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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Quality Assurance Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/18/24
  • PAY RATE: $45.0 /HR

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

Civil Site Supervisor (Cladding)
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/1/24
  • END DATE: 4/4/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Civil Site Supervisor (Cladding) – Energy from Waste Fife £400-£450 Per Day 12 Months March 2024     About the role: Astute’s Power team are exclusively partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Civil Site Supervisor on a 12-month contract for a site in Fife. The Civil Site Supervisor role comes with a rate between £400-£500 per day.                     Key skills:
  • Take full ownership of Civil Operations in delegate section.
  • Determine Civil QC Inspection process and report on execution progress, reporting to Civil Construction Manager.
  • Hold execution meetings.
  • Ensure look ahead regarding design and relevant drivers, interfacing with Civil Contract Manager on commercial issues.
  • Must have previous experience as a Supervisor for a Principal Contractor or Civil Subcontractor.
  • Must hold University degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:
  • Fife
  • £400/450 per day
  • 12 Months
    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 02393910473 to speak to Lucy Pook who can tell you more.

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/11/24
  • END DATE: 7/11/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Crane Co-Ordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/1/24
  • END DATE: 5/2/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Crane Co-Ordinator - EfW West Midlands £400-450 Per Day Outside IR35 January 2024 24 Months     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Crane Co-Ordinator on a 24 Month contract for its site in the West Midlands. The Crane Co-Ordinator role comes with a day rate of £400-450 Per Day.                   Key skills:
  • Co-Ordinating and Supervising lifting and rigging activities.
  • Review lifting plans.
  • Ensure ground conditions are safe for any operations involving mobile cranes.
  • AP duties which will include appraisals & planning lifting activities.
  • Temporary Works Co-Ordinator Duties
  • General H&S activities.
  • MEWP experience.
  • NEBOSH qualified.
  • Qualified SAP / Must hold an AP ticket.
West Midlands, £400 Per Day, 24 Month Contract, Crane Co-Ordinator role:
  • Immediate Start
  • Outside IR35
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to  or call to speak to  who can tell you more.

Senior Authorised Person
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/13/24
  • END DATE: 4/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
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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Civil Site Design Coordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/4/24
  • END DATE: 4/4/25
  • PAY RATE: $425.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Civil Site Design Coordinator on a 12 month for its Fife site. The Civil Site Design Coordinator role comes with a day rate of £350-£425.                   Key skills  
  • You are responsible for managing the design processes of subcontractors within the civil works on one of the construction sites in liaison with the Lead Engineer Civil at the Head Office.
  • You are responsible for the civil works to be executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time, budget, HSE and quality requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil / structural engineering or architecture with at least 5 years of experience in the construction industry. Past working experiences with both consultants and contractors is an added advantage.
  • Strong experience in civil project management and design coordination, preferably in large scale civil, industrial or plant business construction projects.
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Site Design Coordinator role
  • Onsite- Fife
  • £350.00 to £425.00 per day 
  • Outside IR35
 

QA/QC Person
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/19/24
  • END DATE: 8/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a QA/QC Person on a 12 month contract for its West Midlands site. The QA/QC Person role comes with a day rate of £350.00 per day.             Key skills  
  • Area sign off / general Quality Assurance & Quality Control duties
  • Releasing sign offs to clients on site
  • Keeping on top of all documents and material record books
  • Fieldwire or equivalent experience
  • Cladding experience also beneficial
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the QA/QC Person role  
  • West Midlands
  • £350.00 per day
  • Outside IR35
  • CIS
  • 12 Months

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

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