Melanie Noble

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy and environmental consultancy with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit for a Senior Grid Engineer for its Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Bristol offices. The Senior Grid Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience plus benefits with flexible hybrid working available. If you’re experienced as a Grid Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop into a senior role and want to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As Senior Grid Engineer you will:  

• Understand the UK grid application process for generator connections, including documentation, timescales, and fees.
• Assess transmission securities and liabilities relevant to generator projects to mitigate risks.
• Review offers from National Grid, providing detailed briefs to clients on key attributes.
• Support clients in navigating grid application processes for UK and overseas connections.
• Share knowledge with the team, mentoring graduates/consultants to enhance expertise.
• Stay updated on energy regulatory changes and their implications for clients.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with industry stakeholders for new opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives by sharing insights and expertise.
• Provide practical understanding of transmission and distribution grid applications.
• Manage and analyse energy regulatory frameworks to support client needs.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Experience or willingness to learn client management and develop longstanding relationships.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks for renewable projects' grid connection, including transmission and distribution, with knowledge of use of system charging and Ofgem dealings

    Personal skills The Senior Grid Engineer role would suit someone who:  

• Possess experience in, or be willing to learn, financial project management, ensuring projects meet strict timelines and budgets.
• Exhibit commercial awareness of the energy industry, including market trends and key players

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Grid Engineer role  

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• 25 days Holiday plus public holidays
• Pension 5% matched contribution
• One Professional Membership

 

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy consultancy, committed to sustainability and professional development, to recruit a Planning and Environmental Consultant for its Irvine office.

 

The strategically important Planning and Environmental Consultant role comes with a salary of £32,000- £45,000 depending on experience, pension, excellent career development and culture.

 

If you’re a planning professional with experience in environmental assessments and project leadership and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the Planning and Environmental Consultant role

Reporting to the Planning Director, you will:

• Provide technical leadership on planning and environmental projects, ensuring feasibility, compliance, and alignment with project goals.
• Manage planning applications, environmental assessments, budgets, and resources across multiple projects.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, reviewing and developing their technical work.
• Keep abreast of planning policy and environmental regulations, advocating for policies that support renewable energy.
• Produce and review high-quality planning and environmental reports, ensuring they are client-ready.
• Use software such as GIS, Resoft Windfarm, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop to create engaging project outputs.
• Build strong client relationships through clear, professional, and proactive communication.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and helping clients overcome challenges.

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related discipline (RTPI or IEMA membership desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK planning and environmental legislation, particularly in renewable energy.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully managing planning applications and environmental assessments.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop).

 

Personal skills

The Planning and Environmental Consultant role would suit someone who is:

• A natural leader who inspires and mentors others.
• Highly organised with excellent project management skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify client needs and business opportunities.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Positive, professional, and committed to collaboration, communication, and clarity in their work.

 

Salary and benefits of the Planning and Environmental Consultant role

• £32,000- £45,000 (dependent on experience).
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading marine, wind and offshore engineering consultancy with a commitment to professional development, innovation and sustainability to recruit a Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer on a 12-month contract working from one of its offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Chester or Nottingham. The Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of up to £60 per hour depending on experience.                   Key skills  

• Engineering degree relevant to Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years engineering experience.
• Willingness to work in various environments (office, client offices, offshore).
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Understanding of legislation, codes, and standards.
• Commitment to health, safety, environment, and quality control.
• Proficiency in executing engineering projects, including design and analysis.
• Adherence to processes and procedures directed by management.
• Effective communication for client meetings and reporting.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role  

• Outside IR35
• Up to £60 PH depending on experience.
• 12-month contract with potential to extend.

