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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician for its site in Milton Keynes. The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £52,000 and a bonus.  If you are an apprentice trained EC&I Technician with strong Controls and Instrumentation knowledge and experience on heavy industrial sites and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Perform fault finding and rectification on electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks to the highest standards.
• Manage a delegated plant area, including planned outages and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Ensure all client specifications and requirements are consistently met and maintained.
• Assist in planned outages and shutdown activities, supporting the maintenance team’s objectives.
• Report maintenance issues promptly through line management to ensure timely resolution.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support the Lead EC&I Engineer with ordering and managing critical spares inventory.
• Participate actively in team briefings, toolbox talks, and continuous safety meetings.
• Adhere strictly to site safety rules and health, safety, quality, and environmental policies at all times.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Recognised Controls and Instrumentation Engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (C&I HNC desirable).
• Proven experience in fault finding and calibration of instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, flow) and control systems including DCS, SCADA, and PLCs.
• Skilled in working with control panels, wiring standards, motors, switchgear, variable speed drives, and circuit breakers.
• Ability to read and interpret EC&I drawings, documents, and work safely under permit-to-work systems and risk assessments.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing planned and reactive maintenance to tight deadlines.
• A C&I Bias is preferred for this role.

  Personal skills The Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and fixing issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the team and clients.

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role

• Starting salary of up to £52,000 dependant on experience
• Benefits package and training opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a leading EfW company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join its portfolio team, to be based in North Lincolnshire or Hertfordshire, with some travel to other assets required.  The Lead Mechanical Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £70,000 + benefits including bonus and medical insurance. If you are a degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience working on turbines (preferably gas turbines) and experience in outage planning and execution, please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Mechanical Engineer role Reporting to the UK Engineering Manager you will:  

• Provide technical authority for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant design standards, codes, and legislation.
• Act as the lead for the Siemens Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA), managing the OEM relationship to ensure effective delivery of engineering services and contractual obligations.
• Oversee mechanical engineering strategies to ensure cost-effective short, medium, and long-term maintenance and reliability solutions.
• Manage planned maintenance, outages, and breakdown response using internal teams, contractors, and external service providers.
• Lead and deliver major overhaul projects, including contract tendering, execution, and budget control for high-value works.
• Ensure statutory inspection, compliance, and accurate record-keeping for all mechanical systems and plant equipment.
• Provide expert technical support to operations and maintenance teams to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency of assets.
• Contribute to engineering strategy development, asset integrity reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering standards and procedures.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. (Will consider HNC/D qualified candidates who are committed to completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in turbine mechanical engineering within power generation or heavy industrial plant (CCGT experience desirable).
• Strong experience in managing outages and major mechanical overhauls, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex maintenance scopes.
• Proven experience in contract management, including tendering and delivery of multi-million-pound engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation including health & safety, environmental compliance, and engineering standards (NEBOSH or IOSH desirable).
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites as required.

  Personal skills The Lead Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and fixing issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the team and clients.

Salary and benefits of the Lead Mechanical Engineer role

• Starting salary of up to c.£70,000
• Benefits package including up to 30% bonus and private medical insurance  
• Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading Turbine Servicing company to recruit a Senior Control Engineer for its offices in Lincoln, working on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home). The Control Engineer role comes with a start salary of up to £70,000, dependant on experience, alongside benefits that include BUPA healthcare.   If you’re an experienced Control Engineer who has worked on turbines and ideally spent time in the Oil and Gas sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Control Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:  

• Lead the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of control system retrofit and upgrade projects for gas turbine applications.
• Review customer tender documentation and provide technical input into proposals, quotations, and clarifications.
• Develop detailed functional, software, hardware, networking, and interface design specifications.
• Deliver PLC-based control system solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning and support.
• Coordinate and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities with suppliers and customers.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate closely with Engineering, Projects, Field Service, and Aftersales teams.
• Support installation and commissioning activities on customer sites, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Ensure all project documentation, drawings, and software deliverables meet company quality standards and timelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, controls philosophy development, and technical design standards.
• Support business development activities through technical customer engagement, sales support, and supplier interaction.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with PLC-based control systems across multiple platforms.
• Proven experience with hardware and software used in gas turbine control and fuel systems.
• Strong background in commissioning, site installation, and testing of industrial control systems.
• Experience developing and reviewing FAT and SAT procedures and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, quality processes, and control system architectures.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver projects to quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Offshore Safety Survival Certificate or similar offshore certification (desirable).

