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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Execution Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Execution Engineer Requisition ID 49326 Posting Start Date 01-Aug-2022 Posting End Date 01-Sep-2022 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

 

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

 

Our plastics reprocessing facility in Avonmouth, Bristol will reprocess over 80,000 tonnes of plastic every year - more than 1.6 billion bottles, tubs, and trays – creating recycled raw material to return to the economy. Plastic recycling at the facility will save 126,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent of taking over 67,000 cars off the road

 

We have a new opportunity for an Execution Engineer to join our team at out new Polymers facility in Avonmouth, Bristol for 42.5 hours pr week, from Monday to Friday.

 

The salary for this role is circa £54,000 per year, plus participation in a yearly bonus scheme, where you could earn up to 10% of your base salary.

 

 

About the role

 

The Execution Engineer will be part of our multi-disciplinary maintenance team and will play an integral role in the delivery of the maintenance strategy at our Avonmouth Polymer Reprocessing Facility. The primary purpose of this role is the effective execution of breakdown and corrective maintenance work, as well as supporting the root cause analysis process to implement preventive actions to improve overall plant availability.

 

Working collaboratively with EC&I engineer, Mechanical Engineer and the Maintenance Planner, the Execution Engineer will lead the site multi-functional maintenance team to execute planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure machine condition, availability and standards are maintained.

 

The Execution Engineer will provide technical support/governance to ensure improvement projects are executed to the correct standards and in line with site plan, as well as owning the statutory inspections.

 

In addition, this role will be responsible for ensuring a positive safety culture is upheld at all levels and financial targets are met within their department

 

What are we looking for?

 

  • Understanding in a mechanical/electrical engineering role from areas such as FMCG/ manufacturing/ waste management.
  • Full working understanding and ability to lead root cause analysis (RCA) and provide effective engineering solutions
  • Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities and strict time lines
  • An experienced Mechanical/Electrical Engineer with relevant background and level of expertise, with a focus on plant maintenance
  • Experience of developing technical solutions from concept selection, through design development, installation and commissioning.
  • HNC/HND qualified in a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or in a closely related subject

Lead Civil/ Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute are working on behalf of a leading international nuclear engineering consultancy to recruit a Lead Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer to support major infrastructure projects within the UK nuclear sector. With nuclear energy playing a critical role in the UK’s transition to Net Zero, this organisation is delivering complex engineering solutions across both civil and defence programmes. This role will support the delivery of major infrastructure projects within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. As a Lead Civil / Structural Engineer, you will play a key role within the client delivery team, providing technical leadership and oversight across the engineering lifecycle to ensure safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery. If you have the relevant experience and are looking for an opportunity to work on challenging projects within a growing sector, then please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Civil Structural Engineer role  
  • Leading and managing contractor engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle from concept through to completion.
  • Reviewing, approving and assuring designs, drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Supporting the development of functional requirements, optioneering studies and key design decisions.
  • Delivering safety-critical engineering outputs, including supporting the development of Periodic Review of Safety reports.
  • Chairing and contributing to design reviews, HAZID workshops and stakeholder forums.
  • Providing independent technical appraisal and peer review of engineering outputs.
  • Overseeing detailed design, construction, commissioning and decommissioning activities.
  • Ensuring compliance with EHS, security, quality and site standards across all engineering activities.
  • Acting as a technical advisor to internal project teams and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting knowledge sharing, mentoring and capability development within the engineering team.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • An accredited Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification and experience.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership
  • Relevant experience in civil / structural engineering on complex infrastructure or high-hazard projects.
  • Experience working within regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, energy or similar sectors would be advantageous.
  • A master’s level qualification or equivalent advanced engineering qualification would be beneficial.
Personal skills   The Lead Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Strong experience assessing structural designs and equipment to ensure they meet safety and hazard requirements.
  • Experience developing and applying design assurance processes within complex engineering programmes.
  • A solid understanding of engineering across the full project lifecycle from concept through to delivery.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Experience supporting multi-disciplinary projects and contributing technical expertise across engineering disciplines.
Salary and benefits of the Lead Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer role
  • Highly competitive salary/ contract rate + benefits package
  • Hybrid working arrangement (typically 3 days office / 2 days remote)
  • Opportunities to work on major national infrastructure and nuclear projects
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Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer – Water Treatment Hertfordshire Competitive Salary + 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 industrial water treatment systems at various customer sites across the Hertfordshire area and the surrounding regions. This role will involve a 1 in 4 call-out rota, please only apply if this is suitable.                   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 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.     INDNUC

Electrical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Waste & Recycling

London- Central

£20.50ph + OT – Early & Late shifts

 

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country and as such they are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join one of their key Waste Transfer Stations in London. Working as their Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for:
  • Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant, attending to breakdowns as needed.
  • Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and route cause analysis techniques
  • Working across all processing plant and overhead equipment
  • Maintenance on PLCs, motors, inverter drives, conveyors etc.
  • Testing and inspection
  • Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
  • Keep records using internal systems and support in the implementation of IMS.
  • Assisting with RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work
  • Working as part of a shift pattern
  • Other duties as required.

