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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

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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 company to recruit an Assistant Shift Team Leader for its CCGT power station in Larne, Northern Ireland. The Assistant Shift Team Leader role comes with a start salary of up to £65,000 + £8,000 shift allowance + medical + bonus. If you’re an experienced DCS operator and are looking to work for the next step in your career and progression opportunities, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:  

• Support the Shift Team Leader in coordinating and managing all production and operational activities to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable plant performance.
• Act as Deputy Shift Team Leader, taking full operational control during absences, including acting as Incident Controller when required.
• Ensure safe operation of plant and HV apparatus (up to 275kV) in accordance with the Safety Document System and statutory requirements.
• Oversee plant start-up, shutdown, synchronisation, and output control in line with grid and dispatch instructions.
• Monitor, analyse, and optimise plant performance data to improve efficiency and operational reliability.
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions, ensuring accurate logging and communication of all changes.
• Lead adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards, embedding a strong HSE-first culture across the shift team.
• Manage isolation schemes for routine, emergency, and maintenance work in coordination with engineering teams.
• Support planning, outage coordination, and cross-departmental communication including trading calls and operational meetings.
• Lead, motivate, and develop shift team members, promoting effective teamwork, training, and continuous improvement.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant qualification in an engineering discipline (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent), or extensive demonstrable relevant operational experience.
• NEBOSH or IOSH health and safety qualification (desirable).
• Extensive experience in power plant operations and/or maintenance within a generation or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational procedures, safety systems, and legal/regulatory obligations in power generation.
• Experience operating or supervising within a Safety Document System and HV environment (up to 275kV desirable/essential capability).

  Personal skills The Assistant Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage teams in high-pressure operational environments.
• Highly safety-focused mindset with a proactive approach to HSE and operational risk management.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work shift patterns and respond to operational demands, including emergencies and out-of-hours requirements.

  Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role

• Starting salary of up to £75,000 inclusive of shift allowance.
• Competitive package incl. private medical insurance and bonus
• Opportunity to work for a leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Power Generation company to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for work across two of its Power Stations located in Northern Ireland. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the safe & efficient operation of the plant through ensuring optimal plant performance, reliability and compliance with regulatory standards. You will oversee a total of 1553MW generating units combined of Gas and Steam Turbines. If you have the right qualifications and experience, please apply.  Responsibilities and duties: As the Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and executing mechanical engineering activities including maintenance and engineering work, projects and outages.
• Developing and maintaining an asset management plan to ensure the integrity of crucial assets including turbines (Gas and Steam), pumps, compressors, fans, fuel systems, pipework, valves etc.
• Managing the long-term condition monitoring systems, overseeing predictive maintenance schedules and supporting with troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical faults.
• Review and management of the mechanical spares, obsolescence strategies and procurement.
• Leading Mechanical Projects including upgrades, replacement work and overhauls.
• Management of contractor performance during outages and capital projects.
• Supporting the management of LTSA’s, negotiating scopes and evaluating technical proposals.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Mechanical Discipline
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer (or working towards)

Personal skills The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone with/who:

• Significant mechanical engineering experience ideally gained on a Combined Cycle or Open Cycle Power Station
• At least 10 years experience with mechanical rotating plant
• Knowledge of safety regulations and power station / industry standards including PSSR
• Detailed knowledge of maintenance philosophies
• Project management experience
• Contractor management experience

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

• Competitive Salary up to £77,410 per year
• Bonus Opportunity
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing Package

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a Power Generation company to recruit an Area Leader for its Energy unit at their site in Newark The Energy Area Lead role comes with a starting salary of up to £74,000 + benefits package. If you’re a Level 3 qualified operator, with experience on a power station, operating the DCS then upload your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Energy Area Lead role Reporting to the General Manager you will:  

• Lead the Energy operations team to deliver strong performance and enable effective decision-making and optimal efficiencies.
• Oversee CHP operations, including gas usage, electricity generation, high-pressure steam, air services, and water treatment.
• Ensure full compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Drive site improvement programmes to enhance performance across people, plant, and processes.
• Manage contracts and negotiations with gas suppliers in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Oversee energy efficiency, including fuel usage (£6M) and electricity generation/sales (10MW output).
• Manage, coach, and develop team members to build capability and accountability.
• Ensure effective asset management, maintenance, and audit-ready operational standards within the energy function.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant engineering qualification, ideally HNC / HND / Degree
• Proven experience operating high pressure, steam generation plant such as power generation, refinery or chemical plants. (essential)
• Experience managing large operational and maintenance budgets.
• Strong understanding of engineering reliability, compliance, and asset management
• A maintenance background would be highly desirable.
• Experience in contract management and supplier negotiation.

Personal Skills The Energy Area Lead role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and empower teams.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinker with sound decision-making and accountability.