  Personal skills The Control Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and customers.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to support both office-based engineering activities and site commissioning work.

Salary and benefits of the Control Engineer role

• Starting salary of up to £70,000 dependant on experience
• Competitive package incl. private medical insurance
• Opportunity to work for a leading servicing 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 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 People are working on behalf of our client who are one of the UK’s leaders in the Environmental, Waste and Energy Recovery sectors. The Energy from Waste site in Worcestershire can process up to 200,000 tonnes of waste per year.  We are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance during day to day operations with company and regulatory policies. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the QHSE Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Ensure Health & Safety compliance & standards are maintained across the Energy from Waste Power Station.
• Monitor performance against targets / objectives / KPI’s.
• Advise, coach and support staff on site.
• Develop and implement a H&S strategy.
• Take part in audits on site and monitor / investigate and act upon any incidents or hazards and report accordingly.
• Prepare H&S reports including statistical and performance data.
• Complete toolbox talks and safety briefings as and when required.
• Carrying out audits and managing external auditor relationships for all HSE procedures

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant professional qualification
• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate
• Member of IOSH

Personal skills The QHSE Advisor role would suit someone with/who:

• Experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental role gained in a heavy engineering environmental such as Power Generation/ Oil & Gas/ Petrochemical or Water
• Experience of waste, recycling, collections, quarries or Energy from Waste would be advantageous
• Knowledge of UK HSE legalisation and quality standards (ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001)
• Excellent communication skills

Salary and benefits of the QHSE Advisor role

• Competitive Salary up to £51,531
• Bonus Opportunity
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing Package

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician to join its CCGT site in Rochester, Kent. The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 + £2,100 SE allowance and benefits including bonus and medical insurance. If you are a HNC qualified Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician with heavy industrial experience and a Controls and Instrumentation bias, please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role Reporting to the EC&I Team Leader you will:  

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities on electrical, control and instrumentation systems across the plant.
• Support the safe and reliable operation of the station through effective fault finding, diagnostics, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and maintenance documentation for EC&I activities.
• Manage and supervise contractors undertaking maintenance and outage-related works.
• Support the implementation of company safety rules as an Authorised Person or Competent Person, where appropriate.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of plant outages, inspections, and major maintenance activities.
• Develop technical specifications and support procurement activities for EC&I equipment and services.
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and site personnel to ensure maintenance objectives are achieved.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience maintaining EC&I systems within a CCGT power station or large-scale industrial process environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation relevant to industrial maintenance activities.
• Computer literate with experience using maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Controls & Instrumentation-biased engineer with experience maintaining and fault-finding on industrial plant systems.

Personal skills The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation role would suit someone who is:  

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• A strong communicator who can work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role

• Starting salary of up to c.£50,000 + £2,100 southeast allowance
• Benefits package including up to 20% bonus and private medical insurance  
• Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.

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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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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its portfolio team, based at their CCGT plant in North Lincolnshire, with occasional travel to other assets required. The Mechanical Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £60,000 + benefits including bonus and medical insurance. If you are a HNC Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience working on heavy industrial plant, preferably within the power generation sector please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer you will:  

• Support delivery of large-scale engineering projects across mechanical, pressure systems, and rotating plant assets within the portfolio.
• Assist in planned and reactive maintenance activities to support continuous plant operation.
• Ensure assets comply with regulatory, industry, and company standards, including relevant safety and engineering requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient generation through engineering input and support.
• Support the delivery of major maintenance projects, upgrades, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical advice and engineering support to site maintenance teams.
• Assist in the implementation of engineering standards, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Support work planning and work control processes to ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Contribute to asset performance improvements through collaboration with engineering and operational teams.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Educated to HNC level minimum in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (degree desirable).
• Experience working with large rotating plant and/or HRSG pressure systems within industrial or power generation environments.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including health, safety, environmental, and engineering compliance requirements.
• Experience with maintenance planning, work control processes, and engineering systems (e.g. Maximo or similar CMMS).
• Working knowledge of engineering standards, generation safety rules, and contract/budget awareness.
• Able to travel occasionally to other assets as required.

  Personal skills The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively and support team objectives.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a willingness to learn, develop, and support change across the business.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

• Starting salary of up to c.£60,000
• Benefits package including up to 30% bonus and private medical insurance  
• Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.

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