Tim Norford

Astute's renewable team is partnering exclusively with the world's largest independent renewable energy company. Due to ongoing expansion, we are seeking a Director of Controls and Hardware Products to join the team. This role entails leading the development and delivery of cutting-edge digital and physical products for the renewables sector. The Director of Controls and Hardware Products position offers an attractive package, featuring an increased car allowance, substantial bonus opportunities, private healthcare coverage, and the opportunity to work for a company that prioritises fostering a genuine work-life balance. If you possess a proven track record in the wind O&M sector, particularly in leading product development teams, and are seeking your next opportunity to spearhead innovation and advancement in this dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Director of Controls and Hardware Products you will:

• Lead a diverse team of technical experts, engineers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving environment.
• Partner closely with R&D to integrate novel technologies into site trials and product offerings.
• Engage with the Product Delivery team to ensure the capacity for delivering products on a large scale.
• Supervise both in-house and external resources to meet contractual obligations.
• Forge connections with suppliers and negotiate contracts that facilitate product development.
• Take ownership of the product roadmap, ensuring its timely delivery and driving towards an industry-leading product portfolio.
• Formulate and oversee the budget for the Controls and Hardware Product division, ensuring adherence to budgetary objectives while achieving set goals.
• Foster cross-functional cooperation with Technology/Engineering, Services, Product, Security, Innovation, Quality, Growth, and Program Management teams to expand the product portfolio.
• Analyse financial performance metrics to inform data-driven decisions regarding product investment strategies.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the controls and hardware products division.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven background leading a product development team in digital and physical systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely deliver innovative products with commercial success.
• Possess strong knowledge of renewable technologies, in particular wind turbines.

    Personal skills The Director of Controls and Hardware Products role would suit someone who.  

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication abilities, adept at navigating complex situations and effectively influencing individuals at all organisational levels.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
• Acts as mentor and coach to develop team and build capabilities for present and future.
• Can create and drive a vision with clear guidance on how to accomplish it.

    Salary and benefits of the Director of Controls and Hardware Products role  

• Market-competitive remuneration
• Senior Bonus scheme
• Enhanced Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• 24 days holiday plus buy/sell holiday options.
• Enhanced family leave

 

Astute’s Renewable Energy Team is exclusively partnering with a key player in the Solar and BESS market who are looking for a HV Contracts Manager to join the team. The role is a pivotal one and the purpose is to ensure operational excellence and to ensure the provision of HV support across the business is there when required This HV Contracts Manager role comes with a salary up to £55,000, incremental supplements for additional qualifications, a company vehicle plus bonus and generous benefits package. The ideal location would be in the South around Oxfordshire but we’re open to a more remote option too. If you’re a HV Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an innovative and proven Solar and BESS operator, EPC and developer, please get in touch. Responsibilities and duties of the HV Contracts Manager role Reporting to the HV Manager you will:  

• Manage all key personnel/companies both internally and externally relating to the HV activities
• Planning and execution of HV switching, isolations and earthing up to 33kV (this is subject to internal sign off with competence)
• Schedule HV operations in different regions, staying up to date with any contractual obligation
• Assist with understanding and interpreting client requirements within the HV scope of contract
• Ensure that proactive, annual maintenance schedules are created and adhered to
• Assess the existing HV supply chain and ensure it’s effectiveness, suggesting any improvements/changes with a data-driven approach
• Be able to carry out some HV remedial works when the decision is made to do the works internally
• Provide HV technical support for Field Engineers
• Full job spec available on application and request post telephone call with Astute

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience in large scale renewables projects, ideally BESS and/or solar
• Experience switching up to 33kV, 66kV would be great
• At least a NVQ level 3 in electrical installation, higher qualifications hugely desirable

Personal skills   The HV Contracts Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• A strong communicator
• Excellent organisational skills
• Someone proactive and solutions-focussed

  Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role  

• Up to £55,000 basic salary
• Increases depending on authorisations
• Company vehicle
• Bonus up to 12.5%
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Great pension
• 33 days holiday inc BH

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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, really looking after their employees. We’re open to newly qualified Electricians as well as experienced Electricians too so if you're curious about the role and have your level 3 qualifications, please apply.