This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering Saturdays on a 1 in 4 basis. Please only apply if this is suitable.

What you will need
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
  • 18th Edition
  • Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
  • Pneumatic skills and experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering weekends. Please only apply if this is suitable. 
 

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of £20.50ph + OT rates 
  • Full training on internal systems
  • Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Megan Balmer who can tell you more.

Business Development Manager - Industrial Services
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Team are 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 Hull. We’re looking for an experienced Business Development professional with a particular focus on securing new enquiries and promoting their specialist services including tankers, Jet Vacs, Disabs, Hydro-Abrasive Cutting, and associated equipment. 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. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within the Industrial Services or Industrial Cleaning 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.
  • 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

Senior Cost Controller
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Senior Cost Controller for their Avonmouth site. 

 

The rewarding Senior Cost Controller role comes with a salary of up to £74,000 per annum, with the opportunity to lead integrated cost reporting across a portfolio of nuclear projects.

 

If you’re a Cost Controller and are looking to work for an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties

 

Reporting to the Head of Project Controls you will:

  • Lead the Cost Control function within Project Controls, establishing standards, procedures, and templates for all projects.
  • Develop and maintain cost control tools and processes, ensuring all staff follow best practices.
  • Train and mentor staff in cost control methods, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Manage SAP project structures, ensuring compliance with business and project requirements.
  • Produce cost reports across the portfolio, including centralised reporting cycles and Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ) assessments.
  • Analyse cost data to provide assurance, insights, and consolidated reports to project, programme, and portfolio managers.
  • Support tender cost estimation and maintain centralised productivity and cost norms.
  • Oversee project cost management activities, including invoicing, variations, cost vs. budget analysis, earned value management (EVM), and cash flow reporting.

 

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

 4+ years of experience in cost control within the nuclear, construction or manufacturing sectors.

Proficient using Microsoft Excel

Previous experience in a senior role is desirable

 

Personal skills

 

The Senior Cost Controller role would suit someone who has:

  • A strong background in cost control, ideally within large-scale, complex projects.
  • Experience leading or mentoring others, with the confidence to set standards and guide teams.
  • Proven skills in using SAP for project set-up, reporting, and analysis.
  • A track record of developing tools, templates, and processes that improve efficiency.
  • The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • The adaptability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

 

Salary and benefits of the Senior Cost Controller

 

Up to £74,000 per annum

25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 years’ service)

8% Employer pension contribution and many more fantastic benefits.


Mechanical Calculations Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with one of the industry leaders in the design of nuclear island projects throughout the UK to recruit a Mechanical Calculations Engineer for its Bristol site. The Mechanical Calculations Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design phase and comes with a salary of up to £55,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Mechanical Calculation Engineer and are eager to contribute to a landmark energy project within the Nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Management Team, you will:  
  • Oversee and ensure the integrity of the pipe network design and its supporting structures across the Hinkley Point C project.
  • Perform detailed piping calculations and assess HVAC and electrical supports under various load conditions, including dead weight, thermal expansion, and seismic activity.
  • Utilise finite element analysis (FEA) software to conduct mechanical simulations and ensure structural soundness.
  • Develop specialised computational tools, with Python programming being a valuable asset.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and regulatory requirements.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including modal and static analysis.
  • Proficiency in mechanical simulations using finite element methods.
  • Programming knowledge, particularly in Python, for computational tool development.
  • Experience with CAD software for design and modelling.
  • Knowledge of the UK design context and regulatory processes and familiarity with industry standards.
  • Innovative problem-solving abilities to address complex engineering challenges.
  • Previous experience with EPR or other nuclear projects.
  • Experience with RSTAB or BEAM STRESS and support calculations.
  • Understanding of RCC-M code (section C3650 minimum).
  • Familiarity with CALTUY/Pipestress software.
    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Calculations role  
  • Basic salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private & family health care schemes
  • Other benefits including employee assistance programmes, income protection and professional memberships (1 per year).
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Reinforced Concrete Civil/ Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leaders in the design and construction of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear new build power plant to recruit a Civil/Structural Engineer within the reinforced concrete sector. The Civil/Structural Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design and construction phase and comes with a salary of up to £50,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Civil, Structural or Temporary Works Engineer and are eager to contribute to a landmark energy project within the Nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Team, you will be responsible for:  
  • Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant codes (Eurocodes) and project methodology.
  • Checking and coordinating