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Tim Norford

Head of Renewables at Astute People Ltd
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Maintenance Technician - London Ontario
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Full qualification booked for 14th April.  

Senior O&M BESS Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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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Maintenance Technician - Auburn, NY
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Full qualification booked for 14th April.  

Senior Grid and ICP Procurement Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewable Team is partnering with a leading international renewable energy EPC and O&M provider with a focus on innovation and long-term sustainability, to recruit a Senior Grid and ICP Procurement Manager for its UK wide operations. The Senior Grid and ICP Procurement Manager role comes with a starting salary up to £86,000 depending on experience, as well as remote working with occasional site travel, and other benefits. If you’re an experience Procurement Manager with DNO and/or ICP experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager role Reporting to the Head of Procurement you will:  
  • Lead the preparation of RfQ packages in collaboration with Grid & ICP Engineering teams and manage the full tendering process for grid and ICP connection works.
  • Engage with Grid & ICP subcontractors to obtain accurate quotations based on project-specific grid connection offers.
  • Monitor and assess bid performance, analyse market positioning and pricing trends, and recommend improvements to policies and processes.
  • Review subcontractor proposals to identify scope gaps, deviations, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
  • Develop detailed cost estimates, ensuring all inputs are validated and appropriate risk allowances are included. Establish realistic target costs early in the tender stage and challenge discrepancies to avoid over- or under-estimation.
  • Expand and strengthen the network of Grid connection and ICP subcontractors for solar PV and battery storage projects.
  • Build and maintain a supplier database for key equipment.
  • Collaborate with global procurement teams to share supplier insights and market intelligence, ensuring a consistent procurement strategy across the group.
  • Support the growth of the Grid & ICP subcontractor and supplier portfolio.
  • Participate in sales discussions with customers, subcontractors, and OEMs.
  • Prepare cost estimates for grid connections of power plants.
  • Support engineering and project delivery teams in refining strategies for interconnection works and battery storage project execution.
  • Develop and implement standardised processes for tendering Grid & ICP works.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, including anti-bribery and QHSE policies.
  • Lead negotiations and finalisation of contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Act as the escalation point for issues arising in ongoing projects involving Grid/ICP suppliers and subcontractors.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline - preferred.
  • Alternatively, degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Commercial Management with strong power sector experience.
  • CIPS qualification (MCIPS or working towards) is highly desirable.
  • Professional membership with relevant institutions (e.g., IET).
  • Extensive experience with Grid / ICP contractors and ICP-related works
  • Experience with solar PV and/or battery storage projects
  • Strong knowledge of UK grid connection processes and ICP frameworks (IDNOs, DNOs, and National Grid ESO interactions).
  • Experience developing and managing RFPs, RFQs, and tender clarifications.
  • Strong cost control and budget management skills for multi-million-pound infrastructure packages.
Personal Skills The Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as with the team.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and problem solving.
  • Proactive attitude who thrives in a busy environment
  • Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across different levels in and out of the organisation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Structured and well-organised method of work
Salary and benefits of the Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager role Details
  • Starting salary up to £86,000
  • Eligible to participate in company bonus scheme
  • Private company pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 6%
  • Full private health cover for you – family members can be included for an additional fee
  • Life insurance cover x 4 annual salary
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • Training opportunities
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Electrical Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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

Contract Project Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/10/26
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute is partnering with a renewable energy business in the anaerobic digestion sector who’re looking for a Project Manager / Project Engineer on a 6-month contract to manage a small programme of works on an operational biogas site. The Project Manager / Project Engineer role comes with a day rate of up to £400 (Outside IR35). I'm particularly interested to speak to people with electrical or mechanical commissioning experience.             Key skills  
  • Managing a programme of works around the commissioning of a CO2 recovery system
  • Managing contractors on site, ensuring they’re delivering as per the scope
  • Ensuring the project is tracking on time and on budget
  • Project administration duties, including progress reporting, documentation updates, meeting coordination, and maintaining accurate commissioning and project records.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Contract Project Manager role  
  • Dungannon
  • Outside IR35
  • Immediate Start
  • Up to £400 a day (Ltd)

Onshore Wind Sales Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job spec attached. Benefits list attached. Up to £85,000 plus up to 20% bonus. Remote in the UK Qualification call booked for 4th June at 10am.

Communications Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewable Energy Team is working exclusively with a key player and well renowned market leader in the UK’s solar sector. They own and operate a vast number of solar assets and we’re now looking to add a Communications Technician / Expert to the team. The Communications Technician role comes with a salary up to £48,000, plus door to door overtime, a van and paid fuel amongst other benefits. If you’re a Communications Technician / Network Technician / Telecoms 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 Communications Technician role Reporting to the Regional Lead you will:  
  • Provide (remote and on site) specialist support, service and maintenance on the Communications, Network and SCADA systems across a portfolio of assets
  • Support the regional O&M teams, providing your communications specialism to help optimise the assets
  • Contribute to the internal knowledge base in relation to communications and SCADA, mentoring O&M Technicians where possible
  • Look for and propose solutions for continuous improvements across the assets when it comes to communications
  • Support the relevant internal teams in developing API connections to new sites as required
  • National travel for business need with some overnight stays (which will gradually reduce as the team grows but in the shorter to medium term, there is a lot of travel)
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Fully qualified Electrician
  • 2391 is highly preferred but not essential
  • A recognised HSE qualification is preferred
  • A clean UK driving licence
  Personal skills   The Communications Technician role would suit someone who is:  
  • Flexible and happy to travel
  • Experience in networks, communications and integration to SCADA
  • Solar and/or BESS experience is highly preferred but not essential
  • Experience in working with HV switchgear and someone with inverter experience would be useful
Salary and benefits of the Communications Technician role  
  • Up to £48,000 basic salary, depending on experience
  • Overtime rate of 1.5x hourly rate
  • Door to door pay
  • Van and paid fuel
  • Pension and holiday allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Life insurance
  • Other company benefits
  • Professional development
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Plant Operator - THRM
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
About the role: Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking to add a Plant Operator on an evening to middle of the night shift, likely 8pm to 4am, Monday to Friday. The Plant Operator role comes with an excellent salary and the chance to progress within the business as their portfolio builds out. If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector then please apply below. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:
  • Monitor the anaerobic digestion plant, ensuring optimal run time
  • Support the Plant Manager to implement and achieve operational and personal targets
  • Ensure that the plant is clean and tidy
  • Feed the plant using a Telehandler
  • Ensure that the extruders are running smoothly and attending to any issues
  • Maintain all relevant site health, safety, quality and environmental standards
  • Ensure that health and safety is adhered to at all times
  • Perform visual checks of the plant, logging all findings
  • Perform any housekeeping duties that need doing
  • Other duties are required
Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Telehandler licence or proven experience using and driving a Telehandler
  • A recognised engineering qualification is preferred but not essential
  • Experience working night shifts is highly preferred
  • Demonstrable experience of working alone and in upholding great H&S standards
  • Experience in an agricultural, production or process environment
  • UK driving licence
Personal skills: The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:
  • A problem-solver and self-starter
  • Excellent verbal and written English language
  • Someone hard-working who can work on their own and can be trusted to do what needs to be done with minimal supervision
  Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role:
  • An excellent basic salary (to be discussed upon application)
  • Performance related bonus
  • Company pension
  • 25 days holiday
 

Electrical Technician - Onshore Wind
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Inverness - with regional travel

£34,000 + overtime & development

 

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. To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Skills & Qualifications

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

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training 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

 

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.