Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Senior Commercial Gas Engineer to work across their assets in the London area.    The Senior Commercial Gas Engineer comes with a salary of up to £55,000 + company van + overtime If you are a gas certified Gas Engineer with at least 3 years’ experience, and relevant qualifications role then upload your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Commercial Gas Engineer Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:  

• Work under the guidance of the Technical Manager to deliver commercial gas maintenance and repair works to a high standard.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial gas boilers and associated plant in accordance with company schedules.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on commercial gas boilers and related equipment, including pumps and pipework.
• Respond to reactive call-outs to reinstate heat and resolve plant or system failures efficiently.
• Participate in the on-call rota, attending emergency call-outs as required.
• Safely isolate mechanical and electrical equipment prior to carrying out works, in line with health and safety procedures.
• Work autonomously on site while providing technical support and guidance to other engineers when required.
• Assist with the management and delivery of site-based remedial and project works, including developing scopes of work.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the maintenance management system, completing clear and concise digital work orders.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying health & safety enhancements and assisting with the training and development of new engineers.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Commercial Gas Engineer or in a similar role.
• Valid commercial gas qualifications, including Commercial Gas Registration, TPCP1, and BMP1.
• NVQ Level 2 in Gas / Plumbing and Gas, with Part G certification (Part P beneficial).
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing commercial gas boilers across a range of manufacturers (e.g. Hoval, Hamworthy, Ideal, Buderus).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings such as P&IDs and mechanical schematics, with basic electrical competency and safe isolation skills.

  Personal skills

• Reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage workload effectively and deliver tasks on time.
• Approachable and confident communicator, comfortable working with colleagues, clients, and site-based teams.
• Positive and adaptable mindset, keen to learn, develop, and contribute to innovative and sustainable energy solutions.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Commercial Gas Engineer role:

• Salary starting at £50,000 - £55,000
• Benefits package incl. Company Van and bonus
• Opportunity to join leading district heating company  

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit a Plant Manager for their Energy from Waste site in North Yorkshire.   The Plant Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to £90,000 + car allowance + bonus + medical insurance.   If you are an experienced manager within the energy from waste industry then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role Reporting to the Site Accounting Director you will:  

• Provide strategic leadership for all site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance across multiple treatment technologies.
• Oversee the management of Energy-from-Waste, Mechanical Treatment, and Anaerobic Digestion facilities to achieve operational excellence.
• Take full accountability for site P&L, delivering financial targets and driving cost efficiency.
• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), ensuring electrical and process safety systems are effectively controlled and maintained.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture.
• Implement and continuously improve process safety standards and operational procedures.
• Manage the full lifecycle of complex assets, from construction and commissioning through to operation and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and key contractors to support long-term operational success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience leading large operational teams within high-risk or process-intensive industries.
• Strong technical understanding of steam systems, turbines, boilers, and associated process equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in process safety management, ideally holding SAP authorisation.
• Track record of P&L ownership and delivering measurable operational and commercial outcomes.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

  Personal skills

• Calm, ethical, and decisive leadership style under pressure.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Passionate about developing people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• Competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000 basic salary
• Benefits package incl. car allowance (£5,900), bonus and medical  
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

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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 North Yorkshire.    The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £48,000 and a bonus.     If you are an apprentice trained EC&I Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation 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 Electrical Engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Electrical 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.

  Personal skills

• 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 £48,000
• Benefits package including bonus of us to 5%
• Progression opportunities

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy power company in UK and Ireland to recruit a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to work across their fleet in their central engineering team The Lead Electrical Project Engineer role comes with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, and can be based anywhere across the UK. If you’re an experienced Electrical Project Engineer, ideally with CCGT experience who is looking for work then upload your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Electrical Project Engineer role Reporting to Head of Engineering you will:  

• Lead the development and execution of large-scale capital projects, including CCGT Lifetime Extension and new build initiatives.
• Provide specialist electrical engineering expertise, including HV and transmission systems, ensuring design compliance and technical integrity.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical design documentation, specifications, and technical reports.
• Oversee the commissioning, installation, and testing of electrical systems, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to evaluate tenders, technical submissions, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Support ongoing plant operations with engineering solutions that enhance reliability, availability, and efficiency.
• Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and implement lessons learned across the project portfolio.
• Drive improvements in plant safety, performance, and compliance through technical innovation and strategic planning.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, including scope definition, selection, and performance monitoring.
• Actively contribute to the management of change (MoC), risk assessments, quality assurance, and reporting processes.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) or working towards professional registration.
• Significant experience in electrical engineering within power generation, ideally with CCGT technology.
• Proven track record of delivering engineering solutions in a project and operations environment.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and legislative compliance requirements.

  Personal skills

• Self-motivated and results-driven, with a high level of autonomy and initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities, with attention to detail and a continuous improvement attitude.

Salary and benefits of the Lead Electrical Project Engineer role

• A highly competitive starting salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join leading power generation company
• Working on large CCGT projects.

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass Power Station in the UK to recruit a Power Plant Operator for its site in Northumberland.    The Power Plant Operator role comes with a starting salary of up to c.£47,000, private medical, and a bonus.     If you have your NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject and experience on heavy industrial site and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Power Plant Operator role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will:  

• Working as part of a shift team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the generating units.
• To undertake plant and unit inspections, monitoring plant status and responding to alarms.
• To undertake routine plant change overs as well as identifying defect and potentially unsafe conditions.
• To identify and record in the Maintenance Management system any defects and safety issues identified during plant inspections.
• Gather, analyse, interpret, and log plant performance data relevant to the area under your control and implement changes to improve operational efficiency with the assistance of the Power Plant Controller(s) as required.
• Undertake standard operational duties in one of the three roles; Unit Operator, General Duties Operator or Ash Plant Operator.
• To remove plant from service and assist in the isolating of plant in readiness for the issue of safety documents. Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline
• HNC would be highly desirable
• Experience working on the Operations Team of a power station or relevant heavy industrial site.
• Willing to work shifts.  

  Personal skills

• Critical thinker who can make decisions under time pressure
• Self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment
• Has a personal commitment to the highest standards

Salary and benefits of the Power Plant Operator role

• Starting salary of £47,000 rising to £51,000 after probation
• Benefits package including private medical, and a bonus of up to £2,500
• Progression opportunities

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