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Gemma Harfield

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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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,

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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Technical Sales Manager - Power & Process
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team are exclusively partnering with a world leader in the field of cable and pipe seals and are looking to recruit a Technical Sales Manager to join their growing business in their Power and Process sector. The Technical Sales professional is key to further developing their Process Industry market across the Central Belt of Scotland and the North. The role will be varied in focus, covering both engineering specification with leading industry design companies, but also extending to both owners and contractors involved in operating and constructing projects in their chosen markets and applications. This position comes with a salary of up to £55,000, company vehicle and a bonus scheme of 20%-40% based on personal and company performance. If you’re a successful Salesperson and are looking to work for an organisation that values their staff and provides growth opportunities, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Sales Manager you will:  
  • Identify and engage with UK DNO companies and process industry projects, building brand awareness and securing specifications to drive sales.
  • Develop new business opportunities from initial contact through to inclusion on client-approved lists and maintain existing relationships.
  • Present the company’s’ solutions to key decision-makers through technical presentations, site visits, and training.
  • Drive sustainable growth via targeted sales plans and world-class project support.
  • Use CRM for customer management, provide market insights, and offer pre-sales technical advice.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • University degree or equivalent, or sufficient industry experience in a similar role.
  • Proven experience in selling technical solutions to decision-makers, with existing relationships in target sectors.
  • Strong understanding of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical systems in relevant markets.
  • Ability to develop structured plans, engage new prospects, and manage long-term sales projects.
  • Proven experience in providing technical support and application surveying, with a strong understanding of Ex standards, particularly in relation to enclosures and cable glands.
  • Successful track record of selling premium solutions in competitive environments, with in-depth knowledge of the UK DNO market.
    Personal skills: The Technical Sales Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to present solutions, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
    Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role:  
  • Salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
  • 20% – 40% bonus structure based on individual and company performance
  • Company car
  • Development opportunities
  • Double pay on your third year anniversary month!
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Technical Sales Manager - Power and Process
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Posting Technical Sales Manager – Power & Process Industry Location: Manchester – hull and cumbria up to carlile on the west side and then down to hull M62 corridor Effective: date ASAP About Us: Roxtec was founded in Sweden in 1990, and is the world leader in the field of cable and pipe seals.  This market position has been achieved by pursuing a consistent, customer-oriented strategy.  Our pioneering modular-based seals with Multidiameter™ are the base for our rapid and sustainable growth, but the positive trend is first of all built on committed people, strong values, and a clear customer focus.    Technical Sales Manager Power & Process Industry We are currently seeking a technical sales professional to further develop the Process Industry market for Roxtec in the UK.  The role will be varied in focus, covering both engineering specification with leading industry design companies, but also extending to both owners and contractors involved in operating and constructing projects in our chosen markets and applications. Job Description
  • Identify and target UK DNO companies and work closely with them to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
  • Identify, quantify and target UK process industry projects. With a clear focus on key decision makers (owners /operators, engineers, contractors or resellers) Typically this work will be varied in both focus and value. The main aim is to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
  • Develop business, often from a cold start point through to standard specification / client approved lists
  • Search for new clients who would benefit from the use our solutions and support in order to maximise market potential
  • Maintain our existing client base of owners, operators, designers and installers.
  • Attend industry events and forums in order to network for new opportunities
  • Focus is not limited to traditional structures and plant, we also target equipment and modular based construction
  • Present Roxtec solutions to specifying engineers (electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, structural) via technical presentations, site visits, installation training, promotion with resellers and other means as appropriate
  • Drive sustainable sales growth through gaining engineering specifications for Roxtec solutions and delivering world-class support throughout the project lifecycle
  • Create and execute targeted sales plan
  • Identify and communicate resources needed to meet sales objectives
  • Effectively promote and apply Roxtec Core Values, within Roxtec and within industry
  • Plan and manage all customer contacts and meetings within Roxtec CRM system
  • Provide routine, accurate and meaningful market information, forecasting and product planning to management
  • Provide pre-sales technical advice and solution guidance. This will extend to providing design input for our range of bespoke products where required.
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • University degree and/or equivalent. Consideration would be given to those without relevant degree and/or equivalent if sufficient industry specific experience working in a similar role could be demonstrated.
  • Professional sales experience with preference to those that have a successful record presenting complex and/or technical solutions to decision makers, specifying engineers.
  • Existing working relationships within owner / operators, engineering, contracting and design firms
  • Knowledge in our target sector, with experience of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation and/or mechanical systems for our chosen markets.
  • Strong understanding of industrial business practices and effective sales techniques – must be able to develop, manage and perform to a sales and business plan with a consultancy approach.
  • Experience of business development with the ability to demonstrate structured planning and new prospect engagement
  • Ability to use industry news / project databases / relationships to develop technical sales opportunities
  • Effective networking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
  • Proven ability and confidence to prepare and present solutions and strategies to groups of co-workers, clients or prospects.
  • Proven ability to manage long-term and complex sales projects to success
  • Role involves working away from home for periods during the working week to serve the UK market
  • Ability to travel internationally on occasion
Beneficial Skills / Knowledge
  • Experience of providing technical support / surveying of applications
  • Successful track record of selling premium solutions against low cost competitor
  • Knowledge and experience within the UK DNO market.
  • Knowledge of Ex standards specifically relating to enclosures and cable glands

