Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a 6-month contract for its site in Oxfordshire. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  

• Overseeing site day-to-day activities and installation of modular builds
• Adhering to HSE requirements
• Ensuring transport and deliveries are kept on top of on site
• Liaison with the Site and Office teams regularly
• Raise and Sign-off permits
• Must hold modular build experience
• Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS
• First Aid (beneficial)

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role  

• Oxfordshire
• 6 Months
• £400.00-£450.00 Per Day

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 leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector who are looking to recruit a Commissioning BOP (Balance of Plant) Supervisor on a 12-month contract basis.        Key skills required for the Commissioning BOP Supervisor   

• Mechanical engineer with at least 5 years of experience in the commissioning of thermal power plants, EFW or similar. Having been responsible for the commissioning of the BOP in this type of plant.
• Leadership, teamwork skills and the ability to solve problems independently are characteristics that the candidate must possess.
• Must have Knowledge of logic diagrams and TFAs management skills will be valued
• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the candidate will be responsible for commissioning the BOP in collaboration with other disciplines, such as electrical, I&C, operations, etc and with the TFAs of the boiler supplier.
• Coordinating with the site LOTO responsible Senior Authorised Person for planning and implementation of all permits related activities  

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commissioning BOP (Balance of Plant) Supervisor   

• West Midlands
• Outside IR35
• Sept/October 2025
• 12 Months minimum

Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting an HSE Advisor to join a leading sub-contractor on a site in Scotstoun, Glasgow. You will be required to work only 1 day a week on a long-term contract.    The HSE Advisor position is paying £300.00 per day.      Key skills required for the HSE Advisor role 

• Ensure all health and safety documentation is up to date, accurate, and compliant with current legislation.
• Maintain records of site inductions, training certificates, inspection reports, permits to work, and other H&S paperwork.
• Support the site management team in document control and administration related to health and safety.
• Provide guidance to site staff on completing forms and understanding H&S documentation requirements.
• Must have NEBOSH and experience on a large-scale construction project.
• Must be flexible to work only 1 day a week (Monday – Thursday)

Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role      

• Glasgow

• £300.00 Per Day

• Outside IR35 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass site in Chester on a contract basis for an immediate start.            Key skills  

• Act as the Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Promote and support plant safety initiatives, including participation in Near Miss and Incident Investigations, and implement resulting recommendations.
• Ensure all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) assets comply with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and test software modules and control systems or equivalent platforms.
• Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations for EC&I systems to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, method statements, and technical guidance.
• Implement, maintain, and test SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
• Own and manage the Safety Instrumented System (SIS), including maintenance, proof testing, and performance verification.
• Support outage and maintenance activities, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant completion of all EC&I work, and maintain accurate reporting within the CMMS.
•  Must have experience in a relevant environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical process)
• Must have worked with rotating machinery and Instrumentation.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the EC&I Technicians  

• Ince, Cheshire
• November 2025
• 3-6 Months minimum
• Competitive hourly rate
• Outside IR35

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a BIM Programmer on a contract basis for its Northeast London site. The BIM Programmer role comes with a competitive day rate.                 Key skills  

• Develop programming solutions using C# and SQL.
• Work with Navisworks API and Revit API to customize and optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with the BIM team to implement Autodesk Forge solutions.
• Support BIM Manager with the integration of digital tools across projects.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the BIM Programmer role  

• Northeast of London
• Long term Contract
• Competitive Day Rate

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

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Mechanical & Electrical Subcontractor within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Engineer on a 6-month contract for its Birmingham site. The Electrical Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400.             Key skills  

• Assist with the installation of electrical scope which includes Electrical Equipment, CMS (primary & secondary), cable installation, cable terminations, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, instrumentation and controls etc.
• Review electrical drawings for buildability and proposed installation methodology
• Liaise closely with the planner to ensure all take-offs are incorporated within the programme and the installed measure is correct to ensure accurate progress is recorded
• Liaise with the client for solutions to any design issues encountered and formalise through the correct project process
• Co-ordinate with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure a smooth execution of the electrical works scope
• Assist with the planning, forecasting labour levels etc. to undertake the works
• Oversee the installation of the electrical equipment to ensure it is safely installed and all testing is undertaken correctly and in line with manufacture recommendations
• Ensuring all works are being undertaken safely and in accordance with the project H&S requirements
• Must have worked on large industrial projects 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Engineer role  

• Birmingham
• £400.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• 6 Months

Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting an HSE Manager to join an Industrial Wastewater Treatment (WWTW) plant in London. The HSE Manager role offers the opportunity to lead all health, safety, and environmental activities on-site, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices on a major industrial project with a leading Principal Contractor.   The HSE Manager role is paying between £550-600 per day.      Key skills required for the HSE Manager role 

• Lead the management of all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related activities across the project as part of the management team, and in accordance with CDM2015 and the DEL integrated management system.
• Develop, implement, and update as necessary, the Construction Phase Plan, Construction Environmental Management Plan, and associated HSE documents throughout the life of the project.
• Advise Project Director of all incidents reportable under the companies recordable incident guidelines and R.I.D.D.O.R. in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the project is aware of and complies with all legislation in relation to the use of its plant and equipment, as well as workplace activities, and that the project meets its statutory and industry obligations in respect to industrial and safety matters at all times.
• Must hold previous water industry experience and worked as a primary / principal contractor.
• Must hold BSc/NEBOSH Diploma

Location, day rate and timeframe of the HSE Manager role      

• London 
• 12-18 Months minimum

• £600 per day

• Outside IR35