Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Shift Team Leader on a 6 month contract for its Leeds site. The Commissioning Shift Team Leader role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  

• Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Prepare and issue permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift
• Ensure that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
• Independently operate, monitor, and maintain systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
• Update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
• Overseeing the work performed by shift personnel and 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
• Participate in regular control tours throughout the plant
• Deliver Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
• Must have EfW experience

  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Shift Team Leader role  

• Leeds
• 6 Months minimum
• £550.00 per Day
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading M&E Sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a HSE Advisor on a project in Northwich.             Key skills  

• Dealing with H&S requirements and compliance on site.
• Challenge and give solutions.
• Implement the expected standards and advising contractors.
• Controlling site H&S systems and have regular discussions on site about H&S performance with Site Managers and Contract Managers.
• Must hold NEBOSH, CSCS Card and First Aid.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE role  

• Northwich
• 12 Months minimum
• Outside IR35

Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting an HSE Manager to join an Industrial Wastewater Treatment (WWTW) plant in London. The HSE Manager role offers the opportunity to lead all health, safety, and environmental activities on-site, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices on a major industrial project with a leading Principal Contractor.   The HSE Manager role is paying between £550-600 per day.      Key skills required for the HSE Manager role 

• Lead the management of all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related activities across the project as part of the management team, and in accordance with CDM2015 and the DEL integrated management system.
• Develop, implement, and update as necessary, the Construction Phase Plan, Construction Environmental Management Plan, and associated HSE documents throughout the life of the project.
• Advise Project Director of all incidents reportable under the companies recordable incident guidelines and R.I.D.D.O.R. in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the project is aware of and complies with all legislation in relation to the use of its plant and equipment, as well as workplace activities, and that the project meets its statutory and industry obligations in respect to industrial and safety matters at all times.
• Must hold previous water industry experience and worked as a primary / principal contractor.
• Must hold BSc/NEBOSH Diploma

Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Manager role      

• London 
• 12-18 Months minimum

• £600 per day

• Outside IR35

Document Controller Enfield £200-£250 Per Day 12 Months Min     About the role: Astute’s Power team are currently partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a Document Controller on for a site of theirs near Enfield. The Document Controller role comes between £200-£250 per day.                   Key skills: · Manage and file all project information within document management system (Documentum D2) · Ensure all project information is accurate and up to date. · Guarantee that required quality management standards are met and that the Project requirements are respected. · Provides support and training for Documentum D2 users.

• Experience with a construction environment

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:

• Enfield
• Immediate Start
• 12 Months minimum
• £250 Per Day

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02393 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more.   INDWPOWER

Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a SISV Site Supervisor in the Energy from Waste sector on a 3-month contract for a site in the Kent. The SISV Supervisor comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ.
• Ensure 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.
• Supports proactively the project team to achieve objectives
• Engage with erection and sub-contractors’ contractors and relevant client representatives.
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepare and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plan and implementation of the installation testing procedures
• Keep the Site Manager informed of all sites related activities
• Specific knowledge required for the role would be pressure parts, machinery and Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Eningeer)
• Must be an experience Supervisor in construction on an Energy from Waste project either with an EPC or sub-contractor.
• Must hold an in-date SSSTS.
• Experience with ALP software will also be highly beneficial.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SISV Site Supervisor role  

• Kent
• £550.00 Per Day
• 3 months
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Lead QA /QC Engineer on a 3-month contract basis on an outage in West Yorkshire starting in February 2026.   The Lead QA/QC Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £40-45. Key skills required for the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• Pre-Outage activities will be to Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations.

• Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs.
• Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components.
• Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components.
• Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria.
• Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Support FATs, punch list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment.
• On the outage you will be required to lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts.
• Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems.
• Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks.
• Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports, weld logs, and pressure test packs.
• Raise NCRs, manage quality issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Support final documentation turnover and completion dossiers for outage deliverables.
• Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
• Must have experience on vendor/manufacturing inspections and site outage inspection activities.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• West Yorkshire
• £40/45 per hour
• Feb 2026
• 3 Months

Astute’s Power team is partnering with Cladding company to recruit a Cladding Estimator on a long-term contract basis for its office in Stockton-on-Tess office, 5 days a week. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in estimating, ideally within cladding, façades, or similar construction packages. This is a great opportunity for a recently qualified estimator looking to further develop their career within a specialist cladding company.            Key skills  

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for cladding and façade projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to assess project scope and requirements
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Work closely with project managers and design teams to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Support tender submissions and prepare detailed pricing breakdowns
• Maintain and update estimating databases and records

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Cladding Estimator role  

• Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
• Immediate Start
• Long-term contract
• £275 per day

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass site in Chester on a contract basis for an immediate start.            Key skills  

• Act as the Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Promote and support plant safety initiatives, including participation in Near Miss and Incident Investigations, and implement resulting recommendations.
• Ensure all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) assets comply with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and test software modules and control systems or equivalent platforms.
• Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations for EC&I systems to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, method statements, and technical guidance.
• Implement, maintain, and test SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
• Own and manage the Safety Instrumented System (SIS), including maintenance, proof testing, and performance verification.
• Support outage and maintenance activities, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant completion of all EC&I work, and maintain accurate reporting within the CMMS.
•  Must have experience in a relevant environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical process)
• Must have worked with rotating machinery and Instrumentation.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the EC&I Technicians  

• Ince, Cheshire
• November 2025
• 3-6 Months minimum
• Competitive hourly rate
• Outside IR35

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 18-month contract for its site in West Midlands.             Key skills  

• Manage contract administration and procurement processes for M&E works.
• Perform regular cost monitoring and reporting throughout project lifecycle.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value for the organization.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and settlement of contractual claims.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in M&E quantity surveying.
• Utilize building information modelling (BIM) and 3D models to enhance accuracy and efficiency in quantity take-off.
• Experience within the EfW sector or similar industry highly beneficial.
• Must have worked extensively on M&E packages.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the M&E Quantity Surveyor role  

• West Midlands
• Outside IR35
• Competitive Day Rate
• Feb/March 2026
• 18-month minimum contract