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Gemma Harfield

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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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  
   

Maintenance Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Maintenance Engineer- Waste/Aggregates Avonmouth £43,680 - Day & Night Shifts      Introduction Astute are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist company in carbon capture, sustainable construction products, and waste treatment. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical bias and come from a heavy engineering background, manufacturing, or waste industry.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant Site Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Planned and reactive maintenance of the whole site including the process plant and equipment and general infrastructure.
  • Carrying out and recording all daily, weekly and Monthly PPM tasks in line with the schedules.
  • The review and continuous development of maintenance plans by determining the most effective strategies for each piece of equipment.
  • The reliability of the plant, finding faults and repairing breakdowns to minimise downtime.
  • Creating and maintaining good relationships with suppliers to ensure essential spares are readily obtainable.
  • Providing guidance and training to assist operators with self-sufficiency in routine reactive maintenance tasks.
  • Flexibility to cover staff shortages and call outs to deal with breakdowns.
This role includes both day and night shifts on a 3 shift rotation. Please only apply if this is suitable.      Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Fault finding and repairs of low voltage electrical equipment.
  • At least 5 years’ experience within a maintenance environment with the ability to fault find and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
  • Experience with bulk material conveying systems and process mixers.
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Basic salary of £43,680
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Overtime available
  • Monday-Friday ( 06:00:14:30, 14:00:22:30 and 22.00 to 06.30)
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.     INDREC

Radiation Protection Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a company that provides comprehensive and cost-effective radiation protection services to a wide range of internationally operating industrial and non-industrial companies. They are looking for a qualified Radiation Protection Advisor to join their successful Radiation Protection team.   This integral position comes with a salary of up to £70,000, excellent opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects. You’ll share new ideas between clients which satisfy the most stringent Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards to support their purpose, protecting people and planet. They also provide support and training to those keen to further develop their careers through additional professional development qualifications, such as RWA and/or DGSA certification.   If you’re an experienced and highly motivated RPA and are looking to work for an organisation that invests in upskilling their staff, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: As the Radiation Protection Advisor you will:  
  • Provide clear and concise advice to clients on radiation compliance issues.
  • Prepare and review radiation risk assessments and procedures.
  • Carry out audits - onshore and offshore – and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
  • Teach radiation protection courses.
  • Mentor trainee RPA’s to help ensure they gain their RPA2000 certification.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A valid RPA certificate issued by RPA2000
  • Have experience providing radiation protection advice to at least one of the utilities, real estate, nuclear, technology, marine and development sectors.
  • Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) Certificate or working towards it would be an advantage.
  • DGSA certification or knowledge of Class 7 transport regulations would also be desirable.
    Personal skills: The RPA role would suit someone who has:  
  • Excellent verbal, written communications, and IT Skills
  • The ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Able to plan your day and have excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work on and offshore
    Salary and benefits of the Radiation Protection Advisor role:  
  • Base salary of up to £70,000
  • 36 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Flexible/hybrid working policy
  • Employee support programmes
  • Career development opportunities  

Site Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading UK heavy engineering contractor to recruit a Senior Design Engineer to join their growing design function in Barnsley.

 

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of complex mechanical handling and rotary machinery projects, taking ownership from concept through to commissioning across a range of heavy industrial sectors.

 

If you are an experienced Senior Design Engineer with a background in heavy engineering and are looking to join a technically strong and collaborative environment where you can see your designs delivered into real-world applications, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties

  • Lead the design and development of heavy mechanical engineering projects from concept through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning • Produce conceptual designs supported by calculations, engineering analysis, and technical justification • Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, design documentation, and project deliverables including O&M manuals and FAT/SAT procedures • Liaise closely with internal engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers throughout the project lifecycle • Manage multiple concurrent design projects, ensuring delivery to cost, quality, and programme requirements • Support technical input into project specifications and tender-stage engineering solutions • Maintain focus on critical path activities to ensure successful project delivery

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • Experience in heavy engineering design, ideally within mechanical handling, machinery build, or rotary equipment environments • Proven ability to take projects from initial design through to final commissioning • Experience across sectors such as cranes, bridges, steelworks, oil & gas handling systems, quarrying, heavy plant, nuclear waste handling, conveyors, or crushing equipment • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or HNC as a minimum • Proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor • Working knowledge of Mathcad • Understanding of Finite Element Analysis (desirable)

 

Salary and benefits of the Senior Design Engineer role

  • Salary up to £55,000, dependent on experience • Opportunity to work on landmark heavy engineering and infrastructure projects • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Mechanical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading UK specialist engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design function in Barnsley.

