Melanie Noble

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 partnering with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its site in Invergarry, Scotland. The Service Technician role comes with a starting salary of £41,000, plus overtime, bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you’re an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Service Technician you will:  

• Performing maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
• Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
• Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
• Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
• Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
• Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
• Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
• Other required service tasks.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
• Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
• Chester Step would be an advantage.
• Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

    Personal skills The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
• A great team player.
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Proactive in their approach to tasks.

    Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role  

• Salary of £41,000
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• Mon-Fri working week, with early finish Fridays!
• Weekends on call (1 in 3)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
• 5% company bonus

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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 one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its sites in West Cork Ireland. The Service Technician role comes with a salary of €41,400 plus overtime, bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you’re an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Service Technician you will:  

• Performing maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
• Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
• Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
• Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
• Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
• Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
• Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
• Other required service tasks.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
• Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
• Chester Step would be an advantage.
• Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

    Personal skills The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
• A great team player.
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Proactive in their approach to tasks.

    Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role  

• Salary of €41,400 plus overtime 
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• Mon-Fri working week, with weekends on call (1 in 3)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
• 5% company bonus

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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 partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Recruitment Specialist to support the growth of the team. This Recruitment Specialist role comes with a salary of up to £45k plus company benefits. If you’re an experienced Recruiter and have a background from within the solar or renewables sectors and are looking for a new challenge upload your CV to apply today!                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the HR Manager you will:  

• Act as the main contact for recruitment agencies, providing accurate role briefs and managing performance.
• Screen CVs/applications and present suitable candidates to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, logistics, and candidate communications.
• Ensure a smooth, professional recruitment process and positive candidate experience.
• Support hiring managers with interview preparation and timely feedback.
• Draft and issue offer letters/contracts and manage compliance checks (right-to-work, screening, records).
• Maintain accurate recruitment and HR administration records.
• Support onboarding to ensure seamless new hire integration.
• Build and maintain a light candidate pipeline and contribute to employer branding initiatives.
• Manage LinkedIn searches, share market insights, and provide workforce planning support.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experienced in recruitment coordination for solar and renewable energy roles, managing multiple positions and supporting hiring managers.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, compliance knowledge, and accurate record-keeping.
• Excellent communicator, confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in technical/engineering recruitment within the renewable sector.
• Proficient with recruitment agencies, ATS platforms, and employer branding/social recruitment initiatives.

    Personal skills The Recruitment Specialist role would suit someone who is:  

• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to balance multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Professional and approachable, prioritising a positive candidate experience.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively within a team.

    Salary and benefits of the Recruitment Specialist role  

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Medical cash plan
• Employee assistance programme.

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Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a utility scale solar O&M company to recruit a Junior Field Service Engineer for its sites in Bristol and the surrounding areas. This role comes with a salary of £32,000 - £36,000 DOE, company van and provides an excellent opportunity to move into the utility scale solar world. If you’re a qualified electrician and are looking to get into the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations you will:

• Assisting with planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements. Learning around reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and standard operating procedures
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical installation/maintenance work in either an industrial, commercial or even domestic capacity
• Full UK licence

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

• Keen to get into renewables A real passion for renewable technologies such as solar PV, battery storage etc
• Happy to travel around to sites in a field-based role

Salary and benefits of the Junior Field Service Engineer role

• Salary of between £32,000 to £36,000 Depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Great opportunity to get into renewable energy

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of utility scale solar projects, to recruit a HV Design Engineer to support with commercial-scale and utility-scale projects. The HV Design Engineer role comes with a Salary up to £70,000 + car allowance, healthcare and flexible, hybrid working along with training and development opportunities. If you’re a HV Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that has strong commitment to people and planet, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the HV Design Engineer role Reporting to the Operations Director you will:  

• Lead electrical design of HV and LV systems, with a focus on MV (11–33kV) networks, for utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects.
• Develop and review system architecture and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from concept through to detailed design, including MV collection and grid interface design.
• Manage and coordinate grid connection applications, including technical submissions and liaison with the relevant DNO.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable grid codes and connection standards, including G99 and G100 requirements.
• Coordinate and review electrical studies such as load flow, fault level analysis, protection coordination, and power quality assessments.
• Specify and define primary electrical plant, including transformers, MV switchgear, protection systems, inverters, and metering equipment.
• Support protection design activities, including relay settings aligned with grid compliance requirements.
• Provide technical input across procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energisation phases, ensuring compliance with BS, IEC, and ENA standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of UK grid code requirements and ENA standards.
• Familiarity with G99 and G100 connection standards.

Personal skills The HV Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Proven experience designing HV and LV systems within the power generation sector, ideally with exposure to solar PV projects.
• Experience managing grid connections and liaising directly with DNOs.
• Experience delivering grid studies, including load flow, fault level, and protection coordination.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design and grid integration requirements.

Salary and benefits of the HV Design Engineer role  

• Salary between £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Health insurance.
• Company pension.
• Training and professional membership fees.
• Other benefits to be discussed.

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading commercial and industrial renewable energy provider, specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of solar PV and clean energy solutions for businesses across Ireland, to recruit a Solar O&M Engineer to monitor and maintain multiple sites. The Solar O&M Engineer role comes with a salary up to €60,000, vehicle and excellent package including training and development opportunities. If you’re a Solar O&M Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that are a growing organisation at the forefront of commercial and industrial renewable energy projects, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Solar O&M Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Monitor the performance of operational solar PV sites using remote monitoring and SCADA systems.
• Review plant data, identify underperformance and investigate technical faults to maximise system availability.
• Support the day-to-day technical management of a portfolio of operational renewable energy assets.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance activities across multiple sites.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs and component replacements where required.
• Assist with inverter, DC cabling and electrical system maintenance to ensure optimum plant performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and spare parts inventories.
• Produce performance and maintenance reports for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health, safety and quality standards.
• Travel to sites across Ireland as required, including occasional overnight stays.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least two years' experience within the solar PV or renewable energy sector.
• Understanding of power system protection and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single line diagrams and technical schematics.
• Experience maintaining LV electrical systems, DC cabling and medium voltage infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Personal skills The Solar O&M Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Analytical with strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple maintenance activities.
• Flexible to travel regularly to operational sites.

Salary and benefits of the Solar O&M Engineer role  

• Salary up to €60,000, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Company pension.
• Private health insurance.
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, including support for professional memberships.
• Accommodation provided for overnight project work where required.

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