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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Commissioning Shift Team Leader
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 12/1/25
  • END DATE: 3/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $615.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Commissioning Operators / Commissioning Shift Team Leaders in a project in Essex starting in December 2025.            Key skills  
  • Update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
  • Optimise processes in collaboration with the Commissioning Team
  • Oversee both the client shift personnel and the work performed by suppliers during operation
  • Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
  • Records all operational events in the shift logbook according to protocol
  • Report any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
  • Power generation experience with minimum 2 to 5 years as a Control Room Operator (CRO), preferably in plants utilizing waste as fuel, mass burn, or fossil fuel technology, with proven knowledge of power plant equipment and systems. 
  • Supervisory experience preferred. 
  • English: basic knowledge
  • Mechanical Occupation, Technician
  • Hold knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
  • Must have Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent
  • Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
  • Must have experience within EFW (Energy from Waste)
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Operator / Shift Team Leader 
  • Essex
  • December 2025
  • 4-month minimum contract
  •  (Outside IR35)

Site Supervisor - Steel Structure/Ducting
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/26/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
JOB DESCRIPTION

 

  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
  • Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSE team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
  • Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
  • Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
  • Implements standardized methods in order to identify complex problems
  • Supports pro-actively the project team to achieve objectives
  • Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
  • Co-operates with erection contractors and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and specialist departments
  • Coordinates consortium partners, sub-contractors etc.
  • Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
  • Prepares and follows-up deviations and claims
  • Plans and implements of the installation testing procedures
  • Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
  • Follows up and ensures closing of the contractor’s punch items
  • Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
  • Site Supervisor Electrical keeps the Site Head Electrical informed of all site-related activities
  • Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them
QUALIFICATIONS

 

Job specific qualification:

  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
  • Experienced as supervisor in construction of large industrial plant
  • Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts / contractors on site
  • Experienced as a leader of HSEQ and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
  • Knowledge of relevant international and national technical standards
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), valid Safety Contractors Certificate or equivalent
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications

Specific knowledge required for roles:

  • Pressure Parts:

Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2009/105/EC, 2014/29/EC

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, 2014/68/EC

 

  • Machinery:

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

ATEX 95 Equipment Directive 94/9EC, 2014/34/EC

ATEX 137 Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC (to the extent applicable)

 

  • Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Engineer):

Electrical Supervisors shall have switching and training certificates on 11 kV, 33 kV and higher voltage levels and experience in HV, MV, LV controls and instrumentation


Thermal Insulation Labourer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/30/24
  • END DATE: 7/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $16.95 /HR
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading insulation subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Thermal Insulation Labourers on a 10-month contract for its Essex site. The Thermal Insulation Labourer role comes with an hourly rate of £16.95.             Key skills  
  • Work closely with Thermal Insulation Engineer on day -to – day basis
  • Helping and support engineers on site with materials and general insulation works
  • Adhere to all general H&S on site
  • Must hold either CSCS / CCNSG
  • Site experience in either Oil & Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Waste Management or similar
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Thermal Insulation Labourer role  
  • Essex
  • £16.95 per hour (Monday – Friday)
  • £21.95 per hour (Saturdays)
  • 10 Months minimum

Thermal Insulation Labourer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/30/24
  • END DATE: 7/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $16.95 /HR
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading insulation subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Thermal Insulation Labourers on a 10-month contract for its Kent site. The Thermal Insulation Labourer role comes with an hourly rate of £16.95.             Key skills  
  • Work closely with Thermal Insulation Engineer on day -to – day basis
  • Helping and support engineers on site with materials and general insulation works
  • Adhere to all general H&S on site
  • Must hold either CSCS / CCNSG
  • Site experience in either Oil & Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Waste Management or similar
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Thermal Insulation Labourer role  
  • Kent
  • £16.95 per hour (Monday – Friday)
  • £21.95 per hour (Saturdays)
  • 10 Months minimum

Compliance Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/25/24
  • END DATE: 3/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
  About the role: Astute’s Power team are partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Compliance Engineer on a 12–18-month contract for one of their EFW sites. The Compliance Engineer role comes with competitive rate and will be based on their site in North East of London.                    Key skills:
  • Oversee preparation of discharge and compliance with DCO (Development Consent Order)
  • Support management of BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
  • Assisting the CDM Manager with Engineering and Construction Compliance
  • Co ordinate with Building Control authorities
  • Maintain Carbon Model for the project.
  • Hold experience in compliance management within the energy or construction sector.
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:
  • London
  • Competitive Rate
  • 12 Months minimum
  • Outside IR35
     

Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/26/24
  • END DATE: 2/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Quantity Surveyor Feb 2024  Enfield £500 Per Day 12 Months      About the role: Astute’s Power team are currently partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on for a site of theirs near Enfield. The Quantity Surveyor role comes of £500 per day. Outside IR35.                   Key skills: · Signing of subcontracts and collaborating in the offer phase.
  • Co ordinate with Construction, Procurement and Finance Departments in closing of subcontracts.
  • Co ordinate with Project Control regarding planning and cost controls on site.
  • Manage PAC
  • Manage back charges and Contradictory prices.
  • Claims and Measure Management.
  • Address any needs of reports or special analysis requested by Project Control or Project Director on site.
  • Hold experience in working on an Energy from Waste project or similar sector in Construction.
  • Heavy Civils background  
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:
  • Enfield
  • Immediate Start
  • 12 Months minimum
  • £500 Per Day (Outside IR35)

Scaffold Coordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/5/24
  • END DATE: 6/16/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Scaffold Coordinator on a long-term contract for its West Midlands site. The Scaffold Coordinator role comes with a rate of £400.00 per day.                  
  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).
  • Actively encourages and lead contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSW requirements.
  • Ensures that all relevant HSW requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSW team.
  • Act as the principal contact in the co-ordination of all scaffolding equipment on site. Chair co-ordination meetings between the various contractors on site to ensure the minimum hindrance to the construction work.
  • Ensure all scaffolding operations are planned, organised, and undertaken by competent persons. Ensure that the scaffolding equipment is positioned and installed so, as to minimise any risks e. g. from the load falling or striking people.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment is suitable for the proposed use and is marked with any appropriate information to be taken its safe use into account.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment and scaffolding accessories are subject to a periodic thorough examination to confirm they are fit for purpose. Design and pre-plan the scaffold including weight limitations, scaffold type, fall protection, tie-offs, supports.
  • Candidate must hold a CISRS card and an SSSTS or equivalent.
  • Must have experience on large construction projects.
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Scaffold Coordinator role  
  • West Midlands
  • £400.00 Per Day
  • 12-18 Months Minimum Contract
  • Outside IR35

QA/QC Person
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/19/24
  • END DATE: 8/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a QA/QC Person on a 12 month contract for its West Midlands site. The QA/QC Person role comes with a day rate of £350.00 per day.             Key skills  
  • Area sign off / general Quality Assurance & Quality Control duties
  • Releasing sign offs to clients on site
  • Keeping on top of all documents and material record books
  • Fieldwire or equivalent experience
  • Cladding experience also beneficial
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the QA/QC Person role  
  • West Midlands
  • £350.00 per day
  • Outside IR35
  • CIS
  • 12 Months

Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/1/24
  • END DATE: 10/31/24
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a 3-month contract for its site in Guildford from May 2025. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  
  • Overseeing site day-to-day activities and installation of modular builds
  • Adhering to HSE requirements
  • Ensuring transport and deliveries are kept on top of on site
  • Liaison with the Site and Office teams regularly
  • Raise and Sign-off permits
  • Must hold modular build experience
  • Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
  • First Aid (beneficial)
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  
  • Guildford
  • May 2025
  • 3 Months
  • £400.00-£450.00 Per Day

Electrical Site Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/20/23
  • END DATE: 2/29/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Electrical Site Supervisor – New Build Energy from Waste site 3 Months Minimum Slough £400-£450 Per Day  Outside IR35     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC company within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Site Supervisor for its Slough site on a contract basis. If you’re an experienced Electrical Civils Engineer / Electrical Site Supervisor and are looking for a new opportunity, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As Electrical Site Supervisor you will:
  • Carry out Electrical works on site, this will include working on High Voltage systems.
  • Supervise subcontractors on site, ensure their work is completed to the required standard and in a safe and efficient manner.  
  • Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
  • Demonstrate leadership regarding HSEQ on site, actively encourages and leads others to comply with project HSEQ requirements
  • Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements are reviewed and subsequent works are carried out in accordance to them.
  • Keep the Site Manager informed of activities on site and progress change requests (technical, time and costs).
  • Deliver ‘Lessons Learned’ to benefit future projects
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • An Electrical Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree
  • SSSTS / SCS or similar valid Safety Contractors Certificate
  • Experience supervising construction of a large industrial plant
  • Knowledge of Pressure Parts, ATEX knowledge and experience on High Voltage (11kV / 33kV) equipment 
  • Relevant HSEQ knowledge relevant to industrial construction sites
    Personal skills: The Electrical Site Supervisor role would suit someone who is:
  • Confident using Microsoft suite
  • Can work well alone or as part of a team
  • Self-Motivated