Gemma Nixon

Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader in industrial services solutions and hazardous waste management across the UK to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Industrial Services division in Rugby, Warwickshire. The Business Development Manager role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 per annum plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. In this role, you will drive business development from securing new enquiries to handover to operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery across the UK, with particular emphasis in Rugby. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager you will:   Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business development for key business growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
• Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
• Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
• Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with experience in industrial services and business development to join a dynamic and growing team.     Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Technical expertise in industrial services and hazardous/chemical waste solutions, with previous experience in the sector.
• Proven ability to manage customer accounts and their associated sales revenue.
• Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
• Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in industrial services or hazardous wastes management.

    Personal skills The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• Proven track record in driving profitable new business while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.
• Expertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction waste.
• Skilled in cold calling, negotiating, and executing deals at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience in managing projects and business processes.

    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role

• Salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Progression plan

Service Engineer Oxfordshire £33,000 + Company Van + Overtime     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water tech and technology services. They are recruiting for a Service Technician who ideally has experience working within the Water industry or from a hands-on operations and maintenance role. The strategically important Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £33,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If you’re an experienced Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

• The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis, and laboratory water treatment products.
• Installation, removal, and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
• Understand the water treatment process, product, and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
• Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments, and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license
• Industrial maintenance experience ideally within the water industry

    Personal skills: The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who has:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

    Salary and benefits of the role:

• Up to £33,000
• Company van & fuel card
• Overtime
• Laptop, mobile, PPE
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

    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 02392 288 217 to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Mechanical Technician

Material Recycling Facility

Aldridge, Walsall

Up to £34,345

4 on 4 off, days and nights

 

Introduction

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their Material Recycling Facility in Walsall.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Hands on maintenance across the site
• Maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, stirrers, mixers, and all associated pipework
• Driving plant availability through carrying out PPMs, reactive maintenance, and engineering improvements across the site as well as installations.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and minimum downtime across the site.
• Stay on top of site stock and spares
• Other duties as required

 

This is a shift-based role with a mix of days and nights on a 4 on 4 off rota – please only apply if this is suitable.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant qualification in an engineering discipline, HNC / HND / NVQ Level 3
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, anaerobic digestion etc.)
• IOSHH or NEEBOSH would be desirable
• Experience of working on heavy industrial machinery including pumps, conveyors, optical sorters etc.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 •         A total package up to c£35,000

•          Shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, with a mix of days and nights

•          Pension & great holiday allowance

•          Retail and leisure discount scheme

•          Access to all company benefits

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leader in specialist water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established team in Birmingham. The strategically important Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and company car as well as additional benefits including additional birthday leave, an enhanced pension and medical insurance. If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the you will:  

• Manage mechanical design for water processing plants, ensuring project deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with clients, internal engineers, and CAD designers to integrate mechanical elements into plant designs.
• Develop equipment specifications and generate mechanical layouts (e.g., piping and equipment).
• Working with CAD designer and other design engineers to create and evolve P+ID, General Arrangement and detailed drawings to define the plant design.
• Maintain schedules and contribute to HAZOP processes.
• Communicate with site and commissioning managers.
• Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and participate in design risk assessments.

    Professional and personal qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated to deliver with 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the municipal or industrial wastewater sectors.
• Formal education in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree).
• Experience and knowledge of equipment used in the water treatment industry and steel fabrication techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk) and software like Excel and Word.
• Ability to perform mechanical calculations (e.g., hydraulic and FEA).
• Experience interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
• Full Driving License.

  Package of the Mechanical Design Engineer role  

• Competitive Salary + Company Car 25 days annual leave + birthday leave
• Additional benefits include an enhanced pension, life assurance private medical insurance, dental insurance, car leasing, travel insurance, and more.

