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Senior Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s nuclear team is retained by Phoenix Dosimetry who are looking for Senior Service Engineer to work on site at Aldermaston. The Senior Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 per annum. As a Senior Service Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, installing, and commissioning radiometric and dosimetry systems. If you’re a Senior Service 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 Reporting to the Service Manager you will:  
  • Perform routine maintenance and calibration of various instruments at customer sites.
  • Provide breakdown support for a range of instruments, sometimes within 24 hours.
  • Install and commission new systems at customer sites.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot faulty equipment, perform repairs as needed.
  • Keep accurate records of all work, including data sheets and project files.
  • Be the main technical contact for customers, handling any queries or issues.
  • Act as a representative, promoting the products and services when engaging with customers.
  • Assist the sales team by providing support for quotes.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience working with nuclear instrumentation and/or radiometric physics.
  • Previous experience in mechanical or electronics work.
  • Ability to read and understand both mechanical and electrical drawings.
  • Experience with mechanical fitting and electrical wiring.
  • Ability to repair electronics at the component level.
  • A technical qualification in engineering, electronics, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
Salary and benefits of the Senior Service Engineer role  
  • Salary up to £70,000 DOE
  • Car allowance
  • Pension contribution, life assurance and other benefits
   

Junior Electronic / Electrical Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is retained by a leading radiometric protection provider who are looking for a Junior Service Engineer to service clients across a wide range of sites across the UK. The Junior Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £35,000 per annum plus a car allowance of £670 per month and many other benefits. As the Junior Service Engineer, you will oversee the execution of planned electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations of advanced instrumentation on client sites. If you’re an aspiring Field Service Engineer with an Electronic or Electrical qualification 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: As the Junior Service Engineer you will:  
  • Handle and install a variety of instruments, including Waste Monitors, Contamination Monitors, Vehicle Monitors, Area Gamma Alarms, and Counting Systems.
  • Perform both reactive and preventative maintenance to keep everything in top condition.
  • Align your work with the company’s goals, ensuring timely completion of all tasks while exceeding customer expectations.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships by resolving issues quickly and professionally.
  • Follow all safety guidelines from the company’s safety manual and customer safety documents.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and report any safety issues promptly.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Electrical or Electronic qualification or relevant experience.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • UK National capable of obtaining SC Clearance.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
    Personal skills The Junior Service Engineer role would suit someone who has:
  • Background in service and support
  • Nuclear experience is desirable
  • The ability to have overnight stays away from home, occasional planned weekend wok and overseas travel
  • Flexibility when needed to carry out additional duties based on business needs in various areas of the UK
    Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role
  • Salary up to £35,000 DOE
  • Car allowance of £670 per month
  • Company laptop/iPad provided
  • 25 days holiday plus BH
  • Up to 7% employer pension contributions
  • Private medical insurance and death in service cover after probation 
  • Cycle to work scheme
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Electrical Technician (Nuclear)
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/24/23
  • END DATE: 3/1/24
  • PAY RATE: $37.0 /HR

Electrical Technician (Nuclear)

12 Months +

Berkshire

£37.00 per hour

Start ASAP

 

We are recruiting for an Electrical Technician with experience within the Nuclear sector for a role on a busy site in Berkshire.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Installation and commissioning of instrumentation
  • Electrical inspection and testing
  • Completion of electrical test certificates
  • Carry out diagnostics and problem solving for electrical and instrument systems
  • Calibration of instrumented systems
  • Acceptance and hand-back of PTWs
  • Performing all assigned tasks to agreed Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSE performance

 

You will need to possess experience of electrical installations and a sound knowledge control systems and process instrumentation.

 

Essential Requirements:

  • Degree Qualified or relevant experience to an equivalent level
  • Previous EC&I commissioning experience gained within Nuclear projects
  • A proven track record of delivering to set deadlines within an electrical, control and instrumentation team  
  • 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • City & Guilds 2394 & 2935 is desirable for this role
  • Ability to communicate effectively with onsite team
  • IT literate with experience of MS Office

 

To be considered this role you must have current SC clearance or higher. If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Gemma Harfield on 02392 288 209 or email [email protected]


