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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Electrical Engineer (Design & Pre-Construction)
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/11/25
  • PAY RATE: $475.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor who are looking to recruit a Design & Pre-Construction Electrical Engineer on a 12-month contract for its Wastewater Treatment project in Northeast of London.        Key skills required for the Design & Pre-Construction Electrical Engineer  
  • Review electrical designs for compliance with standards and specifications.
  • Prepare scopes of work, work plans, and phasing strategies for electrical packages.
  • Manage material submittals and review supplier offers, preparing Technical Bid Evaluations.
  • Assist with BOQs, cost estimates, procurement schedules, and budget verification.
  • Develop Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and RAMS.
  • Contribute to construction and commissioning strategy planning.
  • Supervise electrical works on site, ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.
  • Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inspections.
  • Witness and supervise testing and pre-commissioning activities.
  • Validate as-built drawings and support commissioning activities with clients and subcontractors.
  • Must have strong understanding of Thames Water standards and site safety requirements.
  • Experience with major water utility projects and commissioning activities will be highly desirable.
  • Beneficial to hold an in-date CSCS, Thames Water Safety Passport & EUSR/National Water Hygiene Card.  
Location and timeframe of the Electrical Engineer   
  • Northeast of London
  • £425.00+ per day
  • Immediate Start
  • 12-month contract

Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP)
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/6/25
  • PAY RATE: $700.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) on a short-term contract basis for its site in Leeds with an immediate start. The Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP – Balance of Plant) role comes with a day rate of between £600-£700 per day (Outside IR35).             Key skills  
  • Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during all commissioning activities, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams.
  • Review and implement HSEQ requirements, ensuring practices follow RAMS and site standards.
  • Oversee commissioning execution in line with contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities to achieve safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, deliver regular progress reports, and capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
  • Specific commissioning responsibilities on Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
  • Must have EFW (Energy from Waste/Waste to Energy) experience
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) role  
  • Leeds
  • Immediate Start
  • 2 months minimum
  • £600 - £700 per day (Outside IR35)

Site Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/2/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Engineer on a project in London. The Site Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400/450.            Key skills
  • Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
  • Set out, level and survey the site
  • Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculation
  •  Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
  • Carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors - this is site-specific and may not be the case on all projects
  • Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors
  • Prepare reports as required
  • Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Engineer role  
  • North London
  • 12 Months
  • £400-450 per day
  • Immediate Start

Cladder
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/11/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $37.0 /HR
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 Kent.        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      
  • Kent
  • 5 months minimum
  • August 2025
  • Competitive rates

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/24/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 10 month contract for its Belvedere site. The HSE Advisor role comes with a flexible rate.             Key skills  
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
  • 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
  • Provide 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
  • Undertake internal inspections and audits of the standards of HSE on site and the work practices employed
  • Liaises with other HSE professionals (both internal and external) to achieve a positive HSE culture
  • Provides regular HSE training / information for new employees
  • Undertakes site HSE inductions on an ongoing basis
  • Assists in emergency response at site · Assists in the organisation of medical examinations (i.e. drug and alcohol testing, etc) of all staff on site
  • Must be flexible to work nights and days
  • Ideally hold experience within the Energy from Waste sector
  • Must hold NEBOSH
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role  
  • Belvedere
  • 10 months minimum
  • Outside IR35
  • Nights

Senior Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 8/29/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil Engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Site Manager on a 6-month minimum contract for its Cheshire site. The Senior Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  
  • Reporting to management with progress updates 
  • Attending coordination meetings 
  • Coordination with the client’s management team
  • Quality Assurance documentation via Fieldview
  • Daily briefings via Fieldview
  • Health and safety 
  • Operational management 
  • Must hold Civils / RC background
  • Must hold SMSTS
  • Must have Fieldview experience
  • EfW experience is beneficial
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Site Manager role  
  • Cheshire
  • £400.00 Per Day
  • 6 Months minimum

Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/17/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil subcontractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a 12-month contract for its Cheshire site. The Quantity Surveyor role comes with a day rate of £450.             Key skills  
  • Mentor the commercial team where required promoting CPD, etc.
  • Oversee all assigned commercial accounts in line with the R&Rs outlined below.
  • Actively chase up applications, payment certs and associated payments.
  • Negotiate, agree, and close out final accounts.
  • Ensure compliance on assigned commercial accounts are in line with contractual obligations surrounding payment terms/commercial calendar and construction law.
  • In the unlikely event of a dispute, oversee, negotiate, attend and see through dispute resolution meetings through necessary means such as arbitration or similar.
  • Establish, update and maintain a schedule of rates for tendering purposes
  • Establish, update and maintain a schedule of current day works rates.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quantity Surveyor role  
  • Cheshire
  • £450.00 Per Day
  • 12 months

Commissioning Maintenance Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/4/26
  • END DATE: 8/31/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Commissioning Maintenance Engineer on a 4-month minimum contract for a project in Leeds starting immediately.             Key skills
  • Execute mechanical works in line with EfW commissioning requirements, ensuring compliance with HSEQ, schedule, and contractual obligations
  • Support plant start-up activities including fault finding, system checks, and equipment readiness
  • Monitor plant performance and diagnose issues across boilers, rotating equipment, and auxiliary systems
  • Work closely with commissioning and operations teams to resolve technical issues quickly and effectively
  • Report deviations, risks, and performance issues to the Commissioning Manager
  • Carry out mechanical tasks including pump overhauls, filter changes, lubrication, and system maintenance
  • Maintain plant equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition during commissioning
  • Plan and execute maintenance activities including spares, consumables, and resource requirements
  • Record all activities within CMMS / PAMELA systems, ensuring accurate documentation
  • Support sampling and testing activities (e.g. water, oil, waste streams, IBA) as required
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Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Maintenance Engineer role  
  • Leeds
  • May 2026
  • 4 Months min
  • £500-550 per day
  • Outside IR35

BIM Coordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/5/26
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a BIM Coordinator for a long-term contract for a project in North London.             Key skills  
  • Support the Project Information Manager and BIM Manager with a robust digital framework.
  • Implement rigorous quality assurance procedures and coordination workflows throughout project lifecycle.
  • Assist in the application of the BIM Execution Plan and the Information Management Plan. 
  • Assist in review and help implement proper element and parameter naming on the model and prepare asset data procedures.
  • Help to prepare and apply model quality assurance template report, IDS and apply clash report templates. 
  • Help to implement model quality assurance.
  • Must have experience in performing model audits and quality reports.
  • Must have advanced experience of Autodesk Revit, Blender/Blender BI, and Navisworks
  • Must have practical knowledge of managing information within a common data environment (ISO 19650 workflows).
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the BIM Coordinator role  
  • North London
  • £400.00 - £450.00 per day
  • May 2026
  • Long-term contracts

Site Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 2/6/26
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Site Surveyor on a 12 month minimum contract for its London site. The Site Surveyor role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills • Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives • Set out, level and survey the site • Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations • Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project • Carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors - this is site-specific and may not be the case on all projects Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Surveyor role  
  • London
  • 12 Months minimum
  • Outside IR35