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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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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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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.
    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 Fabrication 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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