Lucy Pook

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

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

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

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

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 are looking to recruit a Cladding Manager for an immediate start on a 6-month minimum on an Energy from Waste project in Kent.        Key skills required for the Cladding Manager  

• Attend Coordination meetings.
• Conduct daily site briefing and toolbox talks.
• Laise with PM, black hats, sub-contractors, and H&S advisors with regards to progress, materials, and site activities.
• Implement project plans according to project schedule.
• Serve as the main on-site point of contract for client.
• Oversee daily operations on construction site.
• Monitor work to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
• Assign tasks and ensure efficient use of labour.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and labour.
• Maintain daily site diaries and logs.
• Address on-site challenges and delays proactively.
• Manage equipment, tools, and materials on-site.
• Laise with Project Manage to make real-time decisions to keep the project on track.
• Enforce adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Must hold relevant Cladding experience as a Supervisor / Site Manager
• Must hold SMSTS / SSSTS

Location and timeframe of the Cladding Manager       

• Kent
• 6 months minimum
• Immediate Start

 

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 partnering with a successful and leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Civil Project Manager on a 24-month minimum contract for its Ireland site. The Civil Project Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  

• Dual role as Project Construction Manager for Civil works, transitioning into more of Site Manager position for remainder of the project.
•  Lead and encourage contractor teams meeting HSEQ requirements.
• Oversee civil project team
• Define and manage Civil Project scope e.g. Design Scope & WBS
• Take ownership of civil change management and cost control.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Must have previous experience as a Civil Construction Manager / Project Manager with either an EPC / Leading Civil Subcontractor
• Must also have experience within Energy from Waste or similar industries.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Project Manager role  

• Ireland
• 24 Months minimum

Crane Co-Ordinator - EfW West Midlands £400-450 Per Day Outside IR35 January 2024 24 Months     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Crane Co-Ordinator on a 24 Month contract for its site in the West Midlands. The Crane Co-Ordinator role comes with a day rate of £400-450 Per Day.                   Key skills:

• Co-Ordinating and Supervising lifting and rigging activities.
• Review lifting plans.
• Ensure ground conditions are safe for any operations involving mobile cranes.
• AP duties which will include appraisals & planning lifting activities.
• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator Duties
• General H&S activities.
• MEWP experience.
• NEBOSH qualified.
• Qualified SAP / Must hold an AP ticket.

West Midlands, £400 Per Day, 24 Month Contract, Crane Co-Ordinator role:

• Immediate Start
• Outside IR35

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to  or call to speak to  who can tell you more.