Lucy Pook

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste Sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer on a 12 months contract for its Leeds site. The Commissioning Lead Engineer role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to HSEQ.  Actively encouraging and leading the contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements.
• Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into commissioning in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team and that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSEQ requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Lead the commissioning within area of responsibility for the principal contractor and ensure works are executed in accordance with contract requirements, and conform with the approved drawings and standards, project time and budget
• Supervise and check the commissioning works being performed by the contractor in respect of timescales, HSEQ and compliance with the approved drawings and standards
• Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, the Commissioning Manager, Erection Supervisors, HSE and Commercial Dept regarding commissioning works on time delivery, at costs and according to the specified quality and HSE requirements
• Co-ordinates sub-contractor and vendor activities on site in line with programme and project requirements. Ensuring that sub-contractors are coordinated with other site works, material and all other requirements are in place in order for them to efficiently perform required tasks.
• Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all activities

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer role  

• Leeds
• £550.00 Per Day
• 12 Months
• Outside IR35

CDM Manager – EFW £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35) 12 Months Astute’s Power team is currently partnering with an EPC Contractor on their new build Energy from Waste facilities to recruit a CDM Manager. This position is available on either a part time or full-time basis across sites in Birmingham and Northeast of London. The CDM Manager role comes with a day rate of £550-600. Key skills:

• Undertake suitable pre-qualification exercise and advise Project Engineering Manager in respect of project competency status.
• Manage CDM compliance throughout the project duration.
• Identify & Manage pre-construction information (PCI): Review PCI available and, where applicable identify gaps in content and formal communication of the same.
• 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.
• Develop and manage the project H&S file strategy.
• Feed PCI into the mobilisation process and collaborate with Contractors (including PC’s) in the development of design risk information and constructability reviews.
• Produce and deliver project specific CDM, or other training where a need is identified, including to offshore (non-UK) design organisations.
• Advise on CDM related issues such as design change, material (COSHH) issues and arising from unforeseeable events.

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.  

Head of Gas Market Development 6 Month Contract Jan 2024 Start Inside IR35 £1,500 Per Day Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow Location (Hybrid Available)      About the role: Astute's Power team is partnering with one of the largest energy companies in the UK to support them with a strategic hire for a Gas Market Development ESO leader. Our client is currently looking for a Gas Market Development ESO Leader to join their team based in Warwick or Wokingham. You will be responsible for leading a team of experts to develop long-term Gas market strategies and help align the company's energy transition to attain Net Zero emissions. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the  Gas Market Development ESO you will:

• Lead a team of experts, providing context, direction and guidance that enables them to analyse market trends and dynamics.
• Develop a long-term Gas market strategy for the FSO.
• Contribute to and influence policy development related to the Gas market in the UK, inputting into the vision and high-level model to ensure policy change in the UK and EU.
• Lead large, complex, and multi-faceted initiatives and programmes on behalf of the FSO, mobilising and leading the relevant resources across the FSO (and externally) to ensure the market makes the most appropriate choices related to gas

    Personal skills: The  Gas Market Development ESO role would suit someone who is:

• A proven leader with impeccable influencing and negotiating skills.

• An experienced professional in the Gas sector with demonstrable strategic experience

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.

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.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Finishing Foreman on a 3-month contract for its Leeds site.    The Finishing Foreman role comes with a day rate of £300.00.      Key skills    

• Co-ordination of internal fit-out for an office fit-out.
• Overseen various packages such as drylining, ceiling, flooring, decoration, joinery and general building works.
• Co-ordination of M&E Contractors alongside other Supervisors
• Hold Site & H&S knowledge and logistics.
• Enforce site standards.
• Must hold a good understanding of quality management system and able to plan, monitor and control all aspects.
• Must have a Shopfitting / Building background
• SSSTS / SMSTS
• First Aid
• CSCS Card

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Finishing Foreman role    

• Leeds
• £300.00 Per Day
• 3 Months 

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Site Manager on a 12 Month Contract for its Leeds site. The Electrical Site Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  

• Promote and support principles of HSE policy.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method statements.
• Understand scope of works and installations methods to ensure works specification is achieved
• Be an effective leader throughout the working day
• Must hold relevant Electrical experience and Qualifications
• Must hold either an SSSTS/SMSTS and a CSCS Card
• Ideally hold experience in the Energy from Waste sector

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Site Manager role  

• Leeds
• 12 Months
• Competitive Rate

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector who are looking to recruit a System Coordinator / Deputy Commissioning Manager on a 12-month contract basis.        Key skills required for the System Coordinator / Deputy Commissioning Manager   

• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the candidate will be responsible for coordinate and collaboration with other disciplines, such as electrical, I&C, operations, mechanicals, etc.
• Coordinating with the site LOTO responsible Senior Authorized Person.
• Permit to work request and the legal certifications knowledge to achieve the MEC reports & readiness reports.
• Review and monitor the subcontracts commissioning activities, review and approve the commissioning procedures.
• Must be a Mechanical or Electrical engineer with at least 5 years of experience in the commissioning of thermal power plants, EFW or similar.
• Must have experience as being responsible for coordinating commissioning systems, coordinating operation of systems to start-up / shut down plants.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the System Coordinator / Deputy Commissioning Manager    

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

 

Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on an OCGT Power Station on a 3/6-month contract basis for its plant in Birmingham from November 2025. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician role comes with a day rate of between £300-350 per day (Inside IR35).             Key skills  

• Responsible for the planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance on mechanical assets such as pumps, gearboxes, valves, gas turbines etc
• Work in line with maintenance techniques and practises
• Assisting in plant developments
• Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work.
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure plant availability.
• Ideally C&G/NVQ Level 3 minimum in Engineering or Apprentice qualified – Mechanically biased
• Prior experience within heavy process engineering environments such as Power Stations (EfW, Biomass, OCGT/CCGT, CHP)
• Must be familiar with pumps, valves, piping and rotating equipment.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician role  

• Birmingham
• November 2025
• 3-6 Months minimum
• £300-350 per day (Inside IR35)

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) on a 12-month contract for its Essex site. The Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills

• Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during commissioning, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams
• Review and implement HSEQ requirements in commissioning, ensuring safe practices are followed according to RAMS and site standards
• Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring they align with project contracts, timelines, budgets, and approved standards
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities to ensure timely, quality, and safe completion of tasks

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer role  

• Essex
• 12 Months
• £550.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35