Lucy Pook

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

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 are looking to recruit multiple Insulator Cladders on a 5-month minimum contract with August 2025 starts on an Energy from Waste project in Chester.        Key skills required for the Insulator Cladders  

• Install thermal and acoustic insulation on pipework, ducting, and vessels to specification
• Measure, cut, and apply insulation materials
• Fabricate and fit sheet metal cladding
• Use abrasive wheels and power tools safely to cut and shape cladding materials
• Work at height using appropriate access equipment in accordance with safety standards
•  Adhere strictly to health & safety protocols, including proper use of PPE
• Collaborate with site teams to meet deadlines and maintain project efficiency
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards and site specifications
• Must hold a valid CSCS Card, Abrasive Wheels and Working at Heights certs.

  Location and timeframe of the Insulator Cladders      

• Chester
• 5 months minimum
• August 2025
• Competitive rates

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