Arjun Patel

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Project Engineer to work on their Energy from Waste Power Stations in Bicester and Croydon. The main purpose of the role is to deliver engineering changes to increase the Maximum Continuous Rating of the plants. The vital Project Engineer comes with a salary of up to c.£75,000 + car allowance + bonus + private healthcare + other benefits. This will be a 3-year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of future opportunities in the wider business. If you’re a Project Engineer, ideally mechanically biased, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will be responsible for:   

• The main purpose of the role is to increase the Maximum Continuous Rating of the two ERF facilities
• Working closely with OEMs, contractors, site teams and central engineering to develop technical solutions
• Integrate projects into outages
• Manage contractor performance
• Ensure all works are complying with safety, quality and compliance standards
• Attend HAZOP reviews as well as FAT’s/SAT’s which may involve travelling abroad

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: 

• Ideally HNC qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline
• A project Management qualification would be desirable
• An IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety Qualification would be desirable
• A full UK driving licence as there will be travel involved to other sites

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has: 

• Prior engineering/maintenance knowledge in heavy process engineering environments with power being the preference. Other industries may include paper mills, steel works, cement, refineries, etc
• Good understanding of PSSR legislation
• Experience in project management practices
• Experience in managing contractors and delivering complex engineering projects
• Knowledge of CMMS systems
• ISO 55001 awareness would be ideal

    Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• A starting salary up to c.£75,000
• Car allowance  
• Performance related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Other excellent benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Project Engineer to work on their Energy from Waste Power Stations in Avonmouth and Cardiff. The main purpose of the role is to deliver engineering changes to increase the Maximum Continuous Rating of the plants. The vital Project Engineer comes with a salary of up to c.£75,000 + car allowance + bonus + private healthcare + other benefits. This will be a 3-year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of future opportunities in the wider business. If you’re a Project Engineer, ideally mechanically biased, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will be responsible for:   

• The main purpose of the role is to increase the Maximum Continuous Rating of the two ERF facilities
• Working closely with OEMs, contractors, site teams and central engineering to develop technical solutions
• Integrate projects into outages
• Manage contractor performance
• Ensure all works are complying with safety, quality and compliance standards
• Attend HAZOP reviews as well as FAT’s/SAT’s which may involve travelling abroad

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: 

• Ideally HNC qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline
• A project Management qualification would be desirable
• An IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety Qualification would be desirable
• A full UK driving licence as there will be travel involved to other sites

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has: 

• Prior engineering/maintenance knowledge in heavy process engineering environments with power being the preference. Other industries may include paper mills, steel works, cement, refineries, etc
• Good understanding of PSSR legislation
• Experience in project management practices
• Experience in managing contractors and delivering complex engineering projects
• Knowledge of CMMS systems
• ISO 55001 awareness would be ideal

    Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• A starting salary up to c.£75,000
• Car allowance  
• Performance related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Other excellent benefits

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Dunbar, East Lothian.     The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of £47,108 (inclusive of shift allowance) + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.   If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                    Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
• Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
• Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
• Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
• A health and safety qualification will be advantageous but not a necessity

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Operations / Maintenance experience gained within a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
• Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
• Familiar with safety rules procedures
• Ex forces engineer will be highly encouraged to apply whether this be Navy, RAF or Army

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role  

• A salary of £47,018 (inclusive of shift allowance)
• Overtime
• Bonus of up to 10%
• Private medical
• Other benefits

 

 

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with our client to recruit for a Shift Team Leader to join a brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in commissioning phase, in Kelvedon, Essex. The EfW Power Station processes 595,000 tons of waste per annum to generate 55MW of electricity to export to the National Grid. The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary + 30% shift allowance + Bonus + Overtime + further education allowances + other benefits. If you’re a Shift Team Leader, or experienced Operations Technician/Assistant STL, and looking to work at a brand-new EfW Power Station, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• The day-to-day leadership of a team of the shift operations team who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation the plant including high-pressure steam boilers, turbines, auxiliary plant, etc.
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maximising waste input and energy production
• Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review health, safety & environmental issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead.
• Fulfilling the duty of HV Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching, and carrying out mechanical and electrical isolations.
• Working with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification in an engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be desirable

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Deputy Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with SCADA/DCS systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role  

• A competitive basic salary
• 30% shift allowance  
• Overtime
• Bonus
• Further education allowance
• Excellent holidays
• Other benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a well-established Energy company to recruit a Civil Project Manager in the Southeast to look after major projects in Essex and Kent. This will be on a 36-month fixed-term-contract basis. The vital Civil Project Manager role comes with a competitive salary + benefits package. If you’re a Civil Project 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 of the Civil Project Manager role Reporting to the Project Director, you will be:  

