Richard Hambry

Development and Planning Manager

Location - Merseyside Salary - £55,000 - £65,000 Start date - March 2022 The Role We are recruiting for a Development and Planning Manager to join to growing renewable energy technical developer and energy expert based in Merseyside. The role as Development and Planning Manager consists of managing a small team of developers while liaising with planning consultants to assess the program of works.

Role Responsibilities and skills:

 

• Obtaining planning permissions on multiple renewal energy sites including Battery Storage, Solar and Gas Peaking plants.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients throughout the UK
• Management of the team of Development Assistants and support them on front-end energy generation projects.
• Client Facing role, so experience with stakeholder management would be essential.

 

Skills/Qualifications

• Degree Qualified or equivalent experience
• 5+ years Management experience

 

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, then please contact Richard Hambry on [email protected] or on 02393 919668  

Electrical Engineer Energy from Waste Northwich, UK Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 D.O.E     Introduction The Electrical Engineer functions in a mid-level engineer capacity, or technical specialist. Under general supervision, performs all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis. Broadens knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge into other disciplines and/or functional areas.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables
• Continuing to learn and remain current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and company policies and procedures
• Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or material selection
• Preparing complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Provide support for multiple projects on complex technical challenges
• Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements 
• Initiating contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work
• May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experienced in engineering calculation and design
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in EfW and/or construction
• Able to satisfy criminal/civil background checks

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 D.O.E
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Exciting new £480million EFW plant

    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 02393 919492 to speak to Mpilo Mkhize who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Site Project Engineer Nuclear – Lifting Equipment Bridgwater, UK Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E     Introduction The Site Project Engineer will be responsible for producing all technical solutions, designs and engineering of all onsite lifting operations, receiving transportation, loadouts, marine transportations and load-ins. You will work as part of the team within the Nuclear Business Unit to deliver turnkey logistics solutions to the client throughout the UK and Europe.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Site Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Using your expertise to devise smart engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projects.
• Design and production of engineering drawings for the safe execution of projects methodologies
• Conducting site visits to provide conceptual solutions for lifting operations, as well as assessing and overseeing execution of ongoing jacking/skidding operations
• Developing drawings, calculations, visualisations, manuals, risk assessments and other key documents
• Ensuring high levels of document quality and document control throughout the lifecycle of the project, producing Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other key documents
• Ensuring projects are delivered to outstanding HSEQ requirements
• Preparing and selecting both existing and renewed engineering statements

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering discipline or demonstrable industry experience
• CSCS Appointed Person
• Ability to produce well-structured design calculations and reports
• Experience in heavy lift transport, shipping or lifting markets, with evidence of delivering targets and achieving objectives
• Experience in temporary works design, structural design and analysis, problem solving from first principles
• Extensive experience in engineering of hydraulic gantry installations and crane lifting projects

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Dedicated training and supported career development

    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 02393 919492 to speak to Mpilo Mkhize who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Business Development Manager - Liquid Waste Sales · West Thurrock, England, United Kingdom · I&C · Full-time Description Changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management. Help us make a difference as a Business Development Manager – Liquid Waste. This is a position covering the South, requiring the potential for frequent travel and overnight stays. The Business Development Manager – Liquid Waste will drive significant top line growth within the National bulk liquid product, aligning closely with the General manager tankers, and the other commercial teams within the Specialist services business. A quick look at the role. The Business Development Manager is accountable for identifying and driving new business for the National Bulk Liquid offering within Specialist Services division. The position explores the potential market with direct customers to collect and transport their waste liquid volumes by maximising the utilistaion of our national road tanker fleet. The post holder is expected to bring a strong commercial knowledge of the waste sector, with general experience obtained within either the Industrial & Commercial, Hazardous, Brokerage or Waste Tanker sectors.. The role is an excellent opportunity to diversify and develop new knowledge and skills in a waste specialism. We will support and offer full training to the post holder for them to become the de facto commercial expert for the National Bulk Liquids business Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted. Exploring, identifying and managing new business opportunities in order to secure and grow the bulk liquids product Proactively selling profitable new business in line with operating areas of strength, to achieve and exceed quarterly / annual new business targets Developing and managing a detailed new business pipeline capable of providing a clear business forecast of expected volumes and over achieving on targeted new business sales revenues Producing regular activity and pipeline reporting to give commercial and operational stakeholders visibility of current activity and forecast new activity Working closely with the General Manager tankers to drive a growth strategy aligned with the needs of the business Maintaining data within the business CRM platform, enabling it to be managed within the appropriate marketing campaigns Liaising regularly with other commercial functions to share pipelines and best practice Work alongside like-minded waste professionals in a brilliantly diverse environment built on transparency – not bureaucracy. A chance to join a forward-thinking, industry leader that openly welcomes self-driven individuals who are unafraid to question convention Requirements Here’s what we require: Experience of successfully developing, managing and implementing new business services General knowledge of the waste sector Goo presentation, selling, negotiating and influential skills Articulate, confident and assertive. Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions Ability to work in partnership with internal departments, (potential) customers and other organisations Robust and resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively Experience of building and maintaining customer relationships Pragmatic approach to delivering to tight deadlines and targets Ability to plan, organise and prioritise Ability to deal with conflict and negotiate / manage the appropriate outcome Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and on own initiative The ability to communicate with conviction, plan with precision and, most importantly, play well with others. Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, however A-Levels or a Degree certainly won’t do any harm. Benefits And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa. Competitive salary Bonus scheme Car or allowance Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow. Generous pension scheme. Medical and dental scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme Plus much more......

