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 dutiesReporting to the Customer Engineering Manager, you will:
We are looking for someone with the following:
Personal skills
The Project Engineer role would suit someone who:
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role
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Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a growing servicing company in the power sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for its operations across the South East of England, including Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.
The Senior Authorised Person role comes with a competitive and flexible salary, pension, and additional benefits.
If you’re an experienced Senior Authorised Person with UKPN authorisation up to 11kV and are looking for a new opportunity, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Authorised Person roleReporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will:
Plan and oversee power outages related to electrical maintenance and vegetation management.
Apply and remove safety measures, including earths, backfeeds, and generation connections.
Lead and manage the electrical provision team, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulations.
Support the delivery of power outage programmes while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Monitor budgets associated with electrical works, ensuring cost-effective operations.
We are looking for someone with the following:
UKPN Senior Authorised Person status up to 11KV overhead lines.
HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Full UK Driving Licence.
The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who is:
Highly safety-conscious with a meticulous approach to compliance.
A strong leader with experience managing teams and subcontractors.
Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under operational constraints.
Organised and efficient in planning and executing power outages.
Competitive and flexible salary and benefits package.
23 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
Annual bonus scheme and share options.
Robust pension scheme.
Private healthcare options, including online GP access.
National gym membership discounts.
Employee recognition programmes and volunteering days.
Astute’s Power team is partnering with an energy provider to recruit a Power Systems Engineer based near Coventry, Nottingham or Kingswinford on a hybrid basis.
The Power Systems Engineer role comes with a salary of £51,620 - £65,907 + additional benefits.
If you’re an Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that supports the UK energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Power Systems Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:
Deliver dynamic analysis and compliance studies for power systems projects
Lead the technical aspects of project delivery, reporting, and proposals
Build and maintain client relationships to support future business opportunities
Conduct studies related to voltage fluctuations and earthing
Support developers with grid connection requirements
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
At least two years of experience with UK Grid Code compliance studies
Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and knowledge of ETAP, IPSA, CDEGS, or XGSLAB
Personal skills The Power Systems Engineer role would suit someone who is:
Able to work collaboratively within a project team
Capable of analysing complex technical problems
Effective in both written and verbal communication
Focused on meeting customer and project needs
Salary and benefits of the Power Systems Engineer role
Salary of up to £65,907 depending on experience
Pension scheme
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Bonus opportunities
Flexible working options
INDPOWAstute’s Power team is partnering with a timber manufacturer and energy provider to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to work at their CHP plant in Invergordon.
This Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role offers a competitive salary, opportunity for overtime and a benefits package.
If you are an experienced maintenance professional with experience in industrial environments, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and dutiesReporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:
We are looking for someone with the following:
The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who:
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Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with Seabank Power to recruit an Electrical Technician for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in Bristol.
The Electrical Technician role comes with a starting salary of £53,829, rising to £59,811 following successful probation, in addition to a bonus, pension, flexible working and a range of other benefits.
If you’re an Electrical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that operates a major UK power station, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and installations on a range of electrical systems
Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting to maintain plant availability
Use the maintenance management system for work scheduling and reporting
Manage external contractors and supervise on-site works
Deliver small plant improvement projects from design to implementation
Work with high and low voltage systems including transformers, motors, switchgear and actuators
Operate in compliance with ATEX equipment requirements
Able to work independently and manage technical tasks
Competent in using IT for day-to-day activities
Clear and effective in communication at all levels
Willing to work flexibly across a range of technical challenges
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role
Starting salary: £53,829, rising to £59,811 post-probation
Annual bonus
Private medical insurance
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Relocation assistance
Flexible working options
Cycle to work and EV leasing schemes
Social and team events
Paid overtime at 1.5x base rate (available as required and during outages)
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.
This Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of £50,000 - £66,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours. If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician or Engineer with a background in heavy process industries or defence, submit your CV to apply today.Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:
Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment
Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation
Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines
Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation
Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems
Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations
Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties
Review and recommend spare parts holdings
Set and manage the mechanical department budget
Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering
Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards
5+ years of relevant experience
Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation
Comfortable working in a demanding environment
Effective at prioritising and decision-making
Confident with written and verbal communication
Computer literate
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role
£50,000 - £66,000 + benefits