Gemma Harfield

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. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in the EC&I discipline at a senior level and hold active security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£60 per hour and will start with a 3-month contract. Suitable candidates are able to work from home with the occasional visit to their Aldermaston site. 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:

• Hands-on delivery of design and engineering solutions.
• Lead on design, specification, procurement, installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, and operator training.
• Check and approve engineering documents and drawings.
• Liaise with clients and multi-discipline managers to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical consultancy and guidance across the UK EC&I design team.
• Manage project quality, progress, cost control, and supporting documentation.
• Drive and maintain compliance with safety culture and regulations (e.g. CDM, CE marking).
• Actively participate in design and safety reviews (HAZOP, risk assessments).

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Essential:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant technical/engineering discipline (or demonstrable experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the nuclear industry.
• Proven competence in design/delivery within a project-based environment.
• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Understanding of design requirements supporting nuclear safety cases.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing sub-contractors.

Significant expertise in at least two of the following:

• Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling)
• Process Instrumentation
• Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511)
• Machinery Safety (BS EN 60204, BS EN 13849
• LV Distribution Systems (Trimble Pro-design)

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (or nearing chartership), with membership to a relevant institution (e.g. IET).
• Knowledge of EC&I integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA).
• Experience in Design Substantiation to support safety cases.
• Additional Defence sector experience.
• Involvement in bid preparation.

    Personal skills The Senior EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Strong organisational and collaboration skills.
• Quality and service-driven approach with high commercial awareness.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Active SC clearance.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior EC&I Engineer role

• 3-month contract
• £50 - £60 an hour

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Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading geo-environmental consultancy recognised for delivering sustainable, practical solutions to the built environment. We’re recruiting for an Associate / Associate Director – Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental, based in Peterborough, with flexible hybrid working.

This Associate / Associate Director role offers a salary of £65,000 to £72,000, alongside flexible working, structured progression, and the opportunity to shape the future of land development and remediation projects across the UK.

If you’re an experienced geotechnical or geo-environmental consultant with proven leadership skills — and you’re looking to take a strategic role in a respected and growing consultancy — we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Associate / Associate Director – Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental role

Reporting to the Regional Director, you will:

• Manage and oversee site investigations, contaminated land assessments, and environmental risk assessments

• Design and implement remediation strategies to mitigate contamination risks

• Provide high-quality technical leadership on soil and groundwater analysis, pollutant linkages, and regulatory compliance

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring delivery to scope, budget, and timescales

• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes

• Produce and review technical reports including Phase I and Phase II assessments, remediation method statements, and validation reports

• Contribute to business development by writing tenders, supporting bids, and identifying new opportunities for growth

• Mentor and support junior staff, helping to shape the next generation of consultants

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline

• Extensive consultancy experience (8+ years), ideally at Senior, Principal, or Associate level

• Strong track record in managing land contamination and remediation projects

• Excellent working knowledge of UK contaminated land regulations

• Chartered (or working toward) status with a relevant body (e.g. CEnv, CGeol, CSci)

• Demonstrable experience in client engagement, business development, and project delivery

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor colleagues

Personal Skills

The Associate / Associate Director role would suit someone who is:

• Commercially astute with excellent client-facing skills

• Passionate about delivering pragmatic, sustainable solutions

• Collaborative, supportive, and committed to team success

• Excited by a leadership role combining technical delivery with business growth

• Motivated to make a long-term impact within a growing consultancy

Salary and Benefits of the Associate / Associate Director – Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental role

• £65,000 – £72,000 depending on experience

• Employer-matched pension scheme

• Life assurance cover

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 volunteering days

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

• Healthcare cashback plan (including 24/7 GP access)

• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle to Work scheme

• Clear long-term career development opportunities within a nationwide consultancy

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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Job Posting Technical Sales Manager – Power & Process Industry Location: Central, South West 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

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a specialist lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the principal contractor on Hinkley Point C. We are currently recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of on-site activities.

This role offers a competitive salary depending on experience, up to £70,000, and provides the opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most prestigious nuclear infrastructure projects.

We are looking for candidates with more than 5 years’ relevant experience and a degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities and duties of the Quantity Surveyor role include:

• Producing and maintaining cost reports, budgets, and forecasts to support commercial decision-making.

• Preparing and assessing variations, claims, and change orders, ensuring contractual compliance.

• Conducting monthly valuations, interim payments, and financial reconciliations.

• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and project managers to monitor progress, labour, and resource allocation.

• Supporting risk analysis, forecasting, and project cost reviews.

• Compiling and analysing commercial data using Excel and internal reporting systems.

• Mentoring or guiding junior commercial staff where required.

• Supporting the wider commercial team with ad hoc duties as needed.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying (e.g., HNC/HND, BSc, or equivalent).

