Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power Team is with a leading Biomass company to recruit a Mechanical Site Engineer for its site in Stowmarket. The Mechanical Site Engineer role comes with salary of up to £43,000 + benefits If you’re a Mechanical Engineer and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Site Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will: •    Perform mechanical repairs and planned maintenance on site equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. •    Inspect and maintain mechanical systems, adjusting and optimizing performance as needed. •    Respond to emergency callouts, including heating failures or service disruptions, and monitor systems remotely when on-call. •    Document all maintenance, repairs, and inspections with detailed records, including photos. •    Support contractor management by overseeing on-site work and handling permits for maintenance or upgrades. •    Manage biomass fuel supply, including receiving deliveries, testing fuel quality, and operating equipment such as telehandlers. •    Promote and uphold high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. •    Report serious issues or HSEQ concerns to the site manager promptly. •    Maintain accurate records of fuel supply, maintenance activities, incidents, risk assessments, and audits using online systems. •    Foster good communication with on-site teams while ensuring cleanliness, housekeeping, and proper tool management. •    Drive strong SHE performance through consistent adherence to industry best practices and company policies. Professional qualifications •    We are looking for someone with the following: •    Time-served apprentice in a mechanical engineering discipline is essential   •    Experience on biomass sites or other similar heavy industrial sites (petrochemical / refineries / CHP plant) is essential   •    An IOSH or similar safety certificate is preferred Personal skills The Mechanical Site Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    A sharp eye for detail and a careful approach to getting things right.  •    Great problem-solving skills, thinking quickly to overcome challenges.  •    Flexibility to work shift rota (days only, weekends required) Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Site Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £43,000  •    Benefits package  •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading biomass company to recruit a Electrical Site Engineer for their biomass site in Stowmarket.  The Project Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £43,000 + benefits. If you’re an apprentice trained Electrical Engineer with experience onheavy industrial plant then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties    As the Electrical Site Engineer you will:   •    Carry out electrical repairs as needed. •    Perform planned maintenance, testing, and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. •    Inspect and maintain electrical systems routinely, monitoring and adjusting equipment as necessary for optimal performance. •    Respond to callouts during emergencies, including heating outages or loss of services, and monitor systems remotely during on-call periods. •    Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance with detailed records, including photographs. •    Support the management of contractors on-site, including handling work permits for maintenance or upgrades. •    Manage biomass fuel supply by receiving deliveries, testing fuel, and using equipment like a telehandler to handle fuel systems. •    Promote and ensure high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) on-site, encouraging compliance with legislation and policies. •    Report serious issues or HSEQ concerns to the site manager. •    Keep accurate records of fuel supply, maintenance, testing, incidents, risk assessments, and audits using online systems. •    Maintain good communication and relationships with on-site teams while upholding cleanliness, housekeeping, and tool management standards. •    Ensure a strong SHE performance through compliance with policy, legislation and application of industry best practice.     Professional qualifications    We are looking for someone with the following:    •    Time-served apprentice in a electrical engineering discipline is essential   •    Experience on biomass sites or other similar heavy industrial sites (petrochemical / refineries / CHP plant) is essential   •    An IOSH or similar safety certificate is preferred     Personal skills    The Electrical Site Engineer role would suit someone who has: •    A sharp eye for detail and a careful approach to getting things right.  •    Great problem-solving skills, thinking quickly to overcome challenges.  •    Flexibility to work shift rota (days only, weekends required)         Salary and benefits of Electrical Site Engineer role    •    Starting salary of up to £43,000  •    Benefits package  •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company  INDPOW

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Commercial Gas Engineer working across their sites in London and South.  The Commercial Gas Engineer role comes with salary of up to £45,000 + private medical insurance + company van + benefits. If you’re a Commercial Gas Engineer with at least 3 years’ experience and looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Gas Engineer role Reporting to the Lead Commercial Engineer you will: •    Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on commercial plant systems (gas boilers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, etc.) •    Diagnose and repair faults in commercial gas boilers from various manufacturers. •    Respond to reactive call-outs, investigate system failures, and reinstate services on site. •    Participate in an on-call rota, ensuring critical support outside of core hours (1 week in 4). •    Safely isolate systems mechanically and electrically before commencing repairs. •    Keep detailed and accurate maintenance records through a digital work order system. •    Support root cause analysis for recurring faults to improve system resilience. •    Manage small-scale remedial works and help define project scopes with the engineering team. •    Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and site-based stakeholders. •    Contribute to a culture of innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    3 years' experience as a Commercial Gas Engineer or in a similar role. •    Commercial gas certifications (e.g., TPCP1, BMP1) required. •    NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering or related qualification (preferred). •    Full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months validity). •    Comfortable reading technical drawings (e.g., P&IDs, schematics); basic electrical knowledge is a plus. •    Can work an on-call rota (approx.. 1 in 7 weeks) Personal skills The Commercial Gas Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    Self Motivated, you taking ownership of work and deliver high standards •    Organised, you can manage your time effectively  •    Personable, you are a strong communicator and engage with clients clearly  Salary and benefits of the Commercial Gas Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £35,000 - £45,000 •    Benefits package including company van + medical insurance  •    Opportunity to work for a leading district heating company   INDPOW  

