Lucy Pook

CDM Manager – EFW £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35) 12 Months Astute’s Power team is currently partnering with an EPC Contractor on their new build Energy from Waste facilities to recruit a CDM Manager. This position is available on either a part time or full-time basis across sites in Birmingham and Northeast of London. The CDM Manager role comes with a day rate of £550-600. Key skills:

• Undertake suitable pre-qualification exercise and advise Project Engineering Manager in respect of project competency status.
• Manage CDM compliance throughout the project duration.
• Identify & Manage pre-construction information (PCI): Review PCI available and, where applicable identify gaps in content and formal communication of the same.
• Undertake assessments arising from all design stakeholders and manage/coordinate H&S information as applicable. Designer residual risk will feed into the Project Risk Register.
• Develop and manage the project H&S file strategy.
• Feed PCI into the mobilisation process and collaborate with Contractors (including PC’s) in the development of design risk information and constructability reviews.
• Produce and deliver project specific CDM, or other training where a need is identified, including to offshore (non-UK) design organisations.
• Advise on CDM related issues such as design change, material (COSHH) issues and arising from unforeseeable events.

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.  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person on a 12-month contract for its Scotland site.    The SAP role comes with a day rate of £500.00.      Key skills 

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ). Actively encouraging and leading teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements.
• Ensure that relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and, in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team, that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable.
• Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to provide safety from the system whilst construction / commissioning work is carried out.
• Oversee installation of the HV switching equipment (11kV or higher in special circumstances) and LV switching equipment
• Oversee the energisation of the equipment.
• Responsible for switching operations on the HV and LV switch gear and boards supplied by Contractor and Contractors.
• Lead the log-out / Tag-out office and coordinate all permit to safe work on the installation.
• Liaise with the District Network Operator (DNO) and Independent Connection Party (ICP) on all aspects of connections and switching on the network.
• Participate in site meetings and work closely with Commissioning to ensure full understanding of the testing program.

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SAP role    

• Scotland
• £500.00 Per Day
• 12 Months
• Outside IR35 

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Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Microsoft Project Planner in Cheshire on a contract basis. Key skills required for the Microsoft Project Planner role  

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project
• Build and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with outage scope
• Integrate contractor schedules into the master outage plan
• Liaise daily with engineering, maintenance, operations, and site management teams
• Track progress against baseline schedules and identify critical path impacts
• Produce daily and weekly progress reports for stakeholders
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and propose mitigation strategies
• Coordinate shutdown activities to ensure sequencing and resource optimisation
• Monitor labour, plant, and material resource allocations
• Support planning meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination briefings
• Ensure all planning activities align with site safety and compliance requirements
• Assist with change management and scope variations
• Capture lessons learned and contributed to post-outage reviews

• Must have proven experience as a Planner on outage or shutdown projects
• Background in heavy industrial sectors
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• CSCS Card (or equivalent recognised Safety Passport)
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards in industrial environments

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Microsoft Project Planner role  

• Cheshire
• £35.00 per hour
• 3+ Months contract
• March 2026

M&E Site Manager    Location – Various Start – ASAP Duration – 12 Months £300 per day + Travel Expenses & Accommodation About the role: Astute’s Power team is currently partnering with an Industrial engineering company to recruit an M&E Site Manager for various projects and locations on a contract basis. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that are successful in the Biomass & EfW sector and have long term opportunities within the sector and business, then upload your CV to apply today. As the Site Manager, you will be required to oversee the work force on all M&E projects. Responsibilities and duties:

• Quantifying works required on site.
• Scheduling works
• Read and understand technical drawings.
• Compile allocation sheets

• Auditing of Site Safety Procedures, Verification of Site Safety and monitoring compliance with Health and Safety requirements. Record of any safety incidents or infringements and actions taken.

Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• CSCS / CCNSG Safety Passport
• Experience in working with Structural Steel with a Mechanical background.
• Experience in either the Biomass or EfW (Energy from Waste/Waste to Energy) sectors.
• Flexibility to travel across various sites and locations.

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.  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the water treatment sector who are looking to recruit a 2D/3D BIM Modeller on a 12-month minimum contract for its London site.      The BIM Modeller role comes with a competitive day rate.      Key skills required for the BIM Modeller   

• Create models aligned with the BIM Execution Plan and information requirements.
• Enters data into the elements of the model, complying with the requirements established for this purpose by the Information Manager.
• Participates in coordination meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of BIM processes (3D, 4D…).
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of authoring BIM software.
• Familiar with the Common Data Environment (CDE) organization.
• Issues BIM design models in form and time.
• Generate the resources needed for modelling, such as families, schedules with the supervision and under the guidelines of the BIM Manager.
• Coordinates its modelling with other disciplines for the detection and correction of interferences with the support of the BIM Manager and the head of the technical office.
• Must hold Revit / (ACC 360) experience
• Navisworks and/or AutoCAD / Civil 3D / Plant 3D experience

