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????Astute’s Contract team is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit an Appointed Person/ Temporary Works Coordinator on a 6 month rolling contract for its Plymouth site.   The Appointed Person/ TWC role provides the opportunity to work on a key national project, gaining valuable experience with a reputable company. This position also comes with a high chance of extension. Key skills required for the Appointed Persons/ Temporary Works Coordinator role  

• Must have Appointed Persons certificate and experience.
• Must have Temporary Works Coordinator certificate and experience.
• Must be able to use AutoCAD.
• Experience/ background in Civil Engineering and/ or Heavy Civils projects.

  Location and timeframe of the Appointed Persons/ Temporary Works Coordinator role  

• Plymouth.
• Inside IR35.
• 6 Month rolling contract with likely extension.

Astute’s Power team is working with a successful, and growing construction company to recruit a Site Manager on a 12 month contract for its Portsmouth site.   The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £280 - £350 per day, dependant on experience. Key skills required for the Site Manager role  

• SMSTS
• CSCS Gold Card
• IOSH Managing Safely
• 3+ years experience in a Site Manager position.
• Experience in building envelope, demolition, temporary works. 

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role  

• Portsmouth
• Inside IR35
• 12 Month Contract

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a major UK engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit Site Engineers for long-term contract assignments on complex defence and marine civil engineering projects in Plymouth. The Site Engineer role comes with a competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience. Key skills

• Experience working as a Site Engineer within heavy civils or large infrastructure projects
• Strong background in concrete structures, structural repair, and refurbishment works
• Experience with setting out, QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built surveys
• Ability to coordinate engineering activities across direct labour and subcontractors
• Experience managing NCRs, technical queries, and quality compliance processes
• British National due to Security Clearance requirements
• Local to Plymouth or commutable distance preferred

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Engineer role Details The project involves long-term refurbishment and upgrade works within a live operational environment, including structural repairs, asset life-extension activities, and infrastructure improvements across a major marine engineering framework. The successful candidate will support the delivery of reinforced concrete works, structural strengthening, infrastructure upgrades, and maintenance activities while ensuring engineering quality, safety, and programme requirements are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

• Plymouth based
• Competitive day rate DOE
• 1–3 year contract
• Site-based role
• Inside IR35

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a globally recognised construction company to recruit a Procurement Manager on a 12 Month Contract for its Plymouth site.   The Procurement Manager role is open to candidates wanting either contract or permanent positions. Key skills required for the Procurement Manager role  

• Experience working on civils projects, or with civils packages of works.
• Experience working for Tier 1 contractors.
• Experienced with subcontracting.
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Procurement Manager role  

• Plymouth
• ASAP Start
• 12 Month Contract with possibility to extend
• Inside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit a Quality Control Engineer on a 6 month rolling contract for its Plymouth site.   The Quality Control Engineer provides the opportunity to work on a key national project, gaining valuable experience with a reputable company. This position also comes with a high chance of extension. Key skills required for the Quality Control Engineer role  

• Must have experience working on large heavy civils projects and overseeing quality on heavy civils projects.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, or Quality, or related subject is desired.
• Must be a UK national.

Location and timeframe of the Quality Control Engineer role  

• Plymouth.
• Inside IR35.
• Start date asap, latest end of June.
• 6 Month rolling contract with likely extension.
• Site based position, Monday – Friday.

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a reputable construction company to recruit Site Manager for their Ipswich sites.   The Site Manager role comes with an hourly rate of £335-£365. Key skills required for the Site Manager role  

• SMSTS.
• Proven experience in a Site Manager or Site Supervisor.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety, legislation and Environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant building methods and construction techniques.
• First aid at work.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role  

• Initially 5 months, with strong possibility of extension.
• Starting in October.
• Outside IR35.
• Ipswich locations.

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a reputable construction company to recruit Site Manager for their Sizewell C site.   The Site Manager role comes with an hourly rate of £335-£365. Key skills required for the Site Manager role  

• SMSTS.
• Proven experience in a Site Manager or Site Supervisor.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety, legislation and Environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant building methods and construction techniques.
• First aid at work.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role  

• Initially 5 months, with strong possibility of extension.
• Starting in October.
• Outside IR35.
• Sizewell C site.

Astute’s Team is partnering with an industry leading engineering business to recruit a Mechanical and Electrical Manager, who could be based in either their Preston or Warrington office.   The crucial Mechanical and Electrical Manager role comes with a competitive salary, pension, life insurance, and an additional day of leave for birthdays.   If you’re a Mechanical and Electrical Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that is at the forefront of engineering in the UK, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical and Electrical Manager role   Reporting to the Head of M&E, you will:    

• Manage the M&E Portfolio Delivery Strategy.
• Implement MEICA Health & Safety procedures.
• Implement MEICA Quality Processes.
• Management of MEICA Delivery Team resource.
• Ensure Technical governance.

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• 10 years of relevant experience in MEICA Project Delivery.
• HND/HNC/Vocational Background in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering desired.
• SMSTS.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Chartered Professional Certification.

    Personal skills     The Mechanical and Electrical Manager role would suit someone who:    

• Has strong communication skills.
• Is able to adapt and solve problems quickly.
• Has strong organisation skills and attention to detail.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical and Electrical Manager role    

• Pension package.
• 22 days annual leave, additional day for birthday.
• Life Insurance.
• Competitive Salary, enquire for more info.

Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a globally recognised construction company to recruit a Senior Planner on a 12 Month Contract for its Plymouth site.   The Senior Planner role is open to candidates wanting either contract or permanent positions. Key skills required for the Senior Planner role  

• Experience working on civils projects, or with civils packages of works.
• Experience working for Tier 1 contractors.
• Experienced within the Nuclear and/or Defence sector.
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior Planner role  

• Plymouth
• ASAP Start
• 12 Month Contract with possibility to extend
• Inside IR35
• This is an on-site/ office based role.