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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
 

Testing Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/20/24
  • END DATE: 4/19/25
  • PAY RATE: $27.0 /HR

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/12/24
  • END DATE: 9/30/24
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Steel Structure Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/6/25
  • END DATE: 1/30/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Steel Structure Supervisor on a 12 month minimum contract for its London site. The Steel Structure Supervisor role comes with a day rate of £450.             Key skills
  • Lead execution of steel structure works, ensuring compliance with project drawings, specifications, and standards.
  • Identify and address potential delays, technical challenges, or resource issues to avoid disruptions.
  • Supervise and coordinate the assembly, erection, and installation of steel structures in accordance with NAECI regulations and project specifications.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan and execute tasks effectively.
  • Must have experience supervising steel structure erection in infrastructure projects.
  • Must also hold an SSSTS / SMSTS and CSCS card.
  • NAECI (National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) training or certification is also highly desirable for this role.  
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Steel Structure Supervisor role  
  • London
  • £450.00 Per Day
  • Outside IR35
  • 12 months minimum

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
 

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

Commissioning Shift Team Leader
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 7/31/25
  • 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 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

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

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  

Industrial Electrical Installer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/14/25
  • PAY RATE: $28.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team is partnering with an Electrical Sub-contractor who are looking to recruit Industrial Electrical Installers on a project in Pembroke for a minimum of 2 months with hourly rates Monday – Friday at £28.00 per hour. Weekends available at an uplifted rate and also accommodation costs covered.        Key skills required for the Industrial Electrical Installers:    
  • Interpret and work from detailed installation drawings and specifications.
  • Install cable containment systems such as ladder racking, traywork, conduit, and trunking in accordance with BS 7671 and project-specific requirements.
  • Ensure mechanical supports are correctly spaced, aligned, and secure to maintain system integrity.
  • Pull, route, and install low voltage, control, and instrumentation cables through containment systems.
  • Carry out glanding and termination of SWA, AWA, and multi-core cables with precision using correct tools and materials.
  • Ensure compliance with cable sizing, voltage drop, and segregation requirements.
  • Conduct electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, loop impedance using calibrated instruments.
  • Complete test result documentation in line with BS 7671, GN3, and NICEIC/ECA requirements.
  • Support the commissioning team in the energization and functional verification of electrical systems.
  • Assist in load testing, motor rotation checks, and control circuit verification.
  • Confirm system performance aligns with design intent and client requirements.
  • Work to current IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and follow Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
  • Apply safe isolation procedures, lock-off/tag-out methods, and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Adhere to RAMS, COSHH assessments, and all site-specific HSE procedures.
  • Use technical knowledge to identify solutions to on-site installation challenges.
  • Liaise with engineers, supervisors, and clients to ensure smooth coordination of works.
  • Accurately complete electrical installation certificates and minor works certificates.
  • Mark up as-built drawings and update cable schedules, ensuring traceability of changes.
  • Submit documentation in accordance with site QA/QC processes.
  • Must hold a JIB Gold Card
  • Must have Industrial experience and be time-served or equivalent.
  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Industrial Electrical Installers    
  • Pembroke
  • Immediate Start
  • 2 Months minimum