Salary and benefits of the Energy Area Lead role

• Competitive starting salary of up to £74,000
• Benefits Package incl. 10% pension and medical insurance
• Training opportunities both internally and externally

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Astute People are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Department of one of the UK’s most efficient CCGT Power Station’s, located in Devon. This plant is part of a fleet produced 22GW of Heat & Power across Europe and has four assets in the United Kingdom. This role is available on a two year Fixed-Term supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the EC&I equipment.  If you a Level 3 qualification in a relevant EC&I field and are interested in joining a large thermal power plant, then get in touch. Responsibilities and duties: As the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability. This includes pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters as well as DCS and PLC control systems. Electrical maintenance work on motors, switchgear, generators etc would also be required
• Programming the sites DCS/PLC equipment
• Supervising and directing contractors
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally apprenticeship trained at Level 3 in a relevant Electrical, Controls (Automation) or Instrumentation  field.
• Qualified with a HNC, ONC or HND in a relevant Engineering field.
• Certified IOSH or NEBOSH holder.

Personal skills The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone with/who:

• Is experienced in carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability.
  • This includes pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters as well as DCS and PLC control systems.
  • Electrical maintenance work on motors, switchgear, generators etc would also be required
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures
• Is a quick thinker with strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability, especially during plant issues or failures.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role

• Competitive Salary with an increased range for progression
• Bonus Opportunity
• Flex Payment for Scheduled Overtime
• Enhanced benefits package
• Opportunity to join a thermal power station

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Renewables company, to recruit a Head of Development for their Renewables team across the UK and Ireland.   The Head of Development role will be focused on their Wind and Solar assets. This is a hybrid role, and travel to assets will be required on a regular basis. starting salary is c. £120,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits.   If you’re experience in the Wind or Solar industry as a Senior Manager, with strong leadership skills and experience managing pipeline from origination to financial decision, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Head of Development - Renewables role As the Head of Development, you will be responsible for:  

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed renewable development team of 10+ professionals across the UK and Ireland.
• Drive renewable energy projects from origination through to Ready-to-Build and Financial Decision stages.
• Deliver ambitious development targets and ensure successful execution of greenfield initiatives.
• Lead project origination activities through acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic business development opportunities.
• Build and manage renewable energy portfolios comprising utility-scale solar and onshore wind projects.
• Oversee partnership and acquisition activities to maximise project progression and commercial success.
• Provide high-quality reporting, market insights, and regulatory guidance to the wider renewables team.
• Develop and implement country-level renewable energy strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Act as the key interface between Development and internal departments including EPC, Commercial Analysis, Offtake, and Asset Rotation teams.
• Represent the Development team externally while promoting a collaborative, solution-focused leadership culture internally.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree in a relevant subject is highly desraible.
• Proven experience managing and growing multi-location teams, including matrix management experience.
• Strong project management expertise, particularly within acquisition-led renewable development environments.
• Demonstrated track record in UK utility-scale solar and onshore wind project development from origination to Ready-to-Build stage.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and partnership-building skills.
• Strong understanding of UK renewable energy permitting, regulation, and market dynamics.

Personal Skills The Head of Development – Renewables role would suit someone who is:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in international environments with willingness to travel regularly.

Salary and benefits of the Head of Development role

• Starting salary of c. £120,000
• Highly competitive package incl. car allowance, medical and bonus
• Opportunity to work for a leading organisation in the field

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy from Waste company, to recruit a Sales Manager for their Spare Parts across the UK and Ireland.   The Sales Manager role is part of their servicing team. This is a hybrid role, and travel will be required on a regular basis. Starting salary is up to £65,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits.   If you’re an experienced Sales Manager, with strong knowledge or background in industrial boilers, the power sector or engineering then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Sales Manager role As the Sales Manager – Spare Parts, you will be responsible for:  

• Develop and execute a UK spare parts sales strategy aligned with global business growth objectives.
• Drive revenue growth and increase market share within the UK spare parts and aftermarket services sector.
• Build, manage, and strengthen long-term relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Identify and re-engage lapsed or inactive customers through targeted commercial strategies.
• Manage the full sales pipeline, from lead generation through to negotiation and contract completion.
• Conduct market analysis and competitor benchmarking to support commercial positioning and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, service, and commercial teams to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Promote value-driven and volume-based commercial models to improve customer retention and profitability.
• Support customers in improving plant performance and operational efficiency through tailored spare parts solutions.
• Represent the business as a trusted service partner within the Waste-to-Energy and industrial sectors.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience in spare parts sales, service sales, or key account management roles.
• Background within Waste-to-Energy, power generation, engineering, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue growth and customer engagement.
• Experience working within international or matrix-managed organisations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.

Personal Skills The Spare Parts Sales Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Results-driven and commercially focused with a proactive approach to business development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and long-term customer relationships.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Salary and benefits of the Sales Manager role

• Starting salary of up to £65,000
• Competitive package incl. car allowance and bonus
• Opportunity to work for a leading energy from waste company

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