This Field Service Technician / Solar Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience, with the chance of overtime but with a work-life balance being key for the client. 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 Reporting to the Area Manager you will:  

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar assets
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites in Chichester and the surrounding areas, perhaps travelling further on occasion for business need
• 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
• Gain Authorised Person status after received training
• 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 assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV
• Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs t

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Level 3 in electrical installations as a minimum
• 18th edition wiring regs
• Ideally you will have C&G 2391 or equivalent
• A HSE qualification is desired
• Experience within a solar or BESS environment is hugely preferred
• UK driving licence is essential

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

• Flexible with location and in travelling outside of your patch on occasion
• Experience liaising with third parties and troubleshooting
• Experience reading, writing and assessing RAMS is hugely beneficial
• Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference

Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role  

• A starting salary up to €50,000 depending on experience
• Bonus, overtime and increased pay for on call rota
• PPE, toolkit, work van (for business purposes) provided and annual leave
• Additional company benefits including private healthcare
• 33 days holiday (inc. BH)
• Company pension

 

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  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

 

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

Electrical Supervisor - Construction UK Wide £40,000 - £50,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading EPC company in the renewable energy sector, to support with a pipeline of utility scale solar site constructions across the UK. The Electrical Supervisor role comes with a salary between £40,000 - £50,000 + KPI driven bonus and other company benefits with excellent development and progression opportunities. If you’re a qualified Electrician with excellent understanding of installation works and are looking to work for an organisation that is a leader in the renewable energy sector, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Site Manager you will:

• Plan, supervise and coordinate subcontractors performing electrical construction works.
• Review electrical installation works carried out against specifications, supplier manuals and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure all team has relevant training, tools, and equipment.
• Complete Construction site documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure all HSQE is maintained to the highest standards and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations and task specific RAMS.
• Review works in accordance with inspection and test plans.
• Identify and escalate any NCR’s or risks to budget, programme or quality to Site or Project Management teams.
• Review and check material deliveries.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified electrician, BS7671 17th or 18th edition.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation/ Maintenance.
• C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing highly desirable.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification is highly desirable.

    Personal skills: The Electrical Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Experience in Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, specifically Solar PV/ Battery Storage is highly advantageous.
• Desire to work for a leader in renewable energy, or international company.
• Clean UK driving license.

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Supervisor role:

• Salary from £40,000 - £50,000 DOE.
• 7.5% KPI driven bonus.
• Mobile, PC, PPE.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Company benefits.

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07458 142487 to speak to Harry Slade who can tell you more.   INDREN

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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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a global BESS business who are in looking for a Senior Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager to cover both the UK and Europe. The company develop, manage and operate and maintain BESS sites and we’re looking for the O&M Manager to join them to provide strategic oversight of the operations department.   The Senior Operations and Maintenance BESS Manager will come with a market-led salary plus company van, fuel card and sponsorship can be offered too (if required).   If you’re a Senior BESS Manager and wanting to, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Senior O&M BESS Manager role   Reporting to senior management you will:    

• Oversee technical operations, team coordination and client communication across a portfolio of BESS sites in Europe
• Maintain BESS to a high standard by carrying out regular inspections when necessary
• Provide technical support and advice to Field Service Engineers across the portfolio
• Look for ways to continually improve technical SOPs and maintenance procedures
• Regularly review the Field Service Engineer’s performance and the O&M Team’s technical competencies, looking for ways to support and develop the staff
• Monitor system performance through SCADA and remote monitoring platforms, using data to suggest new and improved ways of operating
• Report to senior management
• Travel nationally and international when required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• At least 3 years of direct experience in the BESS market
• At least a level 3 electrical qualification, degree qualified preferred
• Have a strong working knowledge of BESS and SCADA systems
• Valid driving licence

  Personal skills     The Senior O&M BESS Manager role would suit someone who is:    

• Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters
• Flexible when it comes to travel and some overseas travel too

  Salary and benefits of the Senior O&M BESS Manager role    

• Excellent, market-led salary
• Company bonus
• Vehicle and fuel card
• Company benefits package
• Phone, laptop and equipment provided
• Flexible working

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