Sales Executive
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with Ludlum Systems, a leading radiometric protection provider, to recruit a Technical Sales Executive to drive sales of all products in the UK market, specifically targeting the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, scrap and recycling industries, industrial Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), universities and security. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of radiation physics and be able to develop and maintain key relationships with clients across these diverse markets. The Technical Sales Executive will play a key role in driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and enhancing brand visibility.  The role comes with a salary of £45,000, up to 10% annual bonus, £6,000 car allowance and more. If you’re a Technical Sales Executive 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 the Sales Executive you will:  
  • Develop and implement a sales strategy to achieve revenue targets in the medical and pharmaceuticals market, scrap and recycling sectors, industrial NDT, academic institutions, security.
  • Identify and prioritise target clients, understand their needs, and tailor product offerings to provide the best solutions.
  • Act as the main point of contact for these customers, providing excellent service, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Engage in active business development activities to expand the company's presence and drive sales growth
  • Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and market feedback to inform decision-making and strategy development.
  • Provide technical guidance and product demonstrations to customers to showcase the benefits and features of our offerings.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the company's product range and its applications in various sectors.
    Professional qualifications: We’re looking for someone who can bring either proven sales ability or strong technical expertise to this role. There are two routes to fit:
  • You may have a background in sales — ideally within the nuclear industry or related sectors such as medical, pharmaceuticals, recycling, industrial NDT, security, or government — with at least a basic understanding of radiation physics.
  • Or you may be a technician or engineer with hands-on experience in radiometric instrumentation and a solid knowledge of radiation physics, now ready to move into a more client-facing position.
Whichever route you come from, what matters most is the ability to quickly understand complex products and services, and communicate them with confidence to clients. This is a home-based role with regular travel across the UK to meet clients, attend industry events, and represent the company at trade shows and exhibitions. You’ll need to be eligible for Security Clearance, and experience in Radiation Protection or Health Physics would be an advantage. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your technical knowledge with client interaction, and play a key part in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.     Personal skills The Mechanical Fitter role would suit someone who has:
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and confidently
  • Strong relationship-building skills, focused on developing and maintaining long-term client partnerships
  • Self-motivated and well-organised, able to manage a home-based role with regular UK travel
  • Curious and eager to learn, with the ability to quickly grasp new technical knowledge and apply it in client conversations
    Salary and benefits of the Technical Sales Executive role
  • Salary of up to £45,000
  • £520 pm car allowance
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Internal and external training provided
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company progression

 


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 Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s nuclear team is retained by HTSL Group 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
   

Multi-Skilled Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute are partnered with a long established, reputable company for service, maintenance and repair for waste handling and recycling equipment. Our client is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their team to cover servicing their customers within the North of England and Scotland.  The Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum plus company van, overtime opportunities and performance bonuses. If you’re a Service Engineer with mechanical and fabrication experience, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:  
  • Driving around 100 miles per day.
  • Servicing waste handling equipment, quotation work and attending breakdowns.
  • Delivering a first-time fix when attending breakdowns.
  • Occasional requirements to work away and out of hours.
  • Strong teamwork skills on site/ remotely via phone calls or video calls.
  • Working with compactors, balers, and other waste handling equipment.
  • Once trained, working with 3-phase electrics and display excellent safety understanding.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Mechanically strong.
  • 3-phase electrics experience (used to working on equipment).
  • Background in maintenance.
  • Road experience required.
  • Open to a variety of skill sets – multi-skilled, competent engineers preferred.
  • Ability to follow electrical drawings and provide phone support to other engineers.
  • Knowledge of compactors and balers ideal but not essential.
  • Ability to do basic stick welding would beneficial.
    Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who has:
  • Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
  • A UK driving licence
  • Good customer service skills
    Salary and benefits of the Multi-Skilled Service Engineer role
  • Salary of up to £40,000 + overtime, performance bonus and zero sickness bonus.
  • Performance based pay structure – chance to grow and learn
  • Mobile and van supplied.
  • 20 days annual leave and Bank Holiday (Increases after 5 years’ service).
  • Cash incentives for performance/ attendance and stand-by.
  • Full training provided.
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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 EC&I Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/28/25
  • END DATE: 4/27/26
  • 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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