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

 

What we can offer you;

• 23 days of annual leave

• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

• Free physiotherapy service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

 

What you'll be doing;

• Work as the senior team leader of a team of other electrical or mechanical engineers and mechanical fitters, often consisting of two or more engineers across a range of sites

• Carry out electrically complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

• Undertake complex electrical repairs and modifications dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

• Working under CDM regulations on projects work 

• Leading remedial work on dewatering EICA systems

• Troubleshooting on dewatering electrical systems: filtration, centrifuge

• Design and installation to WIMES of electrical control systems including switchgear

• Complete wiring and cabling works

• Carry out electrical inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering assets machines

• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

• Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

• Please note some mechanical crossover is part of the role and the role will not be 100% electrical at all times

 

What we're looking for;

 

Essential: 

• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering maintenance at Level 3

• BS Inspection & Testing qualification & 18th Edition

• ICA experience

• Full UK Driving License

• Compex Trained

• Confined Space Trained

• First Aid Trained

• IOSH Trained

Desirable: 

• SSSTS Card

• Clean Water Qualification

• SHEA Water Qualification

• DSEAR Awareness 

• PASMA Trained

• CSCS Gold Card

Structural Engineering Manager

Location - Sunderland

Permanent position

Salary – Up to £60,000 dependant on experience

Astute are proudly partnered with a leading company who are highly valued in developing bulk materials processing and handling projects from concept to handover. We are currently recruiting for a Structural Engineering Manager who will be reporting to the Head of Engineering. The Structural Manager will provide technical leadership, guidance, and governance of the Structural design team. 

Responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that ensure design processes are robust and outputs are in line with scope. The Structural Manager should be driven to reduce engineering lead times, improve quality and accuracy, and reduce costs without compromising on safety.

Effectively communicating expected deliverables to their team and working closely with stakeholders and peers to drive accountability, ownership, and measured performance.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

From the outset you can expect to be involved in, and not limited to, the following:

• Provide line management to Structural Engineers
• Monitor department performance using agreed KPI’s
• Ensure 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures
• Maintain and manage designs and processes that are compliant with current industry standards and have been suitably reviewed, checked and records maintained
• Monitor and enforce the Structural Engineering design process, that it is compliant with ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 45001, or equivalent, including the planning, preparation, and participation of external audits as required
• Accountable for ensuring all Structural Engineering is delivered in line with project budget, scope, and schedule and is resourced to do so. Where this requires external support, produce purchase specifications for any subcontracted elements of work and ensure competency of subcontractors
• Collaborate with the project team in design reviews, and that all agreed actions are followed through to completion
• Develop engineering scope from quotations and customer specifications with consideration to past designs and future development opportunities
• Support Proposals/Bids with steel target weights, engineering time and concept design
• Support the business strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the Structural team
• Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Head of Engineering and other key stakeholders: process improvement, cost reduction, standardisation of conveyors, assemblies, and parts in a standard parts library
• Where required provide client facing support on project or technical issues and be available for infrequent travel as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Chartered in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Considerable experience in a technical role with experience designing steel structures including towers and gantries
• Experience in Engineering Management position
• Experience and sound knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards relating to structural design.
• Knowledge of design requirements of CDM Regs and EN1090
• Proficient with STAAD and knowledge of Tekla software packages
• Excellent presenting skills, capable of presenting to Director level / clients Able to motivate, lead and encourage others – setting high professional standards
• Committed to driving continuous improvement, a culture of accountability and results focused against measurable KPIs

Salary & Package

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• 25 days holiday
• Annual bonus and annual salary review

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 92 288207 and ask to speak to Lisa Parfitt who can tell you more.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Civil Design Coordinator for its West Midlands site. The Civil Design Coordinator role comes with a salary of £55,000-£60,000, pension, life and disability insurance and other bonus packages. If you’re a Civil Design Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that is at the forefront of renewable energy then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Working with the Lead Civil Engineer you will:  

• Be responsible for managing the design processes of subcontractors within the civil works on site.

