover
Implementing & maintaining the relevant management systems to operate this new Energy from Waste plant including identifying process improvements to maximise opportunity and resole root causes of issues as they arise.
Play a pivotal role in the recruitment of the full Operations and Maintenance Team.
Ensure plant availability, waste throughput and energy production targets are being met
Full site compliance for all health, safety, environmental and quality issues including overseeing permits, audits, inspections & ISO compliance (OHSAS18001, ISO9001, ISO14001)
Liaise with key stakeholders (Local Authority, Environment Agency, HSE etc) including the EPC Contractor for identifying build issues and regular Construction meetings.
Full P&L responsibility for the site relating to CAPEX and OPEX budgets

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field
Would be highly beneficial to have an IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety Qualification

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Plant Manager role would suit someone who has:

Prior senior management experience within a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Refineries, Petrochemicals, COMAH sites, etc.
Mobilisation experience of a power generation site will be highly advantageous
Excellent leadership skills with proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPI’s.
Familiar with Engineering standards and legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.
Budget/Commercial/Strategic experience.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

A basic salary of c.£90,000
Excellent Bonus %
Car allowance of c.£8,000 per annum
Private healthcare
Other excellent benefits

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