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Aaron Hazzard

Nuclear Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Senior Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a great structural engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for its Chorley site. This Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000, 5% matched pension, and chartership guidance plus financial coverage. If you’re a Structural Engineer and are looking to step up to a senior position and work for an organisation that’s closely involved in the likes of the Nuclear and Defence sectors, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role Within the role you will:  
  • Perform structural engineering work, including design, site work, and report writing
  • Deliver conforming to relevant Codes of Practice, Design Guides, and the Building Safety Act 2022
  • Produce detailed structural calculations, sketches, drawings, and specifications.
  • Prepare technical reports and project documentation, specifications and risk assessments.
  • Carry out site visits to ensure construction aligns with design specifications.
  • Train and develop junior staff within the company in your areas of expertise
  • Support the commercial aspects of projects, including cost estimates and budgeting.
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Minimum three years’ experience in structural design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software.
  • Strong understanding of Eurocode design for steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry.
  • Experience in report writing and preparing structural calculations.
  • Commercial awareness of project costs, budgets, and quotations.
  Personal skills   The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Keen to get involved in innovative defence and nuclear projects
  • Eager to learn and develop in a senior role
  • Looking to develop and hone leadership skills in a consultancy environment
  • Confident in a team environment
  • A keen problem-solver
  Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role  
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Payment of professional fees (e.g., ICE/IStructE memberships).
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Increased holiday entitlement for long service.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment in a multi-office organisation.
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Senior Bridge Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy who are looking to recruit a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their busy established team in the heart of London. The strategically important Senior Bridge Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £55,000, a competitive company pension, flexible working, the opportunity to work abroad and a market leading bonus scheme. If you’re a Bridge Engineer looking to step up, or a Senior Bridge Engineer looking for your next challenge, where you can work for a business that prides themselves on their high standards of delivery, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Bridge Engineer role   Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  
  • Lead and run design-based projects both in the UK and Internationally, which includes Canada and the Middle East
  • Complete site visits as and when is needed
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers during projects and through chartership, if needed
  • Communicate with clients when required
  • Aid senior management team with securing new business for the team
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Bridge Engineer
  • Experience designing either Highway or Rail Bridges
  • Chartered with the ICE or IStructE
  • Exposure to large scale UK Infrastructure
Personal skills   The Senior Bridge Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • An established leader, or keen to grow into the role
  • A team player but also able to work independently to time constraints
  • Adaptable to change
  • Keen to learn other sectors as and when needed (possibility of secondment to other discipline sectors)
Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role  
  • Up to £55,000 dependant on experience
  • Flexible, hybrid working
  • Company matched pension
  • Performance bonus, based on the business and individual performance
  • Ability to work remotely from abroad
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Chartered Senior Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a great structural engineering consultancy to recruit a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer for its Chorley site. This Chartered Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 with a 5% matched pension alongside other great benefits If you’re a Chartered Structural Engineer and are looking to work for a growing consultancy that’s closely involved in the likes of the Nuclear and Defence sectors, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Chartered Senior Structural Engineer role Within the role you will:  
  • Perform structural engineering work, including design, site work, and report writing
  • Deliver conforming to relevant Codes of Practice, Design Guides, and the Building Safety Act 2022
  • Produce detailed structural calculations, sketches, drawings, and specifications.
  • Prepare technical reports and project documentation, specifications and risk assessments.
  • Carry out site visits to ensure construction aligns with design specifications.
  • Train and develop junior staff within the company in your areas of expertise
  • Support the commercial aspects of projects, including cost estimates and budgeting.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Minimum three years’ experience in structural design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software.
  • Strong understanding of Eurocode design for steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry.
  • Experience in report writing and preparing structural calculations.
  • Commercial awareness of project costs, budgets, and quotations.
  • Chartership Status with CEng, ICE or IStructE
  Personal skills   The Chartered Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Keen to get involved in innovative defence and nuclear projects
  • Eager to learn and develop in a senior role
  • Looking to develop and hone leadership skills in a consultancy environment
  • Confident in a team environment
  • A keen problem-solver
  Salary and benefits of the Chartered Senior Structural Engineer role  
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Payment of professional fees (e.g., ICE/IStructE memberships).
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Increased holiday entitlement for long service.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment in a multi-office organisation.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a growing Engineering Consultancy to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer based in Milton Keynes.

This Senior Mechanical Engineer role offers a salary of up to £60,000, alongside a strong benefits package and the opportunity to work within a well-established consultancy delivering complex engineering solutions.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Building Services design and are looking to step into a senior, client-facing position with real project ownership, then submit your CV to apply today.

  Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role

Within the role you will:

  • Lead and manage mechanical design projects from concept through to completion
  • Act as a key client interface, building and maintaining strong working relationships
  • Develop design briefs, project-specific criteria, and cost-effective engineering solutions
  • Oversee tender processes, budgets, and commercial aspects of project delivery
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring quality of design and installation
  • Support and mentor junior engineers while contributing to continuous improvement and technical excellence
Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Strong experience in mechanical design within the Building Services sector
  • Proven ability to manage projects and lead design delivery
  • Knowledge of current British Standards and industry regulations
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to produce and review technical calculations, drawings, and specifications
  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination within construction projects
Personal skills

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • A confident professional with strong client-facing experience
  • Commercially aware with the ability to manage budgets and scope
  • Highly organised and capable of handling multiple projects
  • A clear communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Detail-focused with a commitment to quality delivery
  • Proactive and comfortable working with autonomy
  Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role
  • Salary of £50,000–£60,000
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Income protection
  • Life cover
  • Opportunity to work across diverse and complex projects
  • Clear progression within a growing consultancy
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MEP Compliance and Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a growing Engineering Consultancy to recruit an MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer based in Milton Keynes.

This MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer role offers a salary of up to £55,000, alongside a strong benefits package and the opportunity to work within a well-established consultancy delivering complex engineering solutions.

If you’re a capable engineer with a solid understanding of mechanical design processes within Building Engineering Services and are looking to grow alongside a developing consultancy, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer role

Within the role you will:

  • Lead and carry out design reviews, including final Stage 3/4 reviews and contractor submissions
  • Monitor installation works on site, ensuring compliance with design specifications and standards
  • Liaise with clients and project stakeholders, providing updates and technical support
  • Produce site reports and manage ongoing snagging through to final completion
  • Develop and oversee Commissioning & Testing programmes and attend key sessions
  • Track project changes, manage scope creep, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement processes
  Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Strong foundations in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
  • Knowledge of key health and safety legislation and best practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Experience using AutoCAD
  • Awareness of current British and industry standards
  • Up-to-date knowledge of IT systems, technical methodologies, and information sources
  Personal skills

The MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance
  • Organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Confident in both office and site-based environments
  • A strong communicator with client-facing experience
  • Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions
  • Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively within a team
  Salary and benefits of the MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer role
  • Salary up to £55,000
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Income protection
  • Life cover
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects including automated warehousing and e-commerce distribution
  • Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
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Senior Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy who are looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to join their busy established team in the heart of Birmingham, in a newly refurbished office. The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £55,000, a competitive company pension, flexible working, the opportunity to work abroad and a market leading bonus scheme. If you’re an experienced, chartered Structural Engineer, that has a proven background working on complex building structures, which could be Nuclear, Train Stations or Hospitals etc, and you are looking for a change, hit apply with your most up to date CV today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role   Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  
  • Perform design duties on national and international design schemes
  • Oversee junior members of staff as and when is needed
  • Complete site visits as and when is needed
  • Keep track of the project and be able to report back to management as to how things are progressing
  • Report into management of future business leads
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Ideally between 5-8 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer
  • Experience designing complex structures, which could be nuclear, rail infrastructure, buildings  
  • Chartership with the ICE or IStructE or other recognised organisation is required
  • Design experience with both Reinforced Concrete and Steel
  Personal skills   The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • An established leader, or keen to grow into the role
  • A team player but also able to work independently to time constraints
  • Adaptable to change
  • Keen to learn other sectors as and when needed (possibility of secondment to other discipline sectors)
  Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role  
  • Up to £55,000 dependant on experience
  • Flexible, hybrid working
  • Company matched pension
  • Performance bonus, based on the business and individual performance
  • Ability to work remotely from abroad
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Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy who are looking to recruit a Structural Engineer to join their busy established team in Birmingham city centre. The strategically important Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000, a competitive company pension, flexible working and a market leading bonus scheme. If you’re a Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is working on some really exciting projects, which are international then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Structural Engineer role   Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  
  • Deliver design work for heavy civil structures, this can include; Bridges, Maritime, Tunnels and Nuclear
  • Assist senior members of staff with completing projects in a timely manner
  • Attend site visits and liaise with clients as and when is needed
  • Complete assessment and inspection work of existing structures
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • 3-5 years’ experience within Structural Design
  • Someone who is actively working towards Chartership (ICE or IStructE)
  • Experience with any of the following sectors: Bridges, Rail, Maritime, Tunnelling and or Nuclear
  Personal skills   The Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Motivated by progression and personal development
  • Keen to work on a wide variety of projects
  • Able to work within a team as well as individually
  Salary and benefits of the Structural Engineer role  
  • Up to £45,000 dependant on experience
  • Competitive company pension
  • Generous yearly bonus based from personal and business performance
  • Ability to work remotely from abroad
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Senior Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a great machine tools manufacturing company to recruit a Field Service Engineer based in Brighouse. This Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of £46,000 per year plus overtime, a 4% matched pension, company car, life insurance, and excellent overtime opportunities. If you’re a mechanically biased Field Service Engineer with experience working on large machine tools and CNC equipment and are looking to join a specialist engineering business with a strong heritage, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Engineer role Within the role you will:  
  • Install, service and maintain large CNC and manual machine tools at customer sites across the UK
  • Carry out mechanical fitting, fault diagnosis and repair work on milling and machine tool equipment
  • Perform machine tool alignment and precision adjustments to ensure optimal performance
  • Conduct gearbox and machining head assembly, including correct setting of bevel gear meshing
  • Carry out hand scraping for geometrical adjustment where required
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults and implement effective repairs
  • Ensure all work complies with company health and safety standards
  • Represent the company professionally while working on customer sites
  • Identify potential opportunities for additional service work, spare parts, or service contracts
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following: • Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (preferred) • NVQ or higher qualification in an engineering discipline (preferred) • Proven experience working on large CNC and manual milling machinery • Strong mechanical fitting and machine tool fault diagnosis skills • Experience with machine tool alignment and precision engineering techniques • Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams • Basic electrical and hydraulic fault-finding knowledge • Good computing skills including Microsoft Office • Full UK driving licence (clean preferred) Personal skills   The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is: • Mechanically focused with strong practical engineering ability • Comfortable working independently at customer sites • Confident working within a small team environment • Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills • Highly organised with strong time management skills • A strong problem-solver with excellent attention to detail • Willing to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally • Keen to learn and develop within a specialist engineering business   Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role   • £46,000 basic salary plus overtime opportunities • Company car • Contributory pension scheme (4% employer / 4% employee) • Life insurance • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total) #LI-AH1 INDREN