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Head of Renewables at Astute People Ltd
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Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/29/24
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading Solar EPC with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Site Manager for its Dunfermline site. The strategically important Site Manager role comes with a salary of £65k, 10% Bonus, company vehicle, life and health cover, IT and PPE. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, quality and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Sites you will:  
  • Represent Employer with key stakeholders, including Clients, ICP’s, DNO’s, Subcontractors, Landowner’s, OEM’s, Technical Advisors etc
  • Management of key project resources including engineering team, on site quality managers, subcontractors and suppliers
  • On site management of utility scale solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
  • Responsibility for ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • SMSTS Trained
  • Black CSCS card preferable
    Personal skills The Site Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Experienced as Site Manager on utility scale solar PV projects (20MW+) is highly desirable.
  • Experience of constructing ‘Tracker’ mounting structure a plus
  • Proven track record in ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations
    Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role
  • £60k - £65k basic
  • 10% Bonus
  • Company vehicle, health & life cover, IT and PPE
   

Construction Manager - Biogas
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/10/25
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY

  Astute’s Team is exclusively partnered with a business in the anaerobic digestion sector who are looking for a contractor to assist on an upgrade project on a biogas site. The contract Construction Manager / Site Manager will oversee the implementation of a new CO2 project and upgrade. Please reach out if you’re experienced in completing similar projects in the anaerobic digestion sector and have been a Construction Manager of an anaerobic digestion CAPEX, OPEX or new build project before.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Construction Manager role Reporting to key stakeholders you will:  
  • Ensure the timely and proper completion of a CO2 upgrade on an AD plant
  • Manage external contractors to complete their works as per plan, contractual obligation and to quality standards
  • Oversee HSE of external contractors, reporting on any issues
  • Control key elements of the project
  • Provide oversight and strategic direction of the implementation of the new technology on site
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience managing anaerobic digestion capital projects (or in a very similar environment if not AD)
  • Demonstrable experience in successful construction / project completion
Personal skills   The Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Organised, meticulous and methodical
  • Someone who is detail-oriented
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Construction Manager role  
  • Day rate to Ltd company contractor TBC with Astute, please discuss with us
  • Start date early May 2025
  • End date mid-late September 2025
  • Must be on site in Norfolk

 

Solar Technician - Suffolk
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We’re looking for a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join the team to cover large scale, ground mount solar assets across Norfolk and just into Suffolk too. This Solar Technician comes with a salary up to £40,000, with door to door pay and paid overtime too, including travel time.  If you’re wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space with growth potential, please read on and apply below.   Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Technician role   Reporting to the Field Service Team Leader you will:  
  • Ensure the best performance of large-scale renewable energy assets
  • Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery storage sites
  • Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your duties
  • Test both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issues
  • Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assets
  • Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems
  • Looking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result
  • Occasional electrical works across the site including the welfare cabins and other associated electrics
  • Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this
We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation
  • 2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred
  • Solar experience is preferred but not essential
  • Any health and safety qualifications are a benefit
  • Full UK driving licence
Personal skills   The Solar Technician role would suit someone who:  
  • Enjoys being on the road visiting sites
  • Someone who enjoys fault-finding and maintenance rather than installation
  • Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry
  Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role  
  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience  
  • Door to door pay
  • Private health cover
  • Life insurance
  • Company van and fuel card (and can be for personal use)
  • Company pension
  • 33 days holiday inc. BH
  • Company bonus

Solar PV Engineer / Technician - St Neots
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £50,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician, Solar Electrician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. There is genuine training and development with this role too, with internal succession planning and development being absolutely key to their growth.   Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role   Reporting to the Regional Team Leader you will:    
  • Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
  • Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
  • Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
  • Daily reports on the work carried out on site
  • Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
  • Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
  • Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
  • Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
  • Occasional working and staying away
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale
  • Level 3 electrical qualifications
  • 2391 test and inspection
  • HV AP is desirable
  • Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment
  Personal skills     The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:    
  • Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
  • Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters
  Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role    
  • Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
  • Company bonus up to 12.5%
  • Vehicle and fuel car
  • Private healthcare
  • Life insurance worth up to £200,000
  • Phone, laptop and equipment provided
  • Flexible working

Solar PV Engineer / Technician - Colchester
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £50,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician, Solar Electrician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. There is genuine training and development with this role too, with internal succession planning and development being absolutely key to their growth.   Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role   Reporting to the Regional Team Leader you will:    
  • Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
  • Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
  • Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
  • Daily reports on the work carried out on site
  • Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
  • Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
  • Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
  • Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
  • Occasional working and staying away
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale
  • Level 3 electrical qualifications
  • 2391 test and inspection
  • HV AP is desirable
  • Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment
  Personal skills     The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:    
  • Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
  • Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters
  Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role    
  • Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
  • Company bonus up to 12.5%
  • Vehicle and fuel car
  • Private healthcare
  • Life insurance worth up to £200,000
  • Phone, laptop and equipment provided
  • Flexible working