• More than 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying, cost control, or commercial management within construction, heavy engineering, or nuclear projects.

• Strong numerical and analytical ability.

• Understanding of cost reporting, budgeting, and commercial compliance.

• Experience in preparing/assessing variations, claims, or post-contract duties.

Personal skills

The Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone who is:

• Excellent communicator, confident in speaking with site teams, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders.

• Highly organised, proactive, and reliable in meeting deadlines.

• Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Collaborative, positive, and willing to relocate for a major UK project.

• Experienced in mentoring or supporting junior commercial staff.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Opportunity to work on prestigious nuclear projects with a leading contractor.

• Supportive, collaborative working environment with career development opportunities.

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a well-established and leading specialist in design, manufacture, and installation of specialist steel structures. They are looking for a Technical Sales Manager to join their team to win new opportunities, grow key accounts, and build lasting partnerships across core and emerging infrastructure markets.

This integral position comes with a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience and the chance to work on a hybrid basis.   If you’re an experienced Technical Sales professional and are looking to work for an organisation that invests in their staff, then upload your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Sales Manager you will:

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across the telecoms, energy, rail, highways, and water sectors.
• Building and managing a robust pipeline through proactive market research and lead generation.
• Delivering compelling client presentations and negotiations, showcasing the company’s technical expertise and value-engineering capabilities.
• Developing trusted, long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including engineers, procurement teams, and framework leads.
• Representing the business at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows to promote services and build networks.
• Working closely with estimating and commercial teams to produce competitive, high-quality proposals.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients through strategic account management.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure excellent project delivery and customer satisfaction

 

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience in specification sales within the civil construction industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confidence delivering CPD presentations.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to client sites as needed.

 

 

Personal skills

The Technical Sales Manager role would suit someone who has:

• A track record of building relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• A self-driven, technically curious, and commercially astute mindset.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and presentation tools.
• A solid understanding of B2B sales cycles and public procurement/tendering processes.

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Technical Sales Manager role

• Salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid travel expenses
• Opportunities for training and career development within a supportive team

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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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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 built on committed people, strong values, and a clear customer focus.      Sales Development Representative: We are currently seeking an sales development representative to join our growing business. The role will be varied in focus, however the primary focus will be to drive new opportunities. Your focus would be working within growing market sectors and focusing from owners through to site contractors. You will have the phone based selling skills to help grow and drive our new business platform, enabling you to learn and develop yourself into an external sales role within 2 years. We are looking for someone with the drive and motivation to succeed through delivering results whilst developing yourself internally. Roxtec has created this role in order to provide a pathway into a full technical sales manager role in time after successful completion of training, development and delivery of sales targets and results. It would ideally suit a person wishing to move from a more hands on role to sales or somebody with internal sales / commercial experience wishing to develop more practical engineering skills with a view to progression into technical sales. The employee is required to develop new opportunities to specify Roxtec solutions on projects working with owners, engineers and installers in our chosen applications. We want to drive our frontend interactions with key stakeholders. The role will be varied, carrying out specific investigation of projects, contacting and promoting our unique solution offer and account mapping to assist with the business development opportunities for the external technical sales. You will also be responsible to offer advice and support of best installation approach, utilizing our range of literature and product guides to help secure a quality installation. This role will be office based a minimum of 2 days a week, however if living outside a commutable distance from the office, full expenses will be paid to cover this.   Job Description:  

• Focus on new business development through new and existing customers.
• Effectively partner and work with the Marketing team, External Sales team and Internal Technical Support team to develop account intelligence and help define target markets and opportunities.
• Mapping account research
• Prospecting – Cold calling/emailing, referrals, social selling to generate interest
• Re-engaging existing targets with no recent activity
• Scheduling meetings for the outside sales team
• Documenting information and interactions in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Following up on incoming leads, as appropriate
• Effectively promote and apply Roxtec Core Values, within Roxtec and within industry.
• 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.
• Develop relationships with learning managers within design engineering clients, organizing lunch & learn and CPD programmes.

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 within an phone based business development role.
• Experience of working on any of the following would be favorable, power generation, datacenters, onshore oil and gas, rail, pharma or water markets.
• Knowledge in our target sector, with experience of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation and/or mechanical systems for our chosen markets.
• Proven ability to manage long-term and complex sales projects to success
• Ability to use industry news / project databases / relationships to develop technical sales opportunities
• Experience of working with and supporting external sales roles as part of a team.
• Proven track record of successfully working from home.

Basic Skills/Knowledge:  

• Successful track record of selling premium solutions within a phone based selling role

• Experience of providing technical support both internally and externally
• Successful track record of working with premium solutions against low-cost competitors
• Ability or desire to pursue a technical sales role in the future
• Full UK driving license