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Tim Norford

Head of Renewables at Astute People Ltd
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Process Engineer - Anaerobic Digestion
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Process Engineer – Anaerobic Digestion Comprehensive salary and package, including car allowance and benefits Leamington Spa (other locations available, please enquire) We are, ideally, looking for more senior level Process Engineers but would welcome interest from all levels. 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 a Process Engineer to join them to develop and build a portfolio of multi-year contracts and projects in the UK. If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector and be a part of this best in class team and company, then please apply below. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will:
  • 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
Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • 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
 Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role:
  • Comprehensive financial package
  • Performance related bonus
  • Company pension
  • Excellent career progression
  • 25 days holiday
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 07458161788 to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.    

Solar Technician - Plymouth
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
About the role: 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 someone who already has experience in utility scale solar sector but also open to those with large rooftop experience. 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 this
    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 £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

Contracts Manager - Renewables
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading Renewable Energy EPC in international solar and BESS to recruit a Contracts Manager for its UK arm of the business. The Contracts Manager role comes with a salary up to £75,000, plus a great benefits package too. I’m also open to hearing from those who prefer remote working as long as you can attend critical office meetings in the South, with site visits across the UK being a pre-requisite when required. If you’re am EPC Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an organisation who’re at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Contracts Manager role   Reporting to the Project Management Lead you will:  
  • Be the lead when it comes to the management of EPC contracts, as well as other associated service and supply contracts
  • Work in partnership with the legal and procurements professionals within the business to develop framework agreements with key suppliers
  • Consider all aspects of risk management, be the lead with any contractual disputes, escalations and/or claims
  • (Continue to) develop and maintain standards and processes for contract management across EPC projects including KPIs to monitor performance
  • Mentor other staff within the business with contract management understanding and capability
  • Look at continuous development of contracting strategy, ensuring projects are delivered with high quality and cost efficiency
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A degree in a relevant engineering or legal discipline
  • Experience in dealing with NEC and FIDIC contracts
  • Demonstrable experience of satisfying any contractual disputes or claims
  • Working technical knowledge of BESS or Solar is a huge advantage but not essential
  • Full UK driving licence
Personal skills   The Contracts Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • An excellent communicator and fluent in English with excellent writing skills too
  • A genuine self-starter and a passion for Renewables
  • A strong character with a great cultural fit to a larger SME sized business
Salary and benefits of the Contracts Manager role  
  • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus based on KPIs
  • Private health cover
  • Life insurance
  • Laptop, phone and PPE
  • Up to 6% employer pension
  • 33 days holiday inc. BH

Solar O&M Engineer - Tunbridge Wells
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 £45,000 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 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 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 Solar Engineer role  
  • £38,000 - £45,000 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

Solar O&M Engineer - Thetford
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 £45,000 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 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 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 Solar Engineer role  
  • £38,000 - £45,000 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

Solar O&M Engineer - Warwickshire
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 £45,000 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 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 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 Solar Engineer role  
  • £38,000 - £45,000 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

Solar O&M Engineer - Reading
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 £45,000 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 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 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 Solar Engineer role  
  • £38,000 - £45,000 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

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.

Solar Technician - Glasgow
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 different technologies in renewable energy across Scotland. This Field Service 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 of the Field Service 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 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
We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation
  • 2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred
  • Any health and safety qualifications are a benefit
  • Full UK driving licence
Personal skills   The Field Service 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 Field Service Technician role  
  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience  
  • 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

Grid Connections Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a key player in the energy transition to recruit a Senior Grid Connections Manager. The company work mainly in the solar and battery storage sectors and we’re looking for someone with genuine experience of UK grid requirements and applications to drive forward the next stage of the company’s growth. Th Senior Grid Connection Manager comes with a salary up to c£70,000, depending on your experience, with an excellent extended package too. 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 Senior Grid Connections Manager role   Reporting to the Engineering Lead you will:  
  • Oversee full responsibility for grid connections
  • Ensure technical compliance and manage the grid connection process from feasibility to energisation
  • Be the primary contact for all grid connection matters, from managing connection agreements to liaising with regulatory bodies and project teams
  • Act as the key point of contact with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Transmission System Operators (TSOs), National Grid, and other regulatory stakeholders.
  • Oversee grid studies, system impact assessments, and technical designs to ensure compliance with DNO/TSO/ICP requirements.
  • Ensure timely project energisation while optimising connection costs and mitigating risks.
  • Full job spec on request  
We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or something very similar
  • Chartered Engineer status is hugely preferred
  • Demonstrable experience of successfully managing grid connections
  • Great knowledge of UK grid codes, G99/G100 and the connection application process
Personal skills   The Senior Grid Connections Manager role would suit someone who:  
  • Is highly technical and detail-orientated
  • Can happily work remotely with occasional site/office visits
Salary and benefits of the Field Service Technician role  
  • Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience  
  • Private health cover
  • Life insurance
  • Company pension
  • 33 days holiday inc. BH
  • Company bonus
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