 

 

Employment Type Full Time Application Start Date 11-03-2026 Application End Date 29-05-2026 Location Hinkley Point State/County Somerset Zip Code TA5 1UD Country England Work Style On-site Industry Other/not classified Category Operations Position Other technical/specialist role Experience 2-4 Years Education Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (e.g., ECC, PSC) Description About the role Osprey shipping believes that innovative, precision-engineering logistics, by land and by water, can transform the way critical UK infrastructure is built. We bring together the very best multi-disciplinary engineering and delivery team to accelerate projects, enhance safety, and work side by side with clients to solve the most complex construction challenges. We are seeking a proactive Commercial Manager to lead the delivery of robust commercial governance and ensure the effective financial performance of designated projects. Reporting into the wider commercial and project leadership teams, you will be responsible for overseeing structured commercial processes, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the preparation of key commercial information. Acting as a central link between project teams, clients and the supply chain you will ensure that all commercial data is processed correctly and that contractual or financial queries are resolved promptly. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to provide clear and consistent commercial guidance that enables projects to be delivered to the highest standards.   What You’ll do ·Lead the commercial function across assigned projects ensuring strong governance, financial control and best practice commercial standards ·Develop and implement commercial strategies that maximise project value, profitability and overall commercial performance ·Take full ownership of forecasting, cash flow management and cost-to-complete (CTC) reporting for relevant projects ·Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation plans to protect and enhance project outcomes ·Oversee contract administration across NEC and other contract frameworks, ensuring full compliance with all obligations ·Lead discussions on contractual matters with clients and subcontractors ·Provide clear commercial guidance to project teams and identify scope changes, ensuring they are recorded, costed and approved   Skills & Experience ·Proven experience in a commercial management role within construction, infrastructure, utilities or related project-based environments ·Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (e.g., ECC, PSC) and other major contract forms, including their commercial processes and obligations ·Demonstrated ability to manage project finances, including forecasting, cash flow, cost control and CTC reporting ·Skilled in preparing, negotiating and agreeing applications for payment, variations and final accounts ·Strong commercial risk awareness with the ability to identify issues early and develop effective mitigation strategies ·Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with project managers, contract leads and finance teams   Benefits ·25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays ·Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes ·Private medical insurance ·Income protection insurance ·Life insurance cover ·Performance-related pay scheme ·Enhanced parental leave benefits ·Cycle to work scheme ·Family friend policies ·Access to our Employee Assistance Programme ·Get Active from Aviva – Gym discounts up to 40% off ·Support your career development through our success management process

Electrical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team tin the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for…

• Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
• Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out electrical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
• Complete electrical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipments required for each project.
• Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
• Survey electrical systems and plans.
• Project budget and programme management.
• Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
• Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

Candidates should have strong CAD expertise as well as

Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

 

Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

 

 

What’s on Offer.

• Basic salary £40,000 DOE
• Competitive Package
• 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

 

 

 

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Service Engineer – Water Treatment Glasgow/ East Kilbride  £30,000 + Company Van + Overtime     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to join one of the industry leaders in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK. Working as a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing water purification systems at various customer sites across the Scottish Central Belt area covering Dundee, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and surrounding areas.  This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
• Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
• Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
• Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

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

• Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license
• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

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

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

    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 07441391669 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.     INDREC

Engineering Manager Recycling / Waste Management Halesfield  - Telford Up to £65,000 + Package 

 

Introduction

Our Client is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Recycling Facility on a full time permanent bases, based in Halesfield. This role will be leading and supporting their Engineering and Maintenance function across the team, strengthening the current strategy on-site.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing all maintenance and engineering strategies across a fast-paced recycling facility.
• Working closely with the head of Engineering to develop and lead a strong planned maintenance structure, optimising and utilising current assets from performance data.
• Working to build a strong basis for maintenance procedures across the site to set the standard for future maintenance strategies.
• Assist alongside the Operations Manager, Unit Manager and Area Manager to influence and assist in key decision-making processes for engineering functions across the site. Working to provide financial and performance reporting where necessary.
• Other duties as required.
• Proactively promote a positive Health & Safety culture, leading towards a target of zero harm across personnel and contractors
• Continuous review of plant availability, and department performance, Identifying gaps, root causes and subsequent improvement activity.
• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering department.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong track record developing maintenance strategies and engineering functions in process, production or manufacturing environments.
• A good understanding of lean concept and optimisation strategies within a production focussed role.
• NVQ 3/ HNC/ HND or equivalent in an engineering subject or a relevant field.
• Demonstrable experience working to strict health, safety and compliance standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experienced leader/manager.
• Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent H&S knowledge and experience.

 

Salary & Package

• Up to £60,000 + Package
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work on a key Polymers Recycling Facility

How to Apply To apply for this role or find out more information, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected] or call Jon Raisbeck on 02393 910035