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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Commissioning Lead Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/5/24
  • END DATE: 9/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor on an Energy from Waste project to recruit a Lead Commissioning Engineer on a 12-month minimum contract for its Leeds site.    The Lead Commissioning Engineer role comes with a day rate of £550 per day.      Key skills    
  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to HSEQ.  Actively encouraging and leading the contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements.
  • Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into commissioning in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team and that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
  • Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSEQ requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
  • Lead the commissioning within area of responsibility for the principal contractor and ensure works are executed in accordance with contract requirements, and conform with the approved drawings and standards, project time and budget
  • Supervise and check the commissioning works being performed by the contractor in respect of timescales, HSEQ and compliance with the approved drawings and standards
  • Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, the Commissioning Manager, Erection Supervisors, HSE and Commercial Dept regarding commissioning works on time delivery, at costs and according to the specified quality and HSE requirements
  • Co-ordinates sub-contractor and vendor activities on site in line with programme and project requirements. Ensuring that sub-contractors are coordinated with other site works, material and all other requirements are in place in order for them to efficiently perform required tasks.
  • Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all activities
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Commissioning Engineer role    
  • Leeds
  • £550 per day
  • 12 Month Contract
  • Outside IR35
 

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/24/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 10 month contract for its Belvedere site. The HSE Advisor role comes with a flexible rate.             Key skills  
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
  • Intervenes in a strong and persuasive manner in HSE matters on site
  • Can competently advise on HSE matters at all levels within the project organisation
  • Provide technical support to the persons responsible for safety on the construction sites
  • Administers the permit to work process when required
  • Undertakes Level 1 accident investigations to a high standard and produce internal reports
  • Undertake internal inspections and audits of the standards of HSE on site and the work practices employed
  • Liaises with other HSE professionals (both internal and external) to achieve a positive HSE culture
  • Provides regular HSE training / information for new employees
  • Undertakes site HSE inductions on an ongoing basis
  • Assists in emergency response at site · Assists in the organisation of medical examinations (i.e. drug and alcohol testing, etc) of all staff on site
  • Must be flexible to work nights and days
  • Ideally hold experience within the Energy from Waste sector
  • Must hold NEBOSH
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role  
  • Belvedere
  • 10 months minimum
  • Outside IR35
  • Nights

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

Senior Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 8/29/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil Engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Site Manager on a 6-month minimum contract for its Cheshire site. The Senior Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  
  • Reporting to management with progress updates 
  • Attending coordination meetings 
  • Coordination with the client’s management team
  • Quality Assurance documentation via Fieldview
  • Daily briefings via Fieldview
  • Health and safety 
  • Operational management 
  • Must hold Civils / RC background
  • Must hold SMSTS
  • Must have Fieldview experience
  • EfW experience is beneficial
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Site Manager role  
  • Cheshire
  • £400.00 Per Day
  • 6 Months minimum

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

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/8/24
  • END DATE: 6/6/25
  • PAY RATE: $475.0 /DAY

HSE Advisor – EFW Northeast of London January 2024

18 Months minimum Outside IR35 £450-475 Per Day About the role: Astute’s Power team is currently partnering with an EPC Contractor on a new build Energy from Waste facility to recruit a HSE Advisor in the North east of London. The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £450-475 per day, Outside IR35. Responsibilities and duties:
  • Dealing with day-to- day H&S requirements and compliance on site..
  • Prepared to challenge and give solutions.
  • implement the expected standards and advising contractors.
  • Manage H&S Training with H&S Manager
  • Controlling site H&S systems and have regular discussions on site about H&S performance with Site Managers and Contract Managers.

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Experience in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Mechanical & Electrical background
  • Knowledge within the Energy from Waste / Power Industry
  • NEBOSH (Essential)
  • Flexibility to work weekends. How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] call 02393 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more. INDPOWER

Payroll and HR Administrator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/29/25
  • END DATE: 5/31/26
  • PAY RATE: $160.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Payroll & HR Administrator on a 9-month contract on a hybrid working role in Farnborough.             Key skills  
  • Deliver transactional HR services locally, aligned with Group P&C processes
  • Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll interface
  • Ensure local HR compliance with employment laws and Group governance
  • Collaborate closely with global P&C colleagues to implement strategies and initiatives
  • Must hold strong experience in HR Operations and Payroll Administration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with HRIS knowledge as a plus
  • IPASS (Irish Payroll Association Qualification) qualification ideal but not essential
  • Irish employment Law also beneficial but not essential
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Payroll & HR Administrator position  
  • Farnborough
  • £20.00 per hour
  • 9 months minimum

Project Site Scheduler
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 12/11/23
  • END DATE: 12/12/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Project Site Scheduler Immediate start Location - Essex Day rate - £450.00 to £500.00 per day (Outside IR35) Duration - 12 months The role We are currently recruiting for a Project Site Scheduler to join a fast paced EPC contractor on a new build waste to energy project based in Essex.

Commissioning Shift Operator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/15/24
  • END DATE: 6/28/24
  • PAY RATE: $440.0 /DAY
Commissioning Shift Operator Start date - Jan 2024 Day rate - £400.00 to £440.00 (Outside IR35) Locations - Slough  Duration - 6 months About The Role We are currently recruiting for Commissioning Shift Operators to join the EPC Contractor on a fast paced new build Waste to Energy facilities based in Slough. Role responsibilities for the Commissioning Shift Operator positions reporting to the Commissioning Manager:
  • Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with contract requirements, and conform with project time, budget and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements
  • Supports the commissioning team in all mechanical issues (filter cleaning and exchange, greasing, dismount pumps, replenish consumables etc.
  • Maintains all mechanical tools in a clean state and ready to use
  • Maintains and cleans the equipment of the plant
  • Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
  • Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead Engineers and shift team leaders.
  • Operate and control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, reactors etc using semi automated control system and standalone equipment control panels
  • Control, operate, and maintain plant within the limits of the environmental operational permit
  • Control, operate and maintain plant to produce required electrical output
  • Control, operate and maintain plant to complete cold and hot commissioning in line with company and supplier procedures Control and maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater pumps, pre-heaters, filters, demineralised water plant etc, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, and auxiliary power
  • Carry out all operations in line with company procedures and guidelines Regulate equipment and conditions such as water levels, waste feeding, steam pressure etc based on data from field instrumentation and DCS Carry out required maintenance tasks in the field and record completion of maintenance tasks in shift books
  • Collect samples as required by the commissioning manager or lead engineer i.e. water, oil, waste, IBA etc
  • Inspect records, handover notes, and shift book entries, and communicate with other plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
  • Communication with shift team leader in relation to any items which indicate unstable operation of the plant
  • Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
  • Keeps the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
Qualifications and skills required for the Commissioning Shift Operator roles:
  • Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
  • Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC), Safepass (ROI), CSCS or CCNSG card or equivalent
  • Solution oriented
  • G ood communicator
  • Ability to present ideas effectively
  • Minimum 2 to 5 years as a Control Room Operator (CRO), preferably in plants utilizing waste as fuel, biomass incineration, or fossil fuel technology, with proven knowledge of power plant equipment and systems. 
  • Detailed and organised
  • Ability to work alone and part of a team
  • Flexibility, ability to travel and work in shift pattern or site hours
  • Client & Stakeholder interface
  • Able to evaluate ideas of others
How to Apply? To apply for this great opportunity with a leading Principal Contractor in the UK's energy and power divisions, then simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or on 02392 222 966. INDPOW