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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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EC and I Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/1/24
  • END DATE: 11/29/24
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC contractor to recruit an EC&I Engineer on a 5-month contract for its West Midlands site.    The EC&I Engineer role comes with a day rate of up to £450.00 per day Outside of IR35.     Key skills   
  • Ensure compliance with construction, health and safety regulations.
  • Supervise the application of established quality control procedures.
  • Analysis, management and interpretation of electrical drawings specifications.
  • Demanding quality in the work and compliance with deadlines by the contractor.
  • Follow-up of the contractor's productivity and compliance with work programs. Carrying out on-site
  • measurements with the contractor.
  • Confirm and report on the contractor's progress.
  • Coordinate quality inspections and reports with the QA/QC team.
        Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role    
  • West Midlands
  • Up to £450 per day
  • Outside of IR35
 

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
 

QA/QC Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/3/24
  • END DATE: 2/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Electrical Subcontractor on an Energy from Waste project to recruit a QA/QC Engineer on a 9-month contract for its West Midlands site.    The QA/QC Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400 per day.      Key skills    
  • Managing all Quality Assurance activities on site
  • Writing up ITP’s (Inspection and Test Plan)
  • Ensure all snags are cleared on site and all submissions are compliant.
  • Work closely with the Principal Contractors Quality Engineer daily.
  • Provide operational support to QC checks of incoming materials and support in the management of quality documents of the subcontractors.
  • Support to the site quality office for construction and commissioning phases.
  • Must have a strong QA/QC background in an Energy from Waste / Oil & Gas / Industrial environment.  
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the QA/QC Engineer role    
  • West Midlands
  • £400 per day
  • 9 Month Contract 
  • Outside IR35
 

Single Ply Installers
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/30/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $22.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a cladding sub-contractor who are looking to recruit 4 x Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers on a contract basis for a minimum of 2 months.        Key skills required for the Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers  
  •  Installation of single ply roofing membranes
  •  Performing welding work on single ply membranes (welding)
  •  Executing detailed finishing and edge detailing to a high standard
  • Ensuring installations meet all required specifications and safety standards
  • Conducting quality checks and identifying any required repairs or adjustments
  • Collaborating with site teams to maintain project timelines
  • Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas
  • Always adhering to health and safety protocols
  • Experience working with Renolit Alkorplan membrane is an advantage
  • Must hold an CSCS Card and have ability to puss a drug and alcohol test
  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Single Ply Roof Installers / Single Ply Roofers    
  • West Bromwich
  • Monday – Friday (weekends optional)
  • £22.00 per hour (time and one-third paid as overtime and weekends)
  • Immediate Start

Metal Cladder
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/21/25
  • PAY RATE: $34.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit multiple Sheet Metal Cladders on a short-term contract with an immediate start on an Energy from Waste project in Essex.        Key skills required for the Sheet Metal Cladders / Metal Sheet Cladders  
  • Measure, cut, and install sheet metal cladding to specified dimensions and layouts on various boilers and pipes.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, cladding specifications, and site plans
  • Operate hand and power tools, including grinders and cutting equipment
  • Ensure all work meets safety standards and project requirements
  • Work at height using access platforms, scaffolding, or MEWPs
  • Collaborate with site supervisors and insulation teams to coordinate tasks
  • Maintain clean and safe working areas in compliance with health & safety guidelines
  Location and timeframe of the Sheet Metal Cladders / Metal Sheet Cladders     
  • Essex
  • 1 month minimum
  • Immediate Start
  • Competitive rates

Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/2/24
  • END DATE: 9/30/24
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a 6-month contract for its site in Oxfordshire. 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  
  • Oxfordshire
  • 6 Months
  • £400.00-£450.00 Per Day

Remeasurement Site Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/23/24
  • END DATE: 9/30/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor on a 24 months contract for its West Midlands site. The Remeasurement Site Quantity Surveyor role comes with a flexible day rate.             Key skills  
  • Responsible for the measurement and valuation of selected subcontract packages
  • Measures and evaluates changes from revised drawings and site inspection at regular intervals in accordance with the contractual measurement rules and rates and standard methods of measurement.
  • Develop and issue sound, accurate cost reports, accurately reflecting the financial position of each package and forecast commercial status and cash flow, including interface with CAPRI and SAP. Identify trends and implement the requisite actions. Identify variances and explain the cause and potential effect and where necessary implement mitigation measures to reduce the impact.
  • Participate in or run regular technical and commercial site meetings, issue minutes of meeting.
  • Document commercial aspects of any change / deviation /claim in PIRS working collaboratively with the technical work package holder, project procurement, scheduling, site management.  Early recognition and maximisation of opportunities . Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation measures in consultation with the work package holders.
  • Responsible for the claim management for designated subcontract packages, establish a strategy of dealing with claims and diligently collate all the necessary supporting documentation, assesses counter- claim potential in close coordination with the relevant work package holder and other staff.
  • Leads subcontract commercial negotiations and account meetings, including preparation of subcontract final accounts (remeasured as required).
  • Carry out procurement of minor works / finishing works packages with support and input from head office personnel
  • Provide return of experience per contract package through ongoing feedback to head office, and final account close out reports including lessons learnt.
  • Must have remeasurement experience measuring quantities of work undertaken. 
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Remeasurement Quantity Surveyor role  
  • West Midlands
  • £500 Per Day
  • 24 Months Contract

Electrical Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/5/24
  • END DATE: 7/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Site Manager on a 12 Month Contract for its Leeds site. The Electrical Site Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  
  • Promote and support principles of HSE policy.
  • Review Risk Assessments and Method statements.
  • Understand scope of works and installations methods to ensure works specification is achieved
  • Be an effective leader throughout the working day
  • Must hold relevant Electrical experience and Qualifications
  • Must hold either an SSSTS/SMSTS and a CSCS Card
  • Ideally hold experience in the Energy from Waste sector
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Site Manager role  
  • Leeds
  • 12 Months
  • Competitive Rate

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