Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy from waste company to recruit a Workforce Management Specialist within their Servicing team to work on site in Tilbury.       The Workforce Management Specialist role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 + private medical + benefits.   If you are an experienced Workforce Coordinator / Planning Manager who has experience within the Servicing sector then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Workforce Management Specialist As the Workforce Management Specialist, you will:  

• Coordinate and allocate field personnel to project sites in line with operational schedules, approved plans, and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate workforce data, including deployment plans, attendance, shift schedules, working hours, and standby coverage.
• Organise all travel, accommodation, transport, and logistical arrangements to ensure site teams are fully supported and mobilised efficiently.
• Coordinate delivery of tools, equipment, materials, PPE, and workwear, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replacements to maintain site readiness.
• Ensure full compliance with QHSE requirements, internal procedures, workforce regulations, and reporting obligations.
• Record and track incidents, non-conformances, deviations, and improvement actions in alignment with the company’s Management System.
• Work collaboratively with internal functions such as HR, Finance, Spare Parts, and Technical Services to support personnel planning and workforce operations.
• Provide line management, supervision, and day-to-day support to field operatives where required, identifying development and succession needs across the team.
• Support operational planning meetings, contribute to manpower forecasting, and assist with evolving logistics or site-support tasks as project needs change.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience in heavy industry, ideally service-based operations involving mechanical or technical field teams.
• Strong background in manpower planning, workforce coordination, or field administration within industrial, construction, or engineering environments.
• Experience supervising or line managing technicians, operatives, or blue-collar teams.
• Proficiency with workforce planning tools (e.g., WSP), Microsoft Office, and ideally ERP systems (e.g., IFS).
• Good working knowledge of QHSE standards and practical experience supporting safe operations on industrial sites.
• Experience collaborating across a matrix organisation and supporting multiple stakeholder groups.

  Personal skills

• Highly organised, dependable, and proactive, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a service-focused approach to supporting operational teams.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment.

Salary and benefits of the Workforce Management Specialist role:

• Basic salary of £40,000 - £50,000
• Benefits including private medical + bonus
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit a Service Manager for its servicing division based in Leicestershire.     The Service Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to £80,000 + car allowance + benefits.    If you are degree qualified, with experience in service sales and project manager, then submit your CV to apply today.                  Responsibilities and duties of the Service Manager role Reporting to the Service Director you will:  

• Lead and manage the UK service team, ensuring efficient delivery of service projects, upgrades, and maintenance operations.
• Collaborate with the UK Service Director and global teams to align strategies, share best practices, and drive service growth.
• Promote and sell the full service portfolio including spare parts, mechanical/process retrofits, upgrades, and training to existing and prospective clients.
• Plan and conduct customer visits to client facilities to identify opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Identify, log, and track sales opportunities using CRM system; ensure data accuracy and drive pipeline development.
• Oversee the execution of service projects, including outages and retrofits, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and compliant with HSE and Quality standards.
• Support the development of new products and services by identifying market needs and providing customer feedback to the Product Management team.
• Manage risk, cost, schedule, and stakeholder communication throughout service project lifecycles.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards in all service operations and foster a safety-first culture.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including audit reports, proposals, and post-service evaluations.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience in plant and mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience in service sales and execution, including negotiating service agreements, overhauls, and spare part deliveries.
• Strong project management skills, including risk, change, and stakeholder management with a track record of delivering technical service projects.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems for sales opportunity tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills, including the ability to conduct technical audits and write comprehensive service reports.

  Personal skills

• Leadership mindset – ability to motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.
• Customer-focused approach – strong interpersonal skills and commitment to building lasting client relationships.
• Problem-solving orientation – proactive in identifying challenges and delivering practical, efficient solutions.

Salary and benefits of the Service Manager role

• Starting salary of £70,000 - £80,000
• Car allowance of £6k + bonus + benefits
• Change to join leading Energy from Waste company  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy from waste company to recruit a Mechanical Inspection Manager within their Servicing team to work on site in Leicestershire.       The Mechanical Inspection Manager role comes with a salary of up to £62,000 + private medical + benefits.   If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer with experience managing teams in a heavy industrial setting then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Inspection Manager As the Mechanical Inspection Manager, you will:  

• Lead and execute all mechanical maintenance, inspection, and service activities, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Act as the on-site technical authority, providing expert guidance on mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and complex maintenance tasks.
• Oversee dismantling, assembly, installation, and repair works, ensuring safe and compliant execution across all service scopes.
• Identify, report, and help resolve mechanical deviations, risks, and performance issues impacting quality, safety, or schedule.
• Mentor and support field service teams, promoting mechanical best practices, skills development, and a culture of safety and high performance
• Coordinate maintenance and project activities with Project Managers, Account Managers, Technical Services, and site leadership to ensure smooth operational delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with QHSE standards, leading inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and delivering robust safety leadership on-site.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, including maintenance records, inspection reports, timesheets, incident logs, and customer-facing updates.
• Plan and deliver mechanical service works on time and within budget, managing direct and subcontracted teams while ensuring strong customer engagement and satisfaction.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance within power plants, waste-to-energy, or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor field service teams and manage subcontracted maintenance activities.
• Solid understanding of QHSE standards, safe systems of work, and compliance requirements.
• Experience using digital maintenance or field-service management tools within a matrix organisation.

