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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and technology for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear sector to recruit a Mechanical Construction Manager for its Hinkley Point C project.

 

The Mechanical Construction Manager position comes with a salary starting at £62,000, 8% employer pension contributions, professional membership body support, and a wealth of other benefits.

 

If you’re a Construction Manager with a Mechanical bias and are looking to work for an organisation that rewards its employees for great work then submit your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will:  

• Provide coordination and direction in the implementation and completion of site.
• Ensure site works are executed and controlled.
• Develop and lead the site management processes
• Manage projects, site activities and participate in bids for site or project management activities.
• Ensure site work delivery planning is in line with HSE/CDM practices.
• Develop, lead, and oversee site teams.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and client.
• Provide site reports and manage the day to day running of the site activities.

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 (minimum) in Engineering with a Mechanical bias.
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• IOSH Managing safely

 

 

Personal skills

 

The Mechanical Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:

 

• Managing site activities in excess of £5M.
• A strong HSE understanding with CDM 2015 regulations

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Construction Manager role

 

• A salary starting at £62,000 per annum.
• 8% Employer pension contributions.
• Accommodation allowances (tax free)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Professional membership body support
• Private healthcare

 

 

 

 

EC&I Designer - Nuclear

Remote Working / Multiple locations Warrington, Bristol, Newbury, Leicester or Cumbria

Salary of £30,000 - £38,400 + Benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are looking to recruit several EC&I Designers to join a prestigious Engineering Consultancy within the Nuclear sector. EC&I Designers will be responsible for designing the technical deliverables across multiple nuclear projects at very different stages of plant lifecycle.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the EC&I Designer, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and producing drawings and project documentation throughout the design lifecycle
• Liaising with colleagues and stakeholders during the design lifecycle
• Developing innovative design solutions and finding solutions for the manufacturing and installation issues
• Assisting more senior designers in a range of activities such as estimates, maintenance and improvement
• Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for EC&I Designers with the following:

• HND or equivalent in the relevant subject
• Relevant experience in a similar role either in Nuclear or a heavy process industry such as power generation, oil & gas, chemical, or defence
• Knowledge of CAD
• Knowledge of General Engineering Drawing Practice
• Incorporated Engineer status

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £38,0000
• Contributory Pension up to 7%
• Death in Service
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional membership subscriptions

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or call 07441391174 to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.

Technical Sales Advisor

Hazardous Waste

Hybrid Working

Up to £30,000 + Company Benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Technical Sales Advisor to join their Hazardous Waste Sales Team in nurturing and developing new incoming sales opportunities whilst proving sound technical advice.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, as a Technical Sales Advisor, you will be responsible for:

 

• Answering incoming calls and emails from prospective and existing clients whilst providing technical sales advice off the back of process bulk and packages customer enquiries.
• Arranging the hazpack chemist visit and ensuring that the collection of samples and lab results are provided back to the client and uploaded to the system within an agreed timeframe.
• Obtaining all technical information and providing a technical sales quote to the client
• Working alongside the companies depot and company suppliers to ensure the best value options are provided to the clients for their hazardous waste requirements.
• Offering first class hazardous waste advice to clients as well as providing a fantastic level of customer service.
• Ensuring that personal KPI’s and targets are met
• Liaising with external stakeholders, account managers and suppliers to ensure a smooth process across the board.

 

This role will be predominantly based from home, however there is the option to work from an office in various locations around the UK – please only apply if this is suitable.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• A relevant qualification in a chemistry is essential
• Experience of working within hazardous waste
• Knowledge of the waste industry would be ideal
• Strong sales advisory background
• Experience of negotiating sales and managing the sales process
• The ability to work in a high pressure environment
• A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• A salary of up to £30,000
• Financial incentives
• Development and progression opportunities
• Pension & great 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 02392 288 217 and ask to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.

Our client are the strategic partners for Transmission System Operators, supporting the development and production of transmission grids, and helping to facilitate the bulk movement of electrical energy from the site of generation to electrical substations. Making innovation a cornerstone of our work, and R&D a constant investment, we offer both HVAC and HVDC cable systems for power transmission for both land and submarine connections.

Benefiting from years of experience, our client provide superior turnkey services for new cable projects or the upgrade of existing cable circuits. These projects are delivered by our skilled project and contract managers who manage, install, test and service the entire cable system.

 

Within our UK High Voltage business, we currently have a vacancy for the role of Contract Manager, working as part of our specialist, experienced team.

 

In this role your responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of projects from inception through to completion working in conjunction with the project delivery teams ensuring alignment to business objectives and goals.
• Managing a team of Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors and a Contract Support Administrator and ensuring they fully fulfil their role and responsibilities.
• Development and implementation of procurement and commercial strategies to optimise value for money including negotiation of claims for variations with Clients/Subcontractors where agreement could not be reached at site level.
• Liaise closely with Clients, Subcontractors and all Prysmian internal departments to ensure that all parties are aware of the key contractual requirements for each project including key/completion dates, scope management process, payment schedules etc.
• Providing monthly project progress reports to Senior Management and ensuring timely and accurate cost reporting.
• Provide formal feedback to the Bid and Procurement teams, identifying any cost issues or potential cost saving opportunities for the future.