 

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions for complex mechanical handling systems, working across the full project lifecycle from tender stage through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning

 

If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in manufacturing or heavy mechanical engineering and are looking to join a technically strong environment where you can see projects through from concept to completion, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties

  • Produce conceptual mechanical designs supported by calculations, engineering analysis, and technical justification • Develop detailed manufacturing drawings and design documentation throughout the project lifecycle • Work on mechanical handling and specialist engineering projects from tender stage through to commissioning • Liaise with engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers throughout project delivery • Support the development of technical solutions in response to client requirements and project specifications • Ensure designs are delivered in line with cost, quality, and programme requirements • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering solutions

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • Experience in a mechanical design role within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment • Proven ability to deliver design work across a broad client base and multiple project types • Experience working on mechanical handling systems or similar engineered equipment from concept to commissioning • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or HNC as a minimum • Strong experience using SolidWorks or Inventor • Working knowledge of Mathcad • Understanding of Finite Element Analysis (desirable)

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer role

  • Salary up to £45,000, dependent on experience • Opportunity to work on varied mechanical handling and specialist engineering projects • Training and development opportunities • Collaborative and technically experienced engineering team environment

Commissioning Engineer - E-2025-16
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join their Energy division, based from Stone with regular travel to UK client sites. This is a hands-on role focused on the testing and commissioning of electrical automation and control systems, ranging from system upgrades to full turnkey installations. As a Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring systems are tested, validated, and ready for operation, working closely with engineering and site teams.   Responsibilities and duties of the Commissioning Engineer role As the Commissioning Engineer, you will be:  
  • Carrying out site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning activities
  • Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT)
  • Supervising installation work on client sites
  • Ensuring all work meets technical and safety standards
  • Producing and managing commissioning documentation and test records
  • Marking up drawings and schematics with site changes
  • Developing and reviewing test and commissioning procedures
  • Deploying and verifying configuration files (PLC, SCADA, RTU, IEDs, networks)
  • Supporting site preparation, materials, and equipment setup
  • Managing commissioning tools, spares, and test equipment
  • Carrying out fault finding and resolving system issues
  • Managing LOTO and safe isolation procedures on site
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Background in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
  • Experience in test and commissioning of electrical/control systems
  • Strong fault-finding skills on electrical and electronic systems
  • Understanding of SCADA, PLCs, and substation control systems
  • Knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet, fibre, serial systems)
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
  • Understanding of electrical safety and LOTO procedures
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable:
  • 18th Edition (BS7671) and C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
  • Experience on National Grid substations
  • Knowledge of substation secondary systems
  • Experience writing test and commissioning documentation
  Personal Skills The Commissioning Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Technically strong with a hands-on approach
  • Analytical and methodical in problem solving
  • A clear communicator with site teams and clients
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
  • Flexible with travel and site-based work
Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Lifestyle screening
  • Salary sacrifice schemes
  • Mental health assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Green car scheme
  • Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees
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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.

Commercial Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Associate Director Ecology
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Environmental team is working with a purpose-driven consultancy recognised for its collaborative culture and technical excellence, to recruit an Associate / Associate Director – Ecology, based in either London or Redhill (Gatwick), with flexible hybrid working.

This Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role offers a salary of £65,000 to £72,000, alongside flexible working, structured progression, and a collaborative team environment committed to sustainability and innovation.

If you're an experienced ecological consultant looking to take a lead role in shaping the future of ecology consultancy in the South East — while working across varied, high-impact projects submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role

Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you will:

  • Lead the planning and delivery of a broad portfolio of ecological projects

  • Prepare and review PEAs, EcIAs, ES chapters, BNG assessments, and HRA reports

  • Provide high-quality technical and commercial advice to clients

  • Oversee project delivery, ensuring financial performance and client satisfaction

  • Write and contribute to tenders, bids, and proposals

  • Mentor junior team members and support professional development

  • Act as technical reviewer for reports and deliverables

  • Identify opportunities for new services and client growth

  • Champion best practice in health, safety, and quality assurance

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A relevant degree (Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline)

  • Extensive consultancy experience, ideally at Senior, Principal or Associate level

  • Full membership of CIEEM (or working toward it)

  • Chartered status (CEcol or CEnv) desirable

  • Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and protected species

  • Proven track record in project management and client engagement

  • Experience in team leadership and technical mentoring

  • A full UK manual driving licence

Personal skills

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

  • Commercially aware, technically excellent, and collaborative in approach

  • Passionate about delivering pragmatic, high-quality solutions

  • Skilled in both independent and team-based working

  • Looking to make a long-term impact within a growing team

  • Excited by a leadership role that combines hands-on delivery with strategic growth

Salary and benefits of the Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role
  • £65,000 – £72,000 depending on experience

  • Car allowance (up to £5,000)

  • Flexible hybrid working (1–2 days per week in-office preferred)

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)

  • Private medical insurance

  • Career development and chartership support

  • Annual salary review aligned to market standards

  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture