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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a SHE Coordinator to work on a CHP plant in Seascale. 

The SHE Coordinator role comes with a competitive salary, pension and additional benefits.

If you’re an aspiring SHE Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that promotes safety, health and environmental compliance, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the SHE Coordinator role Reporting to the SHEQ Manager you will:

• Support the implementation of safety, health and environmental processes in line with business and legislative requirements.

• Provide guidance on company procedures to employees and contractors.

• Carry out workplace inspections, ensuring actions are followed up to completion.

• Contribute to communication channels including newsletters, meetings and training sessions.

• Assist with incident investigations, reporting and follow-up of recommendations.

• Support waste management and COSHH compliance.

• Represent the SHE function at internal and external forums.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent.

• Experience of working within a legislative framework.

• Knowledge of auditing and risk assessment techniques.

• Ability to deliver training and presentations.

• IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications are desirable.

Personal skills The SHE Coordinator role would suit someone who is:

• Able to work as part of a team and support colleagues.

• Methodical and accurate in their approach.

• Confident in communicating with different groups.

• Focused on continual improvement of skills and knowledge.

• Responsible for achieving agreed outcomes.

 

Salary and benefits of the SHE Coordinator role

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme

• Additional benefits

• Opportunities for development

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with Seabank Power to recruit a Compliance Officer for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in Bristol.

The Compliance Officer role comes with a starting salary of £40,00 with flexibility for the right candidate + benefits.  If you’re a Compliance Officer and are looking to work for an organisation that offers a professional and friendly working environment, an on-going training and development program and a performance culture that encourages success then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Compliance Officer role Reporting to the HSE/Compliance & Performance Engineer, you will:

• Take charge of legal and other non-regulatory compliance requirements, internal HSE audits, DSE requirements, fire safety, task audits and site inspection.
• Deputise for incident reporting and investigation, confined space safety, reviewing HSE suggestions and concerns, safety rules audits, emergency exercises, reviewing plant modification requests, process safety management, HSE meetings, ISO45001/14001 Management System certification, external HSE audits and contract management/supervision.
• Assist with HSE KPIs and power station performance reporting.
• Be expected to have a level of involvement in liaison with and reporting to regulatory authorities, waste management and attend HSE conferences and forums.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Holding a recognised HSE qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH is beneficial but not imperative.
• Strong understanding of HSE principals. 
• ISO 45001 / 14001

  Personal skills The Compliance Officer role would suit someone who is:

• An individual who can operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of working with and alongside others as required across a range of departments. 
• Strong IT skills 
• Able to work flexibly and on your own initiative.
• Possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Having a can-do attitude – prepared to get hands on when necessary to achieve the company objectives e.g. confined space atmosphere testing.

 

Salary and benefits of the Compliance Officer role

• Starting salary of £40,000 with flexibility for the right candidate. 
• Additional overtime (x1.5) available as required and during outage periods.
• Private medical, annual bonus, salary sacrifice pension, flexible working, social events, cycle to work and EV leasing schemes.
• Monday to Friday working hours 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading organisation in the power generation sector to recruit a Maintenance Manager to work at an Energy from Waste facility in Dundee.

This crucial Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits such as £7,500 car allowance, pension, private medical insurance and bonus up to 12.5%. 

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Manager with a background in power generation or heavy process industries and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of multi-skilled technicians, embedding a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Manage all aspects of plant maintenance to maximise availability and efficiency.

• Plan and oversee maintenance outages, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

• Take responsibility for procurement, contractor management, and ensuring value for money across maintenance activities.

• Monitor budgets and expenditure, contributing to long-term financial planning.

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 55001).

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver maintenance strategies and improvement projects.

• Maintain oversight of critical spares and stock control to support reliability.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.

• Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent).

• Proven leadership in a maintenance or engineering role within a power station or similar heavy process industry (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Refinery, Petrochemical, Marine, etc.).

• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, including PSSR, LOLER, and PUWER.

• Experience with rotating plant, steam systems, and balance of plant equipment.

• Proficiency with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

  Personal skills The Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has excellent leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.

• Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Is commercially astute with experience managing budgets and procurement.

• Communicates effectively with colleagues, contractors, and regulators.

• Is adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role

• Up to £75,000 per year + 12.5% bonus, 10% pension, £7,500pa car allowance. 

• Company benefits package.

• Full-time, site-based role (40 hours per week).

INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading timber manufacturer to recruit a Project Engineer based in Scotland with the ability to carry out national travel. 

This crucial Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

If you’re a Project Engineer with experience in engineering solutions for biomass systems and are looking to work with an organisation that values sustainability and innovation, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Customer Engineering Manager, you will:

• Develop and improve maintenance plans and tasks to ensure maximum plant availability.
• Liaise with field service engineers and site personnel to understand and optimise maintenance requirements.
• Analyse boiler performance data, diagnose issues, and provide technical solutions for performance improvement.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures to enhance operational reliability.
• Maintain and enhance the Pirana system for industrial heat and installed assets at customer sites.
• Provide guidance and support to the sales team regarding technical queries for new and existing projects.
• Assist with technical reporting, including system performance and compliance reporting.
• Proactively comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring the upkeep of certifications and compliance standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent qualifications with relevant experience).
• Proven experience in a maintenance or reliability role, preferably in a relevant industry such as biomass or industrial heat systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting and providing customer support, particularly in a field service context.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to analyse performance data and implement practical solutions.
• A full UK driving licence, with the flexibility to travel across the UK and stay away from home as needed.

Personal skills

The Project Engineer role would suit someone who:

• Is a collaborative team player, capable of developing constructive relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Can make confident decisions and think creatively to resolve issues.

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Company benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth

INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber processor to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for its Troon site.  The Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive hourly rate + 30% shift allowance and additional benefits.  If you’re a multiskilled Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a recognised leader in their industry, then submit your CV to apply today.                  Responsibilities and duties  Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will:

• Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance on production plant and equipment.
• Installation of new equipment
• Fault find and resolve problems on equipment.
• Participate in both summer and winter plant overhauls.
• Complete work permits as required. 

Professional qualifications  We are looking for someone with the following:

• Time-served multi skilled maintenance professional
• Experience in similar heavy processing environment. 
• Relevant engineering qualification in either mechanical or electrical. 
• Multiskilled 

   Personal skills The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Excellent with planning and attention to detail
• Able to work individually or part of a team.
• Self-motivated. 

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role 

• Competitive salary
• Shift allowance

Astute's Power team are partnering with one of the largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure in Europe.  They are looking to recruit a Senior Development Engineer who will be based from home and will be challenged with growth of the team. The Senior Development Engineer plays a vital part in providing customers engineering solutions including problem resolution and energy profile reduction. If you have a background working in engineering, District Heating or a similar environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about energy, then upload your CV to today.                     Responsibilities and duties Working as the Senior Development Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the UK development team which will consist of 3-5 direct reports across UK.
• Taking the technical lead on complex projects
• Building relationships with customers to understand requirements.
• Project development budgets
• Providing analysis of key project and developments
• Allocating team workload, ensuring objectives are maintained
• Managing design process, creating decarbonisation proposals

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree educated or HND in a Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Materials or Chemical Engineering
• IOSH or NEBOSH certificate
• Experience/Knowledge of industry standards (CIBSE Regs, building services, British Standards, ISO etc)

    Personal skills The Senior Development Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Development Engineer role

• Competitive salary of up to £79,595
• Bonus
• 26 days holiday
• Generous pension scheme

INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnering with one of the leading energy providers in the UK, they are looking to recruit a Heating Engineer to cover their energy centres in the East London area. The Heating Engineer will play a vital part in the corrective and preventative maintenance activities in all areas of the process which will include plant rooms, pumping stations, district heating pipework and heat metering equipment. If you’re an experienced Gas Engineer with commercial or industrial scale experience, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Energy Centre Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Be responsible for maintaining the district heating assets including, boilers, plant rooms, pipework networks and pumping stations covering corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance
• Assist the O&M Team Leaders with both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Be involved with improvements in performance of assets
• Ensure health and safety is adhered to across complex commercial environments
• Travel to surrounding sites to perform maintenance on district heating network
• Participate in call-out rota, 1 in 5

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Hold an ONC/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Engineering Discipline
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining commercial heating and pipework systems, heat generation and heat transfer equipment
• Experience with the safe isolation and re-commissioning of plant/pipework and electrical systems
• Health and Safety knowledge – IOSH and/or NEBOSH are desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence

    Personal skills The Heating Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great work ethic

    Salary and benefits of the Heating Engineer role

• £45,636 - £57,937 
• 1/5 call out rotation with £4000 retainer paid + OT 
• London living allowance of £3550 for eligible candidates 
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company van and fuel card 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber manufacturer and energy provider to recruit a Shift Electrician to work at their site in Invergordon.

This crucial Shift Electrician role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as plenty of opportunity for overtime.

If you’re a qualified Electrician with experience in an industrial environment and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

    • Carry out electrical maintenance across all areas of the plant.

    • Conduct fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical equipment.     • Perform visual inspections and ensure machinery operates efficiently.     • Work with the maintenance system to complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.     • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.     • Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions.     • Maintain accurate records of electrical repairs and inventory. Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

    • Time-served Electrician qualification with relevant industrial experience.

    • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.     • Knowledge of single and three-phase motors.     • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.     • Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems. Personal skills

The Electrician role would suit someone who:

    • Has strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

    • Communicates effectively with colleagues and contractors.     • Can work independently and as part of a team.     • Is well-organised with good attention to detail. Salary and benefits of the Electrician role

    • Competitive salary

    • Benefits package     • Shift pattern including nights and OT opportunities   

INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a global EPC contractor, to recruit a Design Development and Project Manager for an industrial waste water treatment project in North London. 

The Design Development and Project Manager role offers a flexible salary of c.£65,000 + benefits. 

If you’re an Project/Design Manager professional looking to work on a major infrastructure project with a company that prioritises safety, sustainability, and professional development, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will:

• Oversee technical project management activities across key work packages.
• Review and approve designs, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Work closely with technical advisors to guarantee engineering excellence.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and contractor performance.
• Ensure adherence to site regulations and client regulations.
• Support construction and design quality assurance processes.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• 5-8 years of experience in project management within large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple workstreams and manage stakeholders.
• Experience with design approvals and construction quality assurance.

Personal skills The Project Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has a dynamic and adaptable approach to project delivery.
• Is confident in managing technical discussions and approving designs.
• Works effectively under pressure and can balance multiple priorities.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates well with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

• Flexible salary of c.£65,000 + benefits