Kelsey Bakovljev

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading client in the energy sector to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its biomass power plant in Sittingbourne, Kent.

• Lead and supervise the operations team during your shift, ensuring safe and efficient plant performance

• Act as the control person under the site’s Safety Rules, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Manage and support Assistant Shift Team Leaders and Waste Acceptance Operators

• Monitor plant systems and adjust controls to optimise output and compliance

• Ensure accurate reporting of operational performance and incidents

• Maintain site documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives

   

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or similar technical training

• NVQ or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

• Experience operating high-pressure steam systems in a power generation or continuous process environment

• Good understanding of environmental and H&S regulations

   

• A confident team leader with excellent communication and decision-making skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities

• Flexible and adaptable, particularly within a shift-working environment

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and safety

   

• £66,506 + £3120 location allowance

• Comprehensive company benefits

• Opportunity to join a growing energy business with long-term career development

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary, strong pension package and a days-based working pattern.

If you’re an Engineering and Maintenance Manager seeking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety and long-term asset performance, submit your CV to apply today.

• Lead the Engineering & Maintenance Department, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of engineering activities.

• Oversee maintenance strategies, technical standards and engineering procedures.

• Support major maintenance events, investigations and plant incidents.

• Develop and manage departmental staff, setting objectives and monitoring performance.

• Control engineering budgets and ensure work aligns with the Annual Operating Plan.

• Maintain and improve the site CMMS, engineering documentation and contractor management.

• Provide technical guidance on complex issues and contribute to site improvement initiatives.

• Deputise for the Plant Manager and participate in the duty manager rota.

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

• Senior E&M leadership experience in a continuous process environment.

• Strong knowledge of engineering risk, asset integrity, ATEX/DSEAR and compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with COMAH, Process Safety and Safe Systems of Work.

• Experience managing budgets, technical standards and major maintenance activities.

• Competence in CMMS use, engineering documentation and contractor oversight.

• A confident leader with strong communication and coaching skills.

• Highly organised, commercially aware and committed to safety.

• Able to make sound decisions and manage technical challenges effectively.

• Focused on continuous improvement and long-term asset performance.

• Competitive salary and pension

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 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. 

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

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

• Competitive salary
• Shift allowance

Astute’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.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

• Diagnose and repair faults in key technical process equipment to ensure the reliability and consistency of plant operations.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct inspections on plant equipment, including motors, pumps, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards, promoting a culture of accountability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with motor controls, pressure and temperature sensors, and other control systems.
• Provide support for PLC fault-finding and control system maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, system changes, and equipment configurations.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Time-served, dual-trained electrical/mechanical engineer with experience in an industrial setting.
• City & Guilds/NVQ qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who:

• Ability to be flexible around shift pattern including nights. 
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and contractors.
• Has a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• A competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible around shift pattern including nights. 

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