Holly Conroy

Astute’s Team is partnering with a well established construction company to recruit a Commercial Manager for its Bristol/ Bridgwater location.   The Commercial Manager role comes with a competitive salary and other great benefits, like birthdays off, car benefit schemes and in service death benefit.   If you’re a Commercial Manager with experience in the construction industry, and are looking to work for an organisation that really values it’s employees, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Manager role   Reporting to your Manager, you will:    

• Manage daily commercial operations
• Support Commercial Directors
• Draft complex subcontract arrangements
• Lead weekly team meetings
• Resolve contract and commercial operation related issues
• Review and report on cost/value data
• Analyse Sales and Performance data

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• Strong experience in the commercial management of construction projects valued over £5 million
• Degree level qualification in a relevant field (Desirable)
• In-depth contractual knowledge (expert understanding of JCT, NEC and desirable knowledge of FIDIC)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol Test
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

    Personal skills     The Commercial Manager role would suit someone who is:    

• Able to negotiate
• Analytical with an ability for problem-solving
• Committed to attention to detail
• Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

    Salary and benefits of the Commercial Manager role    

• Competitive Salary
• Birthdays off
• Additional leave for length of service
• 24/7 GP Access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car benefit scheme

Astute’s  Team is partnering with a reputable civil engineering provider to recruit an Environmental and Sustainability Lead for its Glasgow office.   The Environmental and Sustainability Lead role comes with a competitive salary, company pension, and hybrid working options.   If you’re an Environmental and Sustainability professional and are looking to work for an organisation that values work-life balance and is proud of their supportive company culture, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Environmental and Sustainability Lead role   Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager you will:    

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and goals.
• Monitor and report on sustainability performance metrics and compliance.
• Lead sustainability projects to reduce environmental impact.
• Collaborate across business units to ensure sustainability has been integrated into business operations.
• Engage with stakeholders, communicating and educating on sustainability issues and initiatives.
• Regular environmental audits and assessments.
• Build partnerships with external organisations and groups to advance sustainability objectives.

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in environmental management or sustainability – or something related.
• Min. 5 years experience in a related role.
• Proven experience of developing and implementing environmental and sustainability strategies and projects.
• Full UK driving license.

    Personal skills   The Environmental and Sustainability role would suit someone who is:    

• Able to work in a cross functional team.
• Analytical with strong communication skills.

    Salary and benefits of the Environmental and Sustainability Lead role    

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 7% pension contribution.
• 24 days holiday + 9 bank holidays.
• Option for hybrid work after probation period.
• A laid back culture, smart casual dress with dress down Fridays.
• A company that values professional development and offers opportunities for development and training.

Astute’s  Team is partnering with a top class consultancy to recruit a Senior Systems Engineer.   The Senior Systems Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, great pension contribution and flexible working.   If you’re a Senior Systems Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that values work life balance and development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Systems Engineer role   Reporting to the Manager you will:    

• Research and concept development of systems solutions.
• Work with clients to analyse problems and provide the best solutions.
• Develop and manage system requirements.
• Design process engineering.
• Carry out system performance evaluations.
• Analyse systems safety requirements.
• Analyse system integrity.

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• 10-15 years of experience in systems engineering within the Nuclear or Defence sectors.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• To have or be willing to work toward Chartership.
• Need to be eligible for, or already hold, SC Clearance.
• Experience in consultancy work (desirable).

    Personal skills     The Senior Systems Engineer role would suit someone who is:    

• Passionate about systems engineering.
• Enjoys a challenge.
• Confident in working independently or as part of a team.
• A good communicator.
• A great problem solver and strong ability for critical thinking.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Systems Engineer role    

• A competitive salary + annual bonus.
• Pension contribution.
• Flexible working hours and remote working.
• Life Insurance.
• A company that values personal development and encourages technical progression.