Key Requirements:

• Strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience delivering a range of projects.
• A good working knowledge of UK construction contracts. Experience of working with the NEC ECC and FIDIC forms of contract with the ability to research, gather and present information both verbally and written
• Experience in estimating, cost and budget management, pre and post contract administration, contract negotiation, claims and commercial programme and risk management
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of all MS office applications
• Short duration travel to other Prysmian plants or customer’s premises or sites in the UK and Europe may occasionally be required.

QHSE Advisor role.

Rock Power Connections Ltd are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced SHEQ Advisor.  The successful candidate will be given the flexibility and trust to shape and build on the health, safety, environmental and quality processes already in place.  The role requires a person who can add value to our site operations including EV Charger Installations, Independent Electrical Connections and DNO Sub-station Builds / Upgrade Schemes.  The candidate would need to be proactive and be able to form and influence positive relationships with staff and our sub-contractor supply chain.  A key skill will be the ability to work collaboratively with others to manage risk pragmatically. The position would be full time and the candidate must have the ability to drive as proactive inspections would form part of the job role. 

The Candidate:

•    Experience within utilities and construction. •    Experience providing advice to the following CDM Duty Holders; Principal Contractor, Contractor and Designers.  •    A proactive self-starter comfortable working in an environment in which no two days are the same. •    Ideally NEBOSH/NCRQ Certificate (or equivalent) and relevant membership of IOSH at Technical Membership Grade.  •    Experience of integrated Management Systems i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. •    A collaborative working style with strong communication skills. •    Clean UK driving Licence.

Job Role and key responsibilities

•    Primarily responsible for assisting the SHEQ Manager to ensure that Rock Power Connections projects & operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

•    Providing pragmatic SHEQ advice to Managers and Operational Teams and directly reports to the SHEQ Manager.   •    Undertake IMS Internal Auditing across the business.  •    Embed and audit against the company policies and procedures across the business.   •    Encourage an environment of continuous improvement across all business activities. •    Ensure that operational sites are systematically inspected, and observations closed out with Managers / Site Supervisors.  •    Work alongside other members of the operational management team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives and targets set by the SHEQ Manager.   •    Undertake personal audits of operational employees an annual basis.  •    Compile and develop Risk Assessments, Method Statements and COSHH Assessments with operational employees.  •    Review and approve RAMS outside of Operational Teams capability and offer guidance to Managers.   •    Undertake Adverse Event Investigations and assist with corrective action implementation.  •    Undertake H&S Forums and engagement across the business as directed by the SHEQ Manager.  •    Assist with the roll out and communication of behavioural change programmes and cascade feedback via appropriate line management. •    Assist the wider organisation in inputting to and preparing for all relevant business audits and accreditations. •    Undertaken random and for cause drugs and alcohol testing within the business.  •    Assessing individual capabilities to identify skills gaps and training requirements.  •    Developing memos and safety alerts to raise SHEQ awareness.   •    Any other duties as reasonably expected commensurate with the role and competence.  

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in nuclear power to recruit a Fire Engineer for its Bristol based office. The Fire Engineer role comes with a base salary up to £65,000 with added benefits. If you’re a Fire Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that specialise in the nuclear steam supply systems with a 50+ year history, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:

• Conduct internal studies on all buildings within the consortium’s design responsibilities, ensuring that safety functions are carried out in the even of a fire occurring within the plant.
• Work with building leaders, systems engineers, civil engineers, and plant layout engineers to derive logical solutions for fire protection.
• Analyse 3D models and identification of combustible materials in allocated regions.
• Conduct temperature change calculations for simulated fires.
• Complete studies for the risk of damage to certain systems.
• Monitor the models and changes issued by engineering departments in terms of layout.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Engineering degree.
• Working knowledge of Fire Regulations including BS9999
• Calculations experience in Fire Protection.

      Salary and benefits of the Fire Engineer role  

• A base salary from £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
• Additional benefits discussed at interview.
• An opportunity to work on the worlds largest nuclear construction projects with the tightest regulations adhered to.

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a company that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solutions with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a BIM Programmer to be involved in an Energy Recover Facility new build in North London. The strategically important BIM Programmer role comes with a competitive salary. If you’re a BIM Programmer 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 BIM Manager you will:  

• Develop programming solutions using C# and SQL.
• Work with Navisworks API and Revit API to customize and optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with the BIM team to implement Autodesk Forge solutions.
• Support BIM Manager with the integration of digital tools across projects.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• Proven experience in programming for BIM applications

    Personal skills The BIM Programmer role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

      Salary and benefits of the BIM Programmer role  

• Competitive salary

 

Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Waste Coordinator to join its team in Berkeley. The Waste Coordinator role comes with a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus 25 days annual leave. If you’re a Waste Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

• Actively promote and support the company’s safety culture, behaviour, and values in all services and activities.
• Help with operations and development of waste treatment and disposal services, ensuring safety for the public, environment, and staff.
• Make sure all environmental permits, regulations, contracts, and company guidelines are followed.
• Prepare and organise waste management documents, including records and paperwork to go with each waste shipment from one site to another.
• Work with accredited labs to manage tests and ensure timely results.
• Review and assess test results.
• Decide how to handle waste based on the test results.
• Communicate with the client for approval of document packs.
• Coordinate with transport companies to arrange waste shipment logistics.
• Inspect waste and facilities to ensure everything is in order.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry/Physics related subject
• Full UK Driving license
• An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
• Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
• Ability to deal with clients in a professional manner

Salary and benefits of the Waste Coordinator role

• Basic Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Health Care and other benefits