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Biogas Team is partnering with a key player in the anaerobic digestion market who are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their team. They design, build and maintain assets across the country and we’re looking for a Field Service Engineer who is happy with being away from home most of the week and/or working long days (which are rewarded with excellent overtime rates). The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary up to £45,000, plus overtime and van and paid fuel. If you’re a Field Service Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation where you can make a genuine difference, whilst growing personally and professionally, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Engineer role Reporting to the Service Manager you will:  
  • Provide UK-wide on-site support, repairing, maintaining and servicing key equipment at customer locations across the UK
  • Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and planned preventative maintenance on a selection of equipment, like pumps, motors, conveyors, pipework, mixers and other typical parts on an anaerobic digestion site
  • Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults, undertake repairs, and test machinery to ensure performance and safety standards are met
  • Commission equipment and assist with installations at customer sites as required
  • Accurately complete service reports, job sheets, and technical documentation within required timescales
  • Provide assistance to the UK Service Manager and want to learn some of the managerial tasks to increase your skillset
  • Collaborate effectively within the engineering team to meet operational targets and customer requirements
  • Stay away through the week when required and be flexible with plans changing at relatively short notice
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification as a minimum
  • Proven experience in a field engineering role
  • Experience in anaerobic digestion, energy from waste, sewage/effluent treatment, fast-paced food production or something similar
  • A clean UK driving licence
  Personal skills   The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Flexible and happy to travel
  • Someone who is happy to stay away when required, which could be regular
  • Someone who isn’t shy of some wet, smelly or cold conditions (especially in the Winter)
  Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  
  • Up to £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
  • Overtime rate of 1.5x hourly rate after standard hours are worked
  • Van (or access to one) and paid fuel
  • Pension and holiday allowance
  • Genuine progression opportunity within the company

Solar PV Engineer - Bristol, Gloucestershire, Newport
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £50,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician, Solar Electrician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. There is genuine training and development with this role too, with internal succession planning and development being absolutely key to their growth.   Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role   Reporting to the Regional Team Leader you will:    
  • Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
  • Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
  • Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
  • Daily reports on the work carried out on site
  • Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
  • Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
  • Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
  • Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
  • Occasional working and staying away
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale
  • Level 3 electrical qualifications
  • 2391 test and inspection
  • HV AP is desirable
  • Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment
  Personal skills     The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:    
  • Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
  • Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters
  Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role    
  • Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
  • Company bonus up to 12.5%
  • Vehicle and fuel car
  • Private healthcare
  • Life insurance worth up to £200,000
  • Phone, laptop and equipment provided
  • Flexible working

Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/29/24
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY

Solar Technician - Derby
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Field Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £48,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Field Solar Engineer role Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:  
  • Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
  • Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
  • Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
  • Daily reports on the work carried out on site
  • Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
  • Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
  • Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
  • Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
  • Occasional working and staying away
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Utility scale solar experience is key for this area
  • Level 3 electrical qualifications
  • 2391 test and inspection
  • HV AP is  desirable
  • Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment
Personal skills   The Field Solar Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Dynamic and who enjoys fault-finding
  • Knowledgeable about SCADA and CCTV systems as well as solar
  • Willing to travel
  Salary and benefits of the Field Solar Engineer role  
  • £38,000 - £48,000 salary, depending on experience
  • Weekend rota with additional payment
  • KPI related bonus
  • Training and progression
  • Private healthcare
  • Life insurance
  • Company van
  • Mobile phone, laptop and PPE
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CAD Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/24/24
  • END DATE: 12/31/24
  • PAY RATE: $220.0 /DAY

CAD Engineer – Industrial and Process Plant

London

3 month Contract role, potentially longer

 

Competitive day rates, depending on experience

 

Introduction…

Astute have been selected to source a CAD Engineer to work for a sustainable energy company in London on a 3 month contract which could extend to 6 months and beyond. They create bespoke solutions per site/company to ensure they are as energy efficient as possible and we’re looking for a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer to join the time to help through a busy period with project work across mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural disciplines.

 

At interview stage, there will be a 3D AutoCAD competency test, likely to involve conversion of a 2D drawing into 3D using the 2D DWG in under an hour.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Preparing 2D and 3D drawings layout drawings
  • Working on a variety of projects, anything from hospital plant room design and install, to HVAC design in airports
  • Design the layout and integration of new or modified equipment for HVAC and plant rooms
  • Able to conduct site surveys in order to accurately draw and design
  • Able to design to programme and timescales
  • Liaising with project teams, suppliers and clients alike
  • Read P&IDs and update design drawings

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • Minimum 2 years of genuine AutoCAD 2D and 3D experience
  • Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or AutoCAD MEP
  • An excellent general understanding of engineering principles and piping standards
  • HNC or HND is engineering hugely preferable
  • Clash detection experience with Autodesk Navisworks is desirable
  • Revit and BIM modelling experience also desirable
  • As a contractor, you must have your own laptop and AutoCad 3D licence

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

  • Competitive day rates
  • Initial 3 month contract with the potential extension to 6 months and longer
  • Working from home but closer to central London is best, but please feel free to apply if you’re further afield
 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.