Senior EC&I Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 2/16/26
  • PAY RATE: $55.0 /HR
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Senior EC&I Engineer to join their design team in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in the EC&I discipline at a senior level and the ability to hold security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£55 per hour and will start with a 12 month contract. Suitable candidates will ideally work in their Oxfordshire sites on a hybrid basis. If you’re a Senior EC&I Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Senior EC&I Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:
  • Checking and approval of engineering documents and drawings.
  • Liaising with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines to develop cost effective technical solutions.
  • Communicate best practice across the UK EC&I design delivery team.
  • Responsible for managing the quality and progress of EC&I engineering work carried out within a project.
  • Development of designed to technical and client specification / satisfaction.
  • Actively contribute to design and safety reviews (HAZOP and risk assessment.)
  • Ensure quality of work throughout the design phase.
  • Comply with safety and stator regulations (CDM and CE, etc.)
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Full Membership of a relevant institution (e.g. IMC).
  • Experience in a senior role in the management and delivery of nuclear environment projects, or other equivalent highly regulated industry.
  • Experience of leading teams within a project environment and the management of medium sized design teams in the delivery of scheme and detail design packages.
  • Expert understanding of EC&I principles such as safety systems, circuit protection, communication technologies or instrumentation.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions. Concept through to commissioning experience (full lifecycle).
    Personal skills The Senior EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process.
    Salary and benefits of the Senior EC&I Engineer role  
  • £50 - £55 an hour
  • 12-month contract
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 2/16/26
  • PAY RATE: $55.0 /HR
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical application of mechanical engineering within highly regulated sectors and possess security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£55 per hour and will start with a 12 month contract. Suitable candidates will ideally work in their Oxfordshire sites on a hybrid basis, however if further away, applications will still be considered. If you’re a Senior Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:
  • Delivery of mechanical engineering scope to satisfy the technical specification
  • Potential to lead teams for the full project lifecycle, including Specification, Design, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects
  • Production of and approval of deliverables throughout the delivery process
  • Checking/approval of discipline specific engineering deliverables
  • Contribution to engineering and safety reviews
  • Ensuring quality and prompt delivery of documentation throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
  • Compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations
  • Develop cost effective technical solutions
  • Provide technical consultancy
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline
  • Previous experience of working within the nuclear industry (this is desirable but not essential if transferrable skills are demonstrated)
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering mechanical engineering solutions within a highly regulated industry
  • Working knowledge of plant layout, set up, installation and alignment of plant, equipment and machinery for works test, integrated test, site installation and commissioning
  • Understanding of the requirements to support safety led designs and associated regulatory compliance
  • Good understanding of wider industry safety legislation and statutory regulations
  • Understanding of modern delivery practices, for example BIM compliance, RIBA/BSRIA design delivery stage gates, etc
  • Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Good level of commercial awareness
  • Experience of leading design teams
    Personal skills The Senior EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process.
    Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role  
  • £50 - £55 an hour
  • 12-month contract
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Principal Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 2/16/26
  • PAY RATE: $65.0 /HR
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer to join their team in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical application of structural engineering within highly regulated sectors and possess security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£65 per hour and will start with a 12 month contract. Suitable candidates will ideally work in their Oxfordshire sites on a hybrid basis, however if further away, applications will still be considered. If you’re a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:
  • Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process
  • Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications
  • Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
  • Contribution to design reviews
  • Preparation of technical specifications
  • Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Delivering functions above that of a Design Engineer
  • A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of structures and foundations using Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.
  • Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Structural steel connections and connection types.
  • Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position
    Personal skills The Principal/Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process.
    Salary and benefits of the Principal/Senior Structural Engineer role  
  • £50 - £65 an hour
  • 12-month contract
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SHEQ Coordinator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

SHEQ Coordinator       

Bracknell

£35,000 + benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a well-established business who provide a range of services across the Home Counties including Demolition, Plant Hire and Waste Management.

They are currently seeking an experienced SHEQ Coordinator with a strong knowledge of compliance to join their team, visiting a variety of sites to ensure that all operations are being undertaken in line with legislation and government guidelines.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the SHEQ Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

  • The undertaking of ISO audits on a monthly basis
  • Advising colleagues and external stakeholders on Health & Safety related issues
  • Ensuring business operations are being undertaken in line with legislation and government guidelines
  • Translating legislation into workable solutions for the business
  • Undertaking inductions and toolbox talks
  • Presenting reports to senior management

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant role (Waste sector would be an advantage)
  • NEBOSH certificate or equivalent
  • Full UK driving license
  • Knowledge of ISOs (specifically 9001, 14001 and 45001)

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • £35,000 basic salary
  • Monday to Friday 8 – 5 hours
  • Opportunity to work for an established industry firm with a family feel

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393911227 and ask to speak to Hannah Rymill who can tell you more.

