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James Barker

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Jobs
Lead Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/23/23
  • END DATE: 9/30/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Lead EC&I Engineer Hybrid & Woking Office 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with an up and coming company within the Power Generation industry to recruit an Lead EC&I Engineer on a 12 month contract for a new build power station FEED study stage. Roles and Responsibilities: 
  • Ensuring the contractors E,C & I engineering and design meets the client requirements;
  • Reviewing and commenting on contractor and licensor documents and resolving those comments;
  • Engaging with discipline counter party key stakeholders as required to proactively progress the design;
  • Co-ordinating with the FEED team to ensure a cohesive design solution;
  • Ensuring the FEED team is aware of E,C & I engineering issues arising with Kent and progressing their timely resolution;
  • Ensuring the client are aware of issues arising and co-ordinating the resolution;
  • Striving to achieve best value through the facilities design; and
  • Providing support to the team in securing all necessary consents, connections and permissions to build and operate the plant.
How many hours a week? 40 hours per week Working schedule? Typically 9-5 minimum 3 days a week in Woking contractors office Who would they be reporting to? Project Director Will they be in a team with anyone? Or working solely? FEED Project Manager 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 02392222960 to speak to James Barker who can tell you more.  

Permit to Work Coordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/23/25
  • END DATE: 6/26/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Permit to Work Coordinator on 12 months for its Scotland site. The Permit to Work Coordinator role comes with a rate of £500 per day.                   As the Permit to Work Coordinator, you will need experience in the following;
  • Act as the central point of contact for the Permit to Work system across the construction site.

  • Review, approve, issue, suspend, and close PTWs in accordance with project-specific procedures.

  • Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and the HSE department to plan and manage conflicting work activities.

  • Maintain a live permit board and daily permit register.

  • Ensure all PTWs are fully documented, including risk assessments, method statements, isolations, and supporting documents.

  • Conduct audits and regular inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions.

  • Facilitate daily PTW coordination meetings and ensure clear communication between work parties.

  • Support and advise supervisors and operatives on permit-related issues and safety requirements.

  • Escalate any non-compliance or unsafe practices to the HSE Manager immediately.

  • Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions on the PTW process as required.

  • Maintain accurate records for audit purposes and regulatory compliance.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Permit to Work Coordinator role:
  • Scotland
  • Outside IR35
  • £500 per day

D365 CMMS Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/5/26
  • END DATE: 6/26/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leader in transforming residual waste into power to recruit a D365 CMMS Engineer for an initial 6 month contract. The D365 CMMS Engineer comes with a rate of £500-£550 per day.     Key skills 
  • Lead the CMMS upgrade for all UK EFW sites.

  • Maintain and update all CMMS platforms (D365) across the fleet, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, asset hierarchies, and spare parts data are accurate and current.

  • Audit CMMS data regularly to identify and correct discrepancies, aligning with corporate and regulatory standards.

  • Work closely with site engineers, maintenance teams, and operations staff to capture new asset information and implement updates promptly.

  • Optimise CMMS functionality, including warehouse functions and Dynaway Analytics, ensuring data standardisation and actionable reporting across sites.

  • Support the roll-out of CMMS best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across all sites.

  • Generate fleet-wide reports, KPIs, and dashboards for maintenance performance monitoring and strategic decision-making.

  • Provide training and guidance to site personnel on CMMS usage, data entry protocols, and analytics optimisation.

  • Liaise with IT teams and CMMS software vendors to troubleshoot issues, implement system upgrades, and deliver enhancements.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards within CMMS processes.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the D365 CMMS Engineer role 
  • WFH - Regular site visits
  • £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35)
  • 6 Months - potential extension

Permit to Work Coordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/7/25
  • END DATE: 3/27/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Permit to Work Coordinator on 12 months for its Scotland site. The Permit to Work Coordinator role comes with a rate of £500 per day.                   As the Permit to Work Coordinator, you will need experience in the following;
  • Act as the central point of contact for the Permit to Work system across the construction site.

  • Review, approve, issue, suspend, and close PTWs in accordance with project-specific procedures.

  • Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and the HSE department to plan and manage conflicting work activities.

  • Maintain a live permit board and daily permit register.

  • Ensure all PTWs are fully documented, including risk assessments, method statements, isolations, and supporting documents.

  • Conduct audits and regular inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions.

  • Facilitate daily PTW coordination meetings and ensure clear communication between work parties.

  • Support and advise supervisors and operatives on permit-related issues and safety requirements.

  • Escalate any non-compliance or unsafe practices to the HSE Manager immediately.

  • Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions on the PTW process as required.

  • Maintain accurate records for audit purposes and regulatory compliance.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Permit to Work Coordinator role:
  • Scotland
  • Outside IR35
  • £500 per day