• Project Management for the upcoming civil investments, mostly being part of a project team
• Overseeing all design / architecture, planning, permits, specification and tendering of Civils Works packages.
• Oversee assessment of bids from contractors and final selection
• Supervising construction activities (Quality Assurance) on large civil projects which includes an Energy from Waste Power Station
• Managing on site compliance and documentation of all issues this includes CDM Regulations, Health & safety and industry regulations.
• Management of Contractors on site.
• Supporting Commercial Managers with Claims Management, CapEx reports and forecasting / cost analysis.
• Monitor the progress of work against the contract programme

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally degree educated in Civil Engineering (would look at HNC/HND)
• A health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH is desired
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Personal Skills, knowledge and experience The Civil Project manager role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience either with Client or EPC Teams on large civil infrastructure projects (Power, Data Centres, Refinery, Oil and Gas, etc)
• Exposure to pre-construction works from design, tender and planning / permitting of projects.
• Experience in managing full site teams (multi-discipline)
• Budgetary experience (full construction programme)

Salary and benefits of the Civil Project Manager role

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus
• Other benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Control & Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a competitive salary banding + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Control & Instrumentation and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Control & Instrumentation Engineer role As C&I Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• Provide technical support for control and instrumentation systems on site
• Plan, execute, and oversee Control & Instrumentation Engineering projects.
• Deliver technical expertise to shape maintenance strategies, offering engineering support for the site
• Coordinate and support maintenance work as needed to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Work towards achieving demanding targets in commercial performance, safety, environmental standards, quality, and personal development.
• Assist in the planning and execution of major outages
• Contract Management of Control & Instrumentation related work and budget responsibility

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:

• A formal engineering qualification in a relevant subject such as Electrical/Electronic/Control & instrumentation Engineering
• Having a Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or above would be advantageous 

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge   The Control & Instrumentation Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working in an industrial engineering environment such as Power Stations (CCGT, Coal, EfW, Biomass, etc), Paper Mills, Steelworks, Refineries, etc
• Experience in budget and contract management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Health and Safety and Environmental
• Experience working with various C&I Equipment including instrumentation, control valves, PLC/DCS systems, etc
• Prior experience working on projects/plant upgrades would be advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrumentation Engineer role  

• A competitive basic salary banding depending on experience
• Bonus
• Good pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunity
• Other excellent benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their new EfW Power Station in Slough, Berkshire. The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £46,000 - £48,000 + £2,500 call out allowance + Bonus + Overtime + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.  If you’re a Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressed air systems, etc.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site Computerised Maintenance Management System  (CMMS)
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• A basic salary between £46,000 - £48,000
• Call out allowance of £2,500 per annum
• Bonus
• Overtime
• Private healthcare
• Other benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit an Electrical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Electrical Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive salary banding + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer role As Electrical Enigneer you will:  

• Provide technical support for electrical systems on site
• Plan, execute, and oversee Electrical Engineering projects.
• Deliver technical expertise to shape maintenance strategies, offering engineering support for the site
• Coordinate and support maintenance work as needed to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Work towards achieving demanding targets in commercial performance, safety, environmental standards, quality, and personal development.
• Assist in the planning and execution of major outages
• Contract Management of electrical related work and budget responsibility

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:

• A qualification in an Electrical Engineering subject
• Having a Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or above would be advantageous 

  Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge   The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working in an industrial engineering environment such as Power Stations (CCGT, Coal, EfW, Biomass, etc), Paper Mills, Steelworks, Refineries, etc
• Experience in budget and contract management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Health and Safety and Environmental
• Experience working with High Voltage systems
• Prior experience working on projects/plant upgrades would be advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role  

• A competitive basic salary banding depending on experience
• Bonus
• Good pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunity
• Other excellent benefits

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit an Assistant Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn.  The Assistant Operations Manager role comes with a basic salary of £70,000 and full benefits package. If you’re an experienced operations professional 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 Operations Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Succession plan to move into Operations Manager position in approximately 18 months.
• Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• The day-to-day management of the full operations team
• Ensuring the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
• The day-to-day monitoring of plant efficiency and directing the operations staff to optimise the power station accordingly
• Preparing the annual budget for the Operations department for review and work within this budget
• Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff
• Prepare reports and presentation relating to the plant’s operational activities as required

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant engineering or technical qualification at degree / HND / HNC level
• An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification will be desired  

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Assistant Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Extensive operations experience in industrial engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, CHP, Biomass, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Oil & Gas, COMAH sites, Utilities, etc
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience liaising with governing bodies such as the EA and HSE
• Experience of managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
• Supervisory / management experience

    Salary and benefits of the Assistant Operations Manager role  

• A basic salary of £70,000 + full benefits package.

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