Lucy Pook

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

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 Chester.        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      

• Chester
• 5 months minimum
• August 2025
• Competitive rates

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 18-month contract for its site in West Midlands.             Key skills  

• Manage contract administration and procurement processes for M&E works.
• Perform regular cost monitoring and reporting throughout project lifecycle.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value for the organization.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and settlement of contractual claims.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in M&E quantity surveying.
• Utilize building information modelling (BIM) and 3D models to enhance accuracy and efficiency in quantity take-off.
• Experience within the EfW sector or similar industry highly beneficial.
• Must have worked extensively on M&E packages.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the M&E Quantity Surveyor role  

• West Midlands
• Outside IR35
• Competitive Day Rate
• Feb/March 2026
• 18-month minimum contract

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

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.  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector. They are looking to recruit 6 x Sheet Metal Workers on a 3-month minimum contract for its site in Essex.      The Sheet Metal Worker role comes with a competitive hourly rate.       Key skills required for the Sheet Metal Worker role   

• Required to carry out boiler cladding works
• Must be able to work with trapezoidal and flat sheet metal
• Able to perform various finishing tasks such as corners and hatches
• Must have a solid understanding of sheet metal work
• Must hold a valid VCA or CSCS Card, Working at Heights, Abrasive Wheels & Manual Handling Certificate
• Must also hold all PPE & relevant Tools such as Drill, Marking Measure Talmeter, Riveting & Universal Pliers, Special Wool Scissors, Wool Cutting Knife, AWL, Tape Measure, Offset cutting snips, Divider, Locking Grip Pliers, Square, Straps with buckle, Wire Tie Tool and Pincers.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Sheet Metal Worker role      

• Essex

• 3 months minimum  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a 6 month contract for its Northeast London site. The Quantity Surveyor role comes with a day rate of £500.             Key skills  

• Commercial management of subcontract packages from tender selection to award, management throughout to the settlement of final account.
• Measurement of Civils, Steel Frames and multiple process disciplines.
• Payment Application / Certificates Management.
• Variations/Field Extra Work Order Management (FEWO).
• Claims Management (both Head and Subcontract).
• Must hold experience in Energy from Waste (EFW) or similar industry
• Must hold BSc Hons or MSc in Quantity Surveying and hold an MRICS membership.  

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quantity Surveyor role  

• Northeast London
• £500.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• 6 Months Minimum
• Immediate Start

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Scaffold Coordinator on a long-term contract for its West Midlands site. The Scaffold Coordinator role comes with a rate of £400.00 per day.                  

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).
• Actively encourages and lead contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSW requirements.
• Ensures that all relevant HSW requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSW team.
• Act as the principal contact in the co-ordination of all scaffolding equipment on site. Chair co-ordination meetings between the various contractors on site to ensure the minimum hindrance to the construction work.
• Ensure all scaffolding operations are planned, organised, and undertaken by competent persons. Ensure that the scaffolding equipment is positioned and installed so, as to minimise any risks e. g. from the load falling or striking people.
• Ensure that scaffolding equipment is suitable for the proposed use and is marked with any appropriate information to be taken its safe use into account.
• Ensure that scaffolding equipment and scaffolding accessories are subject to a periodic thorough examination to confirm they are fit for purpose. Design and pre-plan the scaffold including weight limitations, scaffold type, fall protection, tie-offs, supports.
• Candidate must hold a CISRS card and an SSSTS or equivalent.
• Must have experience on large construction projects.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Scaffold Coordinator role  

• West Midlands
• £400.00 Per Day
• 12-18 Months Minimum Contract
• Outside IR35