  Personal skills

• Strong safety mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to site challenges.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to build trust and influence on-site.
• Reliable, organised, and adaptable, capable of working independently in demanding environments.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Inspection Manager role:

• Basic salary of £52,000 - £62,000
• Benefits including private medical + bonus
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

INDPOW    

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit an Environmental Partner for a hybrid role working across their EfW fleet. The Environmental Business Partner role comes with a starting salary of up to £70,000 + car allowance + benefits. If you’re a subject matter expert in Environmental and Sustainability strategy in a similar industry then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Environmental Business Partner   As the Environmental Business Partner, you will:  

• Lead the implementation of the organisation’s Environmental and Sustainability Strategy across operational sites.
• Act as the subject matter expert on environmental compliance, regulations, and best practice.
• Support operational leaders with environmental risk assessments, improvement planning, and mobilisation activities.
• Monitor emerging legislation, industry standards, and innovations, translating them into practical operational guidance.
• Lead or support external audits and contribute to environmental reporting for stakeholders and regulators.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver tailored environmental training to teams across the business.
• Support bids, proposals, and business development activities with environmental insight and compliance planning.
• Undertake internal audits and reviews to ensure continuous adherence to regulatory and corporate standards.
• Drive proactive sustainability initiatives and contribute to the ongoing improvement of environmental management systems.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in an environmental or sustainability-related field.
• Chartered status with a recognised environmental institution (or actively working towards it within 12 months) – highly desirable
• Significant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability within a complex, operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and embed compliance frameworks and best-practice standards.
• Experience delivering training, producing clear reporting, and supporting bid or project mobilisation activities.

  Personal skills

• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Resilient, collaborative, and commercially aware, able to balance regulatory demands with operational needs.

Salary and benefits of the Environmental Business Partner role:

• Salary of between £50,000 – £70,000
• Benefits including bonus & car allowance
• Opportunity to join leading Energy from Waste company  

INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Power Generation company to recruit a Commercial Project Manager for a hybrid role working across CCGT sites in the north of the UK. The Commercial Project Manager comes with a starting salary of up to £85,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits. If you’re a Commercial Project Manager who has worked on projects of £500m or more and has experience in power generation or Carbon Capture then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Project Manager   As the Commercial Project Manager, you will:  

• Manage mid- to large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a psychologically safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
• Act as a role model for leadership, empowering international teams and bridging cultural differences.
• Oversee financial project management, including budgeting, cost control, and implementation of optimization measures.
• Plan and control energy asset projects, coordinating all commercial, contractual, and risk-related aspects.
• Develop procurement strategies, select appropriate contract types, and collaborate with procurement and legal teams on contract preparation.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
• Lead contract and claim management processes, including financial negotiations and coordination between procurement and contract management teams.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) performance across all projects.
• Implement change control mechanisms to maintain compliance with financial policies and commercial requirements.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in an environmental or sustainability-related field.
• Chartered status with a recognised environmental institution (or actively working towards it within 12 months) – highly desirable
• Significant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability within a complex, operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and embed compliance frameworks and best-practice standards.
• Experience delivering training, producing clear reporting, and supporting bid or project mobilisation activities.

  Personal skills

• Excellent communication skills, persuasive and assertive, with the ability to work effectively in international teams.
• Willingness to travel as required for project needs.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing different perspectives to enhance outcomes.

Salary and benefits of the Commercial Project Partner role:

• Salary of between £70,000 – £85,000
• Benefits including bonus & car allowance
• Opportunity to join leading power generation company  

INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit an EC&I Technician for its site in Milton Keynes.  The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £48,000 to £54,000 + benefits package.   If you’re an EC&I Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Fault finding, installing and maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level) and control systems.
• Calibrations and loop checking of instruments relating to the sites DCS/control systems.
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance at all times.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:   •    Certificate in Safety Instrumented Systems •    Recognised EC&I Apprenticeship Scheme •    ONC/HNC in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or equivalent       Personal skills The EC&I Technician would suit someone who is:  

• Ability to work well alone or in a team
• Is results focused and can deliver accurate results on time.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role  

• Up to £54,000 
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to join an Energy from Waste site.