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a HIU Engineer working across their sites in London and South.  The HIU Engineer role comes with salary of up to £45,000 + private medical insurance + company van + benefits. If you’re a HIU Engineer with at least 3 years’ experience and looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the HIU Engineer role Reporting to the Lead HIU Engineer you will: •    Carry out servicing, repairs, and fault-finding on a wide range of HIUs across multiple manufacturers. •    Complete planned preventative maintenance activities in accordance with operational schedules. •    Respond to reactive callouts to restore heat supply and troubleshoot HIU failures. •    Participate in a shared on-call rota to support emergency service needs. •    Support commissioning and decommissioning procedures as part of ongoing works. •    Work safely and responsibly, ensuring isolation protocols (both mechanical and electrical) are followed. •    Accurately complete digital work orders and maintain detailed service records. •    Communicate effectively with internal teams and external site contacts. •    Assist with project work including the development of scope for plant remediation and upgrades. •    Contribute to the ongoing training and development of junior engineers and team members. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    Minimum of 3 year’s experience as a HIU service engineer, with a strong understanding of HIU systems •    Basic electrical competency, including mechanical and electrical safe isolation. •    Ability to read and interpret technical drawings such as P&IDs and schematics. •    Full UK driving license (held for at least 12 months). •    Relevant certifications (e.g. Part P, Part G) are preferred. •    Can work an on-call rota (approx.. 1 in 7 weeks) Personal skills The HIU Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    Self Motivated, you taking ownership of work and deliver high standards •    Organised, you can manage your time effectively  •    Personable, you are a strong communicator and engage with clients clearly  Salary and benefits of the HIU Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £35,000 - £45,000 •    Benefits package including company van + medical insurance  •    Opportunity to work for a leading district heating company   INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC company to recruit a Cost Control Manager for its site in East London. The Contracts Manager role comes with a salary of up to £77,000 + car allowance + bonus. If you’re a Cost Control Manager with experience on heavy industrial or Industrial Water Treatment sites then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties    As the Cost Control Manager you will:  

• Develop and manage the initial project budget, ensuring alignment with bid estimates.
• Monitor, control, and report on all project costs, identifying deviations and risks.
• Provide accurate Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts through data analysis.
• Prepare cost control reports and financial analyses to support decision-making.
• Support planning and scheduling teams with cost assessments and forecasts.
• Validate actual vs. planned resource consumption and cost measurements.
• Ensure compliance with company cost control procedures and reporting standards.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor cost claims, ensuring fair evaluations.
• Collaborate with project leadership on cost risk management and corrective actions.
• Work closely with finance, procurement, and contracts teams for seamless cost integration.

    Professional qualifications     We are looking for someone with the following:   

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or similar field
• Proficiency in cost control tools and financial reporting software.
• Proven experience as a Cost Control Manager
• Strong background in water treatment, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis for large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards.

    Personal skills     The Cost Control Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

                                                          Salary and benefits of Cost Control Manager role    

• Starting salary of up to £77,000
• Benefits package including 15% bonus and £6,000 car allowance
• Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project with a leading EPC contractor

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading District Heating Company to recruit a Customer Revenue Specialist for a role at their site in Carlisle for a 6m FTC with option for extension. The Customer Revenue Specialist role comes with a starting salary of up to £24k plus a benefits package that includes a bonus and private medical scheme. If you’re experienced in a customer facing role, confident using the Microsoft Suite and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties     Reporting to the Customer Service Accounts Manager you will:  

• Undertake customer account reconciliations to ensure the correct residents are being billed and details are received
• Analysis of billing and debt data to consider trends and strategy to recover income
• Making outbound calls to customers to obtain payments
• Review customer information to ensure contact details are correct to maximise the impact of communication efforts
• Review customer accounts which require paper communications, inclusive of debt warnings
• Communication with customers at risk of supply suspension
• Communication with customers moving out to maximise revenue recovery

    Professional qualifications     We are looking for someone with the following:   

• Fully IT proficient, Word, PowerPoint and Excel as a minimum.
• Experience managing multiple tasks
• Any experience managing your own projects would be hugely beneficial.
• Willingness to take ownership of a project and see it through to completion.
• Solid analytical skills, comfortable with interpreting data to assess viability and drive solution development.
• A willingness to travel within the UK if required.

