Lucy Pook

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

 

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSE team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Implements standardized methods in order to identify complex problems
• Supports pro-actively the project team to achieve objectives
• Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Co-operates with erection contractors and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and specialist departments
• Coordinates consortium partners, sub-contractors etc.
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepares and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plans and implements of the installation testing procedures
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Follows up and ensures closing of the contractor’s punch items
• Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
• Site Supervisor Electrical keeps the Site Head Electrical informed of all site-related activities
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Job specific qualification:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Experienced as supervisor in construction of large industrial plant
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts / contractors on site
• Experienced as a leader of HSEQ and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• Knowledge of relevant international and national technical standards
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), valid Safety Contractors Certificate or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications

Specific knowledge required for roles:

• Pressure Parts:

Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2009/105/EC, 2014/29/EC

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, 2014/68/EC

 

• Machinery:

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

ATEX 95 Equipment Directive 94/9EC, 2014/34/EC

ATEX 137 Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC (to the extent applicable)

 

• Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Engineer):

Electrical Supervisors shall have switching and training certificates on 11 kV, 33 kV and higher voltage levels and experience in HV, MV, LV controls and instrumentation

Lead Commissioning Engineer Day rate - £450.00 to £525.00  Location - Scotland Start date - January 2024 Duration - 12 Months  

The Role

Our Client is a leading EPC in the renewable energy field and Power Generation sector, who are consistently bidding and gaining new projects in the Energy from Waste sector in the UK. Currently they have a requirement for a Lead Commissioning Engineers to lead a team of Engineers and Technicians throughout the commissioning of the project. We are looking for candidates with building services experience. 

As Lead Commissioning Engineer, you will bring demonstrable commissioning experience and practical skills to the commissioning team. Working closely with the Commissioning team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and documenting of commissioning and handover activities on the project and programme of works in a safe manner, fully in accordance with company processes, systems, procedures and specifications. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project
• Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals
• Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests
• Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary
• Reporting to the Project Director and Commissioning Manager and updating relevant personnel on site progress 
• Adhered to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.

Requirements:

• Commissioning experience gained within Energy from Waste, Biomass, and Gasification projects. 
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels
• Building Services experience
• Ability to work well independently and as well as part of a team

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Lucy on 02393 910 473 or contact me at [email protected] INDPOW

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 exclusively partnering with a EPC Contractor to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 24 month contract for its London site. The HSE Advisor role comes with a competitive day rate.                   Key skills  

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
• Actively encourages and leads contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements.
• Intervenes in a strong and persuasive manner in HSE matters on site
• Can competently advise on HSE matters at all levels within the project organisation
• Provides technical support to the persons responsible for safety on the construction sites
• Administers the permit to work process when required
• Undertakes Level 1 accident investigations to a high standard and produce internal reports
• Undertakes internal inspections and audits of the standards of HSE on site and the work practices employed
• Undertakes site HSE inductions on an ongoing basis
• Assists in emergency response and Assists in the organisation of medical examinations (i.e. drug and alcohol testing, etc) of all staff on site
• Deputises for the Site HSE Manager and undertakes further roles as reasonably required

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role  

• London
• 24 Months
• Competitive rate
• Outside IR35

Atex Inspector Aberdeen £30ph Inside IR35 6 Months     About the role: We are currently recruiting for an Atex Inspector to work for the DNO on a large-scale Gas terminal plant in St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire. Our client are one of the largest publicly listed utilities, focused on transmission and distribution of electricity and gas.  The Atex Inspector position comes with a rate of £30ph.                     Key skills:

• Undertake installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, maintenance, and emergency response activities associated with Terminal, Compressor Station and Pipeline and AGI systems and assets (including pipeline and rotating machinery) in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, delivering performance excellence within relevant discipline to optimise work effectiveness and efficiencies, maximising asset and plant availability and reliability.
• Support the construction and commissioning of new assets onto the gas transmission system and other non-load related projects in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, identify the requirement to replace/upgrade existing plant and equipment, participate in the design of minor modifications, and the provision of technical support within discipline and competencies as required.
• Ensure that the high-pressure pipeline system is protected, including the monitoring of third-party work, aerial sighting response, cathodic protection monitoring, support of the in-line inspection programme, and undertake competent person role associated with routine and low complex non-routine operational procedures.
• Hold maintenance experience within engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics or Control Systems).
• Instrumentation – Compex EX01-04 Hazardous equipment
• DSEAR – Compex EX01-04 – Hazardous equipment
• Operation and control of process plant and equipment

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:

• Aberdeen
• Immediate Start
• 6 months
• £30ph
• Inside IR35

    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