• Be responsible for the civil works to be executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time, budget, HSE and quality requirements.

• Be responsible for managing the design interface with external and/or in-house design teams and you pro-actively establish the design release schedule and monitor the design progress to ensure agreed target milestones are met and mitigate risk and delays.

• Be able evaluate the design provided by others and facilitate technically profound construction solutions with consideration to the complexity of works.

• Represent the civil design department, when necessary, at internal and external meetings with limited travelling (up to 10% of your time).

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering or architecture.

• Hold at least 5 years’ experience in the construction industry (preferably Energy from Waste).

• Hold strong experience in civil project management and design coordination.

Personal skills The Civil Design Coordinator role would suit someone who is:  

• A forward planner, solution orientated and strong communicator.

• Holds good negotiation skills and structure to their work.

Salary and benefits of the Civil Design Coordinator role  

• £55,000-£60,000

• Annual performance and bonus awards

• Pension Scheme

• Life, Disability and private medical insurance

• Career path options

Civil and Structural Engineer – Nuclear New Build

Barnwood

£45-55k DOE plus comprehensive package to include relocation

 

Introduction

I have an incredible opportunity for a design focused senior civil engineer with experience of complex reinforced concrete and steel frame structure construction projects to join the team responsible for delivering the challenging nuclear and conventional island portions of one of the largest engineering projects in Europe at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Civil Engineer you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to support an extremely busy client project office.

General duties in each case would be expected to include:

Civil engineering

• Ensuring the consistency of the input data;
• Producing deliverables such as design hypotheses, methodology and assumption notes, technical specifications, calculation notes, etc.;
• Developing RC design modifications related to Civil Contractor or Client change requests (specific to Site Base);
• Justifying the compliance of modifications with Civil Standards (ETC-C, RCC-CW, Eurocodes, CDM) and Nuclear Safety Requirements.
• Facilitating the construction in coordinating the stakeholders of the projects (Civil detailed design providers, construction teams, project management, client);
• Interfacing with multidisciplinary teams to assess the impact of the modifications
• Visiting the construction site to follow up the progress and understand the issues/requests (specific to Site Base);
• Managing a part of a Nuclear Building after some months in the project;
• Controlling the detail design notes and drafts from external design offices
• Maintaining company and customer’s QA procedures in the delivery of the civil design of a nuclear reactor site
• Working with CAD designers in the preparation of the design drawing and models
• Writing related technical notes to support delivery
• Participating in technical communities to support the development of other staff

 

Skills & Qualifications

Whilst previous nuclear project exposure would be a distinct advantage it is not a requirement, and any transferable large complex construction experience will be considered. The civil work design is made on TEKLA, and used as a deliverable directly for construction activities for different tasks.

We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in civil engineering
• Civil engineering design office experience, particularly in the design of industrial reinforced concrete and complex steel frame structures.
• Detailed design and load analysis
• Direct Eurocodes experience

 

Salary & Package

In addition to a comprehensive package as outlined below, you will be joining one of EDF’s key strategic partners involved in rebuilding the UK’s nuclear new build skillset and gain invaluable knowledge and experience in this field at a very exciting period of growth for them.

Package details will include:

• Pension - 5% of gross basic salary matched + voluntary contribution
• Annual Leave - 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Health Insurance - Company's Private Medical Insurance Plan
• Life Assurance - 4 times basic salary
• Enhanced company sick pay

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 961 and ask to speak to Dan Parker who can discuss the role in further detail

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a company that develops and manages waste solutions with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Bid Manager to join their growing team in the south east. The strategically important Bid Manager role comes with a salary of up to £55,000. If you’re a Bid Manager 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 Reporting to the Head of Bids you will:  

• Identify and assess suitability of new bid opportunities through monitoring Local Authority and Waste Procurement websites and portals, including Proactis, Delta, and Tenders Direct, as well as following up on senior management-directed leads.

 

• Prepare and deliver findings and bid recommendations to the leadership team for submission to the Board, ensuring key risks and opportunities are effectively communicated.

 

• Lead on the preparation, presentation, and submission of proposed bidding strategies to the Board, including details of any proposed subcontractors.

 

• Lead and own the cradle-to-grave bid management process, ensuring resources are coordinated to complete all bids within relevant timelines.

 

• Read and understand all tender documents, such as specifications, financial models, and evaluation criteria, to ensure comprehensive and compliant submissions.

 

• Draft method statements and prepare financial models, ensuring that all bids are competitive, commercially robust, and presented to a consistently high standard.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

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

• Excellent people and communication skills.
• A Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Has strong collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with project stakeholder.

    Salary and benefits of the Bid Manager role  

• Up to £55,000 salary
• Life Insurance
• Electric car sacrifice scheme