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James Barker

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Jobs
Shift Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/29/26
  • END DATE: 8/28/26
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Shift Engineer on 2 months for its Cheshire site. The Shift Engineer role comes with a rate of £550-£600 per day.                 Key skills required for the Shift Engineer role 
  • Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Flue Gas Treatment System, maintaining all process parameters within defined operational and environmental limits.
  • Monitor plant performance in real time, identify and respond to process deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable operation.
  • Carry out and record shift operations, including detailed log keeping, handovers, and reporting of plant events, abnormalities, and performance issues.
  • Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, permits to work, environmental regulations, and operational risk assessments, escalating incidents and near misses appropriately.
  • Coordinate with maintenance teams for fault diagnosis, equipment isolation, and repair activities, supporting both planned and unplanned maintenance safely and effectively.
  • Support operator training and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to optimisation of plant performance, reliability, and operational procedures.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Shift Engineer role:
  • Cheshire
  • Outside IR35
  • £550-£600 per day

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

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

EC&I Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/8/24
  • END DATE: 12/31/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY

EC&I Manager Protos EFW, Ellesmere Port 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with the joint venture EPC to recruit an EC&I Manager on a 12 month contract for a new build Energy from Waste in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The scope of work includes the following:  
  • The Scope-of-Supply with SBG may be summarised as follows:
  • 2 stream boiler and grate incineration plant
  • 2 flue gas treatment plants incl. stack
  • Steel structure
  • Waste cranes
  • EC&I systems
  • Several equipment (ie. fans, tanks, vessels, boiler cleaning devices, etc.)
  • Heat and noise insulation- Refractory lining
  • Overall field of responsibility shall include:
  • Management of the delivery and installation of EC&I Installation packages;
  • Coordination with the Site and Project Management Team in terms of EC&I Installations;
  • Manage and control the flow of documents, information and project documents including SBG deliverables, technical queries, third party documents and client documents between the SBG Team and the related EC&I sub-contractor(s);
  • Coordination of all interfaces between all individual suppliers/ EC&I installation; companies involved in project site activities;
  • Responsible for ensuring that project team members always have accurate and up-to-date information about the EC&I scope;
  • Supervision and inspection of EC&I installation progress;
  • Assist the Site Management Team with all EC&I related Risk and Method
  • Statements (RAMS) in accordance with agreed process;
  • Compilation of turnover packages and SATs;
  • Assist in development of commissioning RAMS, procedures and ITP’s;

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

C&I Commissioning Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/19/23
  • END DATE: 9/30/23
  • PAY RATE: $55.0 /HR
C&I Commissioning Engineer Middlesbrough June 23 Start 3-6 Months £450-550 per day The Role We are recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer on a contract basis based at MGT Teesside on the power station. Roles Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for planning and co-ordinating C&I activities
  • Functional safety
  • Alarm management
  • Project completions and handover
  • Act as Technical Lead
Skills and Qualification's:
  • C&I experience within Biomass, Energy, Oil & Gas or other highly regulated industry.
  • Previous Commissioning experience
  • Functional safety experience (Developing and undertaking proof testing and Validation/Verification activities in accordance with BS EN 61511
  • Alarm management experience (Familiar with EEMUA 191 and/or IEC 62682
  • Experience within Safety Instrumented Systems, Distributed Control Systems and Power Plant Instrumentation Systems.  
If you are interested in great opportunity, then please contact Lucy Pook on [email protected] or on   02393 910 473 . INDPOWER  

Electrical Estimator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/25/26
  • END DATE: 5/28/27
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading engineering services provider delivering electrical solutions across complex, high-risk projects within the Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas sectors to recruit a Electrical Estimator on a 12 month contract for either its Warrington or Stockton office. The Electrical Estimator  role comes with a competitive rate per day. Key Skills:
  • Manage the full tender process from enquiry to submission, including reviewing specifications, drawings, and preparing accurate, competitive quotations
  • Ensure all tender documentation is technically accurate, complete, and submitted in line with deadlines
  • Liaise with clients and attend site visits, briefings, and pre-tender meetings to fully understand project scope and requirements
  • Collaborate with internal teams to review tenders, prepare cost plans, risk assessments, and support smooth project handovers
  • Source, evaluate, and engage with suppliers and subcontractors, building strong relationships to secure best value
  • Finalise tender submissions, attend pre-order meetings, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Estimator role 
  • Competitive rate per day
  • 12-month contract
  • Stockton or Warrington (whichever is closest)