Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis. Key skills required for the Outage QA/QC Engineer role  

• Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
• Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
• Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
• Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
•  Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
• Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
• Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
• Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
• Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
• Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Must hold QA/QC inspection experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Must hold Confined Space, Face Fit Testing Certificate, CSCS Card (or equivalent) and CSWIP Welding Inspector Qualification
• Must be prepared to work long hours

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Outage QA/QC Engineer role  

• Leeds
• £30.00 per hour
• 2+ Months contract
• April 2026

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Lead Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis. Key skills required for the Lead Outage QA/QC Engineer role  

• Pre-Outage activities will be to Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations.

• Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs.
• Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components.
• Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components.
• Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria.
• Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Support FATs, punch list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment.
• On the outage you will be required to lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts.
• Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems.
• Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks.
• Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports, weld logs, and pressure test packs.
• Raise NCRs, manage quality issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Support final documentation turnover and completion dossiers for outage deliverables.
• Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
• Must have experience on vendor/manufacturing inspections and site outage inspection activities.
• Must hold Confined Space, Face Fit Testing Certificate, CSCS Card (or equivalent) and CSWIP Welding Inspector Qualification
• Must be prepared to work long hours

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead Outage QA/QC Engineer role  

• Leeds
• £35.00 per hour
• 2+ Months contract
• April 2026

 

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

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Quality Electrical Engineer on a 8 month minimum contract basis for its West Midlands site for an immediate start.   The Quality Electrical Engineer role comes with a day rate of £450. Key skills required for the Quality Electrical Engineer role  

• Oversee and monitor Quality Plans of subcontractors and EPC
• Review and approve subcontractors Technical Procedures
• Oversee subcontractors ITPs
• Oversee subcontractors EC&I testing
• Complete Quality audits to subcontractors and supplier’s installations
• Assemble electrical Final Quality Dossiers
• Detect, submit, and monitor non-conformities
• Liaise with Client Electrical Engineer
• Must have electrical engineering knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of DSEAR / ATEX compliance
• Ideally have experience in the Energy from Waste (EFW) new build sector or similar

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Quality Electrical Engineer role  

• West Midlands
• £450-£500 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• Immediate Start
• 8 Months minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a cable solutions provider to recruit a Project Manager for its site in Dunbar on a permanent basis.              Key skills  

• Manage and oversee the execution to completion of the project.
• Awareness to specific site characteristics (topography, landscape, environmental and ecological constraints, current infrastructure, sustainability, health and safety)
• Work closely with the design and wider team to manage and develop any necessary Scope of Works, Division of Responsibilities, Employer and or Client Requirements and Technical Specifications for Onshore Cable works.
• Interface extensively with the client’s offshore cable team to manage the interface of the cable landfall.
• Actively manage to appointment any required subcontract requirements, specifically HHD/Civils.
• Source, review, appoint any such required consultants and/or internal colleagues to develop and carry out pre-condition surveys.
• Interface, liaison and coordination with any parties responsible for coinciding works.
• Organise and chair project update meetings with any relevant stakeholder/parties.
• Must have proven experience in a similar position within Power/Energy/Renewables construction projects with ideally a HV (High Voltage) background.
• Hold an understanding / background in construction civil engineering.
• Must have strong communication skills with an ability to engage with clients
• Must be flexible to travel to other sites for project meetings from time to time.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager role  

• Dunbar
• November start
• Competitive Salary
• 25+ days holiday
• Attractive benefits package

 

Astute’s Power team is looking to recruit a P6 Planner on a pipework installation project in Hertfordshire on a 9-12 month contact basis for a start in November.     Key skills required for the P6 Planner:    

• Working with the PM and pipe coordinators to create a resource loaded baseline (contract) schedule in Primavera P6.
• Progress will be measured using physical percent complete. User defined fields will establish the physical percent complete by recording meters installed against individual sub-system total meterage’s.
• Record progress and monitor performance against scheduled percent complete. 
• Manage the schedule daily, record delays by intersecting activities with delay durations inserted as activities to assist commercial EOT claims.
• Carry out routine critical path analysis and identify mitigation measures to recover any negative float / delays.
• Produce look ahead schedules as identified by the contract and / or requested by the Project Manager.
• Produce progress / quantity curves for weekly reports.
• Experience on piping or pipework scope of works will be highly beneficial
• Must have CSCS Card or able to obtain one.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the P6 Planner    

• Hertfordshire
• November 2025
• 9-12 Months
• Competitive hourly/daily rate

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a sub-contractor who are looking to recruit a Lifting Supervisor / Coordinator on a 4-month minimum contract for a large construction project in Deeside.        Key skills required for the Lifting Supervisor / Lifting Coordinator     

• Oversee lifting operations using cranes and mechanical equipment. 
• Ensure compliance with UK safety regulations (LOLER, PUWER). 
• Lead lifting teams (crane operators, riggers, slingers). 
• Conduct equipment inspections and maintain safety records. 
• Coordinate with site management to meet project schedules.
• Must hold an CPCS Card – A62

  Location and timeframe of the Lifting Supervisor / Coordinator     

• Deeside
• Immediate Start
• 4 months minimum
• Competitive Day Rate

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Payroll & HR Administrator on a 9-month contract on a hybrid working role in Farnborough.             Key skills  

• Deliver transactional HR services locally, aligned with Group P&C processes
• Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll interface
• Ensure local HR compliance with employment laws and Group governance
• Collaborate closely with global P&C colleagues to implement strategies and initiatives
• Must hold strong experience in HR Operations and Payroll Administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with HRIS knowledge as a plus
• IPASS (Irish Payroll Association Qualification) qualification ideal but not essential
• Irish employment Law also beneficial but not essential

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Payroll & HR Administrator position  

• Farnborough
• £20.00 per hour
• 9 months minimum