Tim Norford

• Liaise with Site Operations, H&S and external contractors to oversee all aspects of project delivery,
• Plan and manage (alongside multi-functional teams) projects around day-to-day operations.
• Control and supervise key elements of project specification, in line with timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors for flawless execution, while directly driving continuous improvement.
• Monitor build progress and ensure project quality, regularly meeting with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress.
• Manage risks to avoid delays or reputational damage.
• Ensure necessary permits and legal papers are obtained.
• Travel to projects as required to oversee various activities.

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering, or industrial experience deemed equivalent.
• Achieved, or working towards Chartership.
• NEBOSH/IOSH desirable.
• 5 plus years of proven experience in successfully delivering projects in line with timescales and budget.

• Full UK License is essential.
• A self-starter, able to create strategy and work well under pressure.
• Experience working on Projects within the Organics waste, pharmaceutical, Chemical, Oil and Gas or food industry a considerable advantage.
• Civils experience
• Flexible to travel and stay away as required.

• Starting salary depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme.
• Holiday allowance.
• Pension and other company benefit’s to be discussed.
• Progression and development opportunities with a key player in biogas.

• Lead the process and mechanical engineering on new build anaerobic digestion projects from feasibility stages to performance testing and into operations
• Produce various technical documents, including mass balances, process calculations, process flow diagrams, P&IDs as well as heat and energy balances
• Prepare technical specifications and advise with engineering decision-making and justification
• Take the lead during project phase, chairing internal and external engineering reviews
• Coordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist subcontractors and internal and external stakeholders, representing the client with the utmost integrity
• Compile and collate final documentation, as built drawings and test sheets for O&M manuals
• Manage and oversee the production of QA documentation, including FAT documentation and more
• Other duties are required

• A degree in a relevant field, ie a relevant engineering of chemical degree
• Experience in anaerobic digestion, biomethane/biogas, biomethane injection or liquid organic waste management would be highly desirable
• Process review experience and experience with HAZOPs, ALMs and DSEAR regulations
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling would be advantageous but not essential
• UK driving licence

• Comprehensive financial package
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension
• Excellent career progression
• 25 days holiday

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Complying with all aspects of the company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
• Participating in an on-call rota

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical/O&M work
• EV charge point commissioning and O&M experience would be advantageous
• 3 Phase experience is ideal

• A dynamic and flexible attitude 
• A full and clean UK driving license
• Passionate about renewable energy and working with a pioneer in the industry.

• Salary up to £41,500 + Benefits
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Private health, pension, and all company benefits
• Wellbeing programmes
• Life insurance
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Thurso

£34,000 + overtime and allowances

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines.

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training, plus allowances and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided
• 8 days on, 6 days off rota

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910068 and ask to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more. INDREN

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

• Carrying out maintenance of the plant on the likes of motors, gearboxes, pumps and associated pipework
• Managing any maintenance contractors coming to site, assisting with productions of RAMS
• Working to and updating pre planned maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Logging all jobs and liaising with the Plant Manager to ensure all spare parts are available or are on order
• Completing site safety checks and reporting any faults of breakdowns
• Daily fault-finding and diagnostics
• Assessing the plant with a continuous improvement mindset to suggest improvements
• Learning about and assisting with the running on the biogas plant
• Attending call outs as and when required
• Occasional attendance on other sites in the same region
• Other duties as required

• A higher education in engineering, ie HNC/HND, Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or higher
• UK driving licence
• Experience in anaerobic digestion, energy from waste or a similar environment

• Hard-working, who is highly detail orientated and solutions-focussed
• Diligent and who has high attention to detail
• Wanting to learn how to operate the assets too

• Highly competitive salary
• Overtime potential to significantly increase earnings
• Company pension and holiday allowance
• Internal progression as the business grows
• Chance to join a winning team and drive the business forward

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar assets
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites in Yeovil 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 this

• 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

• Experienced liaising with third parties and troubleshooting
• Experienced reading, writing and assessing RAMS
• Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference

• A starting salary up to £40,000 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 
• 33 days holiday (inc. BH)
• Company pension

• Operate the anaerobic digestion plant on a day to day basis
• Feed the plant on a consistent and daily basis using a Telehandler 
• Follow direction, as well as contributing to implement and achieve operational and personal targets
• Use the SCADA system to control and operate the plant (familiarity with SCADA is preferred but training can be provided)
• Maintain all relevant site health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Visual inspections of the site and logging the information
• General housekeeping in maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
• Assist the Maintenance Engineer when required to carry out planned and reactive site maintenance 
• Look for ways to improve the plant and recommend any continuous improvement suggestions to the Plant Manager 
• Participate in an on-call rota (for which you’re paid)
• Other duties are required

• Telehandler licence is hugely preferred, or at least demonstrable experience in driving them safely. 
• A recognised engineering qualification is preferred but not essential
• Plant operations experience is preferred
• Experience in anaerobic digestion preferred but not essential
• UK driving licence

• A problem-solver and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written English language
• Someone hard-working who enjoys working outdoors

• An excellent basic salary (to be discussed upon application)
• Overtime available
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension
• On call payments
• 25 days holiday