 

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a dynamic FTSE250 renewable energy provider, committed to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Project Delivery Engineer – Subsea & Moorings for their Aberdeen site. The Senior Project Delivery Engineer – Subsea & Moorings role comes with a salary up to £85,000 based on experience, excellent pension benefits, and flexible working arrangements. If you’re a driven engineer with expertise in moorings and subsea construction looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that innovates and delivers solutions from design to commissioning, apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will:  

• Lead technical responses for project tenders related to marine and subsea construction activities for permanent floating structures.
• Manage projects based on type and scale under the supervision of the Head of Projects.
• Deliver engineering deliverables for specific projects independently or in conjunction with internal and external resources.
• Develop operational procedures for offshore utilization, including step-by-step methodologies, rigging arrangements, equipment requirements, and lifting plans for marine and subsea construction activities associated with moorings and SURF.
• Develop mobilisation and demobilisation plans for installation and anchor handling vessels and supervise quayside activities.
• Create, maintain, and report on project schedules as required.
• Actively participate in HIRA and QHSE-related activities.
• Oversee offshore operations during execution phases to ensure adherence to procedures and guidelines.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in marine or subsea construction (Moorings/SURF) for the energy industry, including oil and gas or renewables sectors.
• Experience in the design and installation of permanent mooring systems for units such as FPSOs, FSOs, FSUs, FWTs, CALM buoys, etc.
• Experience in developing offshore operational procedures for installation and subsea construction projects.
• Knowledge of Orcaflex is advantageous.

Personal skills The Senior Project Engineer (Moorings/Subsea Construction) role would suit someone who is:  

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• A proactive problem solver.
• Collaborative and works well with others to maximise team achievements through developing relationships and continuous sharing of knowledge and ideas.
• Committed to professional development and continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Engineer (Moorings/Subsea Construction) role:  

• Salary up to £85,000
• 34 days holiday (Including 4 fixed Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family policies
• Private Medical Healthcare

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leader in renewable energy, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With over 25 years of experience, our partner develops and builds wind and solar farms, as well as battery and hydrogen projects worldwide. Their specialist teams handle every aspect of project development and implementation—from site assessment, planning and engineering through to operational management and maintenance of assets. We are recruiting for a Project Manager (Project Development) to join their dynamic team. If you’re a Project Manager with pre-planning experience within the renewables sector, then apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Lead Project Manager, you will:  

• Develop onshore wind, battery, and hybrid energy projects, including other renewable technologies.
• Engage and manage consultants and review expert studies and impact assessments for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Statements (ES), and appeal documentation.
• Coordinate and negotiate planning compliance submissions and monitor reporting schedules.
• Represent the company in planning and other site-related matters, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.
• Create and maintain project documentation to meet company standards and external monitoring requirements.
• Deliver projects within budget and on time, managing invoice and payment schedules, and highlighting any risks or concerns to management. 

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:

• Academic degree in planning, environmental, or engineering disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and environmental impact regulations.
• Extensive experience with site assessment, planning application/consent processes, including environmental impact assessments for major renewable energy projects.
• Working towards or holding a professional qualification (MRTPI, MRICS, MIEMA, MICE) is advantageous.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, efficient, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently on specific tasks.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Capable of working effectively within a team and managing external stakeholders.
• Able to travel frequently throughout Scotland with a full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

• Up to £70,000 depending on experience.
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering the South of England, with occasional travel for business needs. The role involves onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40k plus a vehicle. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people first, upload your CV to apply today! Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional Qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays 
• Great company culture and regular social events 
• Bonus programme 
• Pension scheme 

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Astute’s Renewables team is proud to be working in partnership with a leading company in the wind energy sector. With extensive experience in O&M service contracts and a strong presence in the UK, our client delivers cutting-edge onshore wind operations and maintenance solutions. We are recruiting for a Contract and After Sales Manager to manage the full lifecycle of service maintenance contracts across Great Britain, from initial drafting and negotiation through to execution and compliance. If you’re an experienced contract manager in the energy or renewables sector, and you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping contracts that support operational and financial performance, we want to hear from you.   Responsibilities and duties of the Contract and Aftersales Manager role   Reporting to the Head of Aftersales you will:  

• Analyse existing contracts and adapt templates to meet customer and business requirements.
• Lead negotiations for new contracts and renewals within company guidelines.
• Define financial margins and pricing for contractual services.
• Draft, finalise, and oversee the signing of all customer contractual documents.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and warranties.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legislation.
• Present contractual offers for internal approval and to clients.
• Provide contractual expertise to After Sales, Service, and Sales teams.
• Support tender preparations and negotiations with specialist knowledge of service performance.
• Advise on interpretation and application of contract clauses.
• Collaborate with contract experts and legal teams to validate and adjust contract terms.
• Ensure internal teams are informed about new contracts, conditions, and customer expectations.
• Develop new contract concepts and templates in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Integrate market feedback and customer needs into updated contract models.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management practices.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree or diploma in business management, contract management, or related field.
• Demonstrable experience in a contract management role.
• Knowledge and experience with contractual, commercial, and technical aspects of the energy industry; wind experience preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of commercial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and SAP.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

  Personal skills   The Contract and Aftersales Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Flexible and proactive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Self-starter: assertive, entrepreneurial, and independent.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise workloads.
• Capable of handling complex situations and providing clarity.
• Collaborative but independent in thought and decision-making.
• Politically aware with strong stakeholder management skills.

Salary and benefits of the Contract and Aftersales Manager role  

• Salary up to £70,000
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme

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Astute’s Renewables team is proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking planning and environmental consultancy committed to delivering high-quality results in the renewable energy space. We’re looking for a Landscape Architect who combines technical excellence with a passion for sustainability and mentoring others. You’ll be responsible for managing and delivering all landscape and visual aspects of renewable energy projects, including LVIAs and design work. If you’re a Landscape Architect with experience in renewable energy projects and a passion for sustainable design, ready to grow your career and mentor others, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities and Duties of the Landscape Architect Role As Landscape Architect you will:  

• Work on planning applications at local, major and national levels of development
• Use tools like AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and Revit to produce reports and visuals
• Mentor and upskill junior team members while contributing directly to project work
• Lead project delivery from design through to construction stages
• Support site assessments, field work, and cross-disciplinary team collaboration
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, consultees and colleagues
• Apply your knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant environmental regulations

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (or working towards it)
• Strong report writing and graphical communication skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, SketchUp, GIS, and MS Office
• Experience delivering LVIAs and working across multi-disciplinary teams
• Background in renewable energy projects
• Clear understanding of the UK planning process

Personal skills The Landscape Architect role would suit someone who is:  

• Proactive, solution-focused and passionate about sustainable development
• Collaborative and enthusiastic about mentoring and knowledge-sharing
• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• A confident communicator – both verbally and in writing

Salary and benefits of the Landscape Architect role  

• Salary up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
• Excellent Career opportunities with dedicated time each month to support professional development
• 28 days annual leave with holiday buy/sell scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an innovative renewable energy company that specialises in large-scale ground-mounted solar systems, providing design, manufacture, and installation services. We are recruiting for a Solar Piling Rig Operator to cover projects Nationwide. The Solar Piling Rig Operator comes with a salary up to £60,000 depending on experience. If you’re a Piling Rig Operator with experience in the Solar sector and are looking to work for an organisation that looks after their team with fairness and opportunity, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Installation you will:  

• Operate specialised piling rigs, including compact, self-propelled, and hydraulic crawler models.
• Ensure accurate placement and alignment of piles to meet project specifications.
• Drive or screw piles (metal, wood, or concrete) into the ground to provide foundational support for solar farm structures, targeting 80–100 holes per day depending on ground conditions.
• Configure rigs for travel and safe operation on varied site conditions.
• Conduct pre-use equipment checks to ensure machinery is in optimal working condition.
• Safely operate machinery on uneven, confined, or challenging terrain.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Identify and respond to hazards, including overhead services and unstable ground.
• Perform routine rig maintenance, shutdown procedures, and understand operational limitations.
• Prepare rigs for de-rigging and transportation between project sites.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Piling Operations (Piling Rig Operator) or equivalent experience.
• CPCS Piling Rig Operator certification or similar recognised qualification preferred.
• Clean Full UK Licence.
• Solid understanding of piling rig components, controls, and safe operation practices.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate pile placement and compliance with safety protocols.
• Practical knowledge of industry regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ability to adapt to different site conditions and terrains.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

    Personal skills The Solar Piling Rig Operator role would suit someone who is:  

• Physically fit and able to handle the demands of outdoor construction work.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own tasks.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills for coordinating with colleagues on site.
• Problem-solving mindset to quickly address challenges in varying site conditions.
• Adaptable and flexible to work nationwide and with possible occasional weekends.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.
• Eager to learn and develop skills in piling operations and renewable energy projects.

    Salary and benefits of the Solar Piling Rig Operator role  

• Salary circa £60,000 depending on experience
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Contributions
• Opportunities for professional development

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