Senior Integrated Planner
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with the leading provider of nuclear support services in the UK to recruit a Senior Integrated Planner for its Glasgow location. The strategically important Senior Integrated Planner role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 and flexible working. If you’re a Planner 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 As the Senior Integrated Planner you will:  
  • Gather and combine data from various sources to create P6 Resource-loaded schedules.
  • Collaborate extensively with key stake holders across different organisational boundaries.
  • Create and maintain individual Site Directors' Primavera P6 plans as needed.
  • Identify, analyse, and report on discrepancies, risks, issues, and opportunities in the integrated plans to ensure timely solutions and value for money for the MOD.
  • Develop and oversee a monthly DHI-level CSI integrated infrastructure plan to provide a strategic overview.
  • Demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships and run mitigation scenarios when necessary.
  • Work with NC, Project Managers, and MOD to ensure a consistent, reliable version of the truth.
  • Engage with Engineering and Compliance groups to understand their tasks and interactions.
  • Communicate effectively with the entire Clyde Community.
  • Prepare monthly reports on progress, changes, cause and effect, and mitigation measures for the CSI Steering Board, NC, and MOD.
  • Submit the integrated infrastructure plan to the HMNBC strategic plan monthly, ensuring it is accurate and reliable.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience in producing P6 Schedules is essential
  • SC Clearence prior or current (DV would be highly desirable)
  • Primavera P6 practitioner
  • Project Management qualifications would be desirable
  • Experience with NEC 3 or 4 contracts would be desirable
Personal skills The Senior Integrated Planner role would suit someone who is:  
  • Experienced in stakeholder management
  • Capable of managing multiple workstreams
  • Knowledgeable in change and risk management
Salary and benefits of the Senior Integrated Planner role  
  • Up to £70,000
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunities for growth and progression
  • Benefits package  
   

HVAC Construction Lead
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with the leading provider of nuclear support services in the UK to recruit a HVAC Construction Lead responsible for Work Pack leadership. This key role will be working collaboratively with Clients and partners to grow, manage and motivate a team through implementation of best practice on exciting new build projects.   The HVAC Construction Lead role comes with a salary of up to £85,000 DOE, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in a project from design to execution.   If you’re a HVAC Engineer with Construction and Installation experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything they do then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the HVAC Construction Lead you will:   
  • Constructability review of Client provided engineering to assure spatial conformity for installation, and collaborative engagement with the Client to find agreed outcomes
  • Support the Client in their Safety Case Development, e.g. HAZID/HAZOP studies
  • Support the development of the construction estimate and delivery schedule in Stage 1 to set up the successful delivery of the work packages in Stage 2
  • Support selection and then partner with the project Supply Chain and 3rd Party Contractors to ensure the project’s deliverables and KPIs are achieved
  • Provide direction to engineers and sub-contractors to ensure that construction tasks are achieved in line with Business Operating Procedures (BOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
  • Co-ordinate and lead construction reviews with the various project stakeholders
  • Produce and ensure approval of produce work instructions, installation sequencing and method statement documentation
  • Ensure all relevant design standards/practices are complied with
  • Manage the relevant and key construction delivery documentation (e.g. work instructions, RAMS., installation sequencing)
  • Maintain the construction and delivery schedule to ensure the successful delivery of the work packages.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Graduate level Engineering Qualification
  • Construction and Installation experience of industrial plant and processes
  • New build EPC experienced using staged gate/RIBA approach on a Brownfield site
  • Nuclear experience is required
    Personal skills The HVAC Construction Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • Experience working in the Nuclear/Defence sector
  • Ability to obtain SC clearance
  • The right to work in the UK and has lived here for over five years
  • UK driving licence
  • Ability to travel between Warrington and Reading when needed
    Salary and benefits of the HVAC Construction Manager role    
  • Salary of up to £85,000
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to see a project from design to execution
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Senior Integrity Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of complex Engineering Solutions and services to the nuclear energy, industrial and petrochemical sector, to recruit a Senior Integrity Engineer to be based at Sizewell B. This brand new position will be performing inspection of industrial plant for the monitoring of degradation and corrosion of assets, while developing relationships with customers. This role comes with a base salary up to £56,000 per annum. If you’re a Integrity Engineer, or Corrosion Engineer from a regulated sector and are looking to work for an organisation in the nuclear sector that that invests in itself and their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Integrity Manager you will:  
  • Conduct assessments of industrial plant items such as pipework, vessels, tanks, supporting structures.
  • Conduct inspections and make recommendations while liaising with company Technical Authorities to develop solutions and propose improvements with respect to known degradation issues.
  • Review proposals for remedial work and recommendations for corrosion management according to industry best practice.
  • Develop and refine inspection routines.
  • Develop resource plans for inspection activities according to schedule and scope requirements.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Qualified in plant inspection such as Level 2 or 3 CSWIP Plant Inspector.
Personal skills The Senior Integrity Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Substantial inspection/integrity experience.
  • Self-motivated and driven to deliver own workload with minimal oversite.
  • Aspirations to broader team management and capability development within a large multifaceted organisation.
  • Experience in working within a highly regulated environment, such as Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Chemical Production, or Aerospace (for example).
Salary and benefits of the Senior Integrity Engineer role  
  • A base salary up to £56,000 per annum,