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the BIM Modeller      

• London 

• 12 months minimum  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Scaffold / Temporary Works Coordinator on a long-term contract for its West Midlands site. The Scaffold Temp Work Coordinator role comes with competitive day rate.                   Key skills  

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW). Actively encourages and lead contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSW requirements.
  • Ensures that all relevant HSW requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSW team, HSW hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
  • Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSW requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS.
  • Responsible for the safety and HSW performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised.
  • Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time and budget requirements.
  • Act as the principal contact in the co-ordination of all scaffolding equipment on site.
  • Chair co-ordination meetings between the various contractors on site to ensure the minimum hindrance to the construction work.
  • Ensure all scaffolding operations are planned, organised, and undertaken by competent persons.
  • Ensure that the scaffolding equipment is positioned and installed so, as to minimise any risks e. g. from the load falling or striking people.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment is suitable for the proposed use and is marked with any appropriate information to be taken its safe use into account.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment and scaffolding accessories are subject to a periodic thorough examination to confirm they are fit for purpose.
  • Design and pre-plan the scaffold including weight limitations, scaffold type, fall protection, tie-offs, supports, etc.
  • Must hold Mechanical TW (Temporary Works) experience
• Must hold NAECI experience.
• Hold a CISRS card.
• Hold SSSTS or equivalent.
• Hold experience in large construction projects.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Temporary Works Scaffold Coordinator role  

• West Midlands
• 12-18 Months Minimum Contract
• Outside IR35

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a CDM Manager on an 18 Month contract for its London site.    The CDM Manager role comes with a day rate of £550.00.      Key skills    

•  Produce & Review Competency matrix: Where applicable undertake suitable pre-qualification exercise and advise Project Engineering Manager in respect of project competency status. • Review sub-contractor competency: Develop & review documentation relating to sub-contract design organisations capability, knowledge, skills and experience and make recommendations on CDM compliance. • Keep updated the project design risk register: The register will be the primary tool to manage CDM compliance throughout the project duration and will, once developed form a monthly deliverable from all designers. • Develop Designer CDM gateway review process: Undertake assessments arising from all design stakeholders and manage/coordinate H&S information as applicable. Designer residual risk will feed into the Project Risk Register. • H&S Files: Develop and manage the project H&S file strategy. Ensure the timely development of any project specific template and carry out regular reviews of the DRM to ensure the health and safety file is compiled as the project progresses. • Contractor Mobilisation: Feed PCI into the mobilisation process and collaborate with Contractors (including PC’s) in the development of design risk information and constructability reviews. • Training: Produce and deliver project specific CDM, or other training where a need is identified, including to offshore (non-UK) design organisations. • Collaborative Working: Ensure that all parties work together to common goals to reduce risk in design and constructability. Applicant must be able to demonstrate such abilities. • Remain available: To advise on CDM related issues such as design change, material (COSHH) issues and arising from unforeseeable events.
• Must hold CDM Management experience ideally with a Principal Designer background.
• Must hold previous experience within the construction or energy sector.

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the CDM Manager role    

• London
• 18 Months Minimum
• £550.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35

 

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading global provider of Energy-from-Waste (EfW) solutions, this organisation delivers turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects across the full lifecycle, to recruit a Commissioning Engineer for its Glasgow Anaerobic Digestion Project on either a long-term contract or permanent basis.   Responsibilities and duties of the Commissioning Engineer role   You will:  

• Perform hands on commissioning tasks in the field across mechanical, electrical, and process systems within assigned scope.
• Manage and coordinate commissioning activities for allocated systems in line with the commissioning programme and project milestones.
• Ensure systems are commissioned in accordance with design documentation, employer’s requirements, project specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors during commissioning activities, ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and to schedule.
• Act as a technical interface between subcontractors, engineering disciplines, and the commissioning management team.
• Identify deviations, technical issues, and risks, proposing and implementing corrective actions in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare, manage, and complete commissioning documentation, including test protocols, check sheets, punch lists, and handover dossiers.
• Ensure commissioning QA/QC documentation is completed accurately and on time prior to system handover, PAC, or takeover
• Willingness to travel and work on site throughout the Commissioning stage
• Must have experience on large-scale industrial plants as a Commissioning Engineer ideally on RG (Renewable Gas) plants e.g. AD (Anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, utilities or balance of plant).
• AD (Anaerobic digestion) plant commissioning and operating knowledge
• Hold a SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
• Valid SCC training certificate or equivalent
• DCS System knowledge

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Engineer role 

• Glasgow
• Competitive Rates
• May 2026
• Long-term Contract / Permanent