    Personal skills     The Customer Revenue Specialist role would suit someone who is:  

• Problem solving
• Attention to detail and a ‘right first time’ approach.
• Able to work as a member of a team.

    Salary and benefits of the Customer Revenue Specialist role    

• Basic salary of £22,000 - £24,000 pro rata
• Benefit package that includes bonus and private medical scheme
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power company to recruit a Project Engineer for their biomass site in North Lincolnshire.  The Project Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £42,000 + benefits which include private medical insurance.  If you’re a Project Engineer with experience on power stations or other heavy industrial plant then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties    As the Project Engineer you will:   •    Assist with technical expertise across all areas of site and project management. With specific focus on boiler systems and the management of outage preparations. around such projects, including writing detailed work scopes and methodologies. •    Collaborate closely with Maintenance and Operations teams, serving as the primary link for defect resolution and project coordination. •    Support the Maintenance Manager with day-to-day activities required to deliver work in line with the outage plans including safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives. •    Assist in managing major and minor project schedules and ensuring that the plan is adhered to, whilst identifying risks to the schedule and the environment. •    Manage contracts from initiation to completion. •    Provide technical support on plant issues. Prepare documentation, reports and project updates. •    Ensure a strong SHE performance through compliance with policy, legislation and application of industry best practice. •    Assist with the financial control of projects. Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. •    Assist with ensuring a smooth transition from the development phase to the project phase and from project phase to the operational phase.     Professional qualifications    We are looking for someone with the following:    •    Time-served apprentice in a relevant engineering discipline is essential  •    Experience on power stations or other similar heavy industrial sites (petrochemical / refineries / CHP plant) is essential  •    A HNC in a relevant engineering discipline is highly desirable  •    An IOSH or similar safety certificate is preferred •    A Project Management / APMP / Prince2 qualification is preferred     Personal skills    The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has: •    A sharp eye for detail and a careful approach to getting things right.  •    Great problem-solving skills, thinking quickly to overcome challenges.  •    Clear and easy communication, working well with different teams.         Salary and benefits of Project Engineer role    •    Starting salary of up to £42,000  •    Benefits package including private medical insurance •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company  INDPOW  

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading biomass company to recruit a Operations Technician working from their site in Thetford. The Operations Technician role comes with salary of up to £35,000 private medical insurance + benefits. If you’re an experienced DCS /SCADA operator, or have a trade background, looking to move to operations then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will: •    Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations. •    Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client. •    Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager. •    Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns. •    Assist with developing operating procedures. •    Work within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation. •    Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    At least three years process operations experience •    Competent at working on SCADA / PLC / DCS systems •    Previous experience working in a control room environment, ideally with steam plant including boilers, turbines and associated plant •    Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will also be considered Personal skills The Operations Technician role would suit someone who has: •    Ability to work a shift rota including days and nights •    Ability to work alone or within a team •    Driven with the desire to achieve Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role •    Starting salary of up to £35,000 •    Benefits package including Private Medical insurance  •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company    

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Plant Maintenance Engineer working across their sites in London and South.  The Plant Maintenance Engineer role comes with salary of up to £32,500 + private medical insurance + company van + benefits. If you’re a Plant Maintenance Engineer with experience and looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Lead Commercial Engineer you will: •    Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant equipment including pumps, actuators, pressurisation units, and heat exchangers. •    Attend to reactive maintenance call-outs and restore operations efficiently across a variety of plant assets. •    Undertake mechanical fault finding and carry out effective repairs on commercial non-gas plant components. •    Assist in planning and executing plant upgrade projects, including defining scope of work and on-site implementation. •    Support safe isolation procedures for mechanical and electrical systems prior to maintenance work. •    Collaborate with engineering leads and other internal teams to ensure the smooth operation of heating networks. •    Maintain accurate digital records and work orders within the company’s maintenance management system. •    Participate in a shared on-call rota (approximately one week in four) to support out-of-hours plant emergencies. •    Analyse recurring faults to identify root causes and recommend long-term solutions. •    Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and network reliability. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    1–2 years of hands-on experience in a commercial plant maintenance role. •    Operational knowledge of commercial gas boilers and associated plantroom equipment. •    Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and mechanical schematics. •    Basic electrical competency and familiarity with safe isolation protocols. •    Possession of a full UK driving licence (valid for at least 12 months). •    Can work an on-call rota (approx.. 1 in 7 weeks) Personal skills The Plant Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    Self Motivated, you taking ownership of work and deliver high standards •    Organised, you can manage your time effectively  •    Personable, you are a strong communicator and engage with clients clearly  Salary and benefits of the Plant Maintenance Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £28,000 - £35,500 •    Benefits package including company van + medical insurance  •    Opportunity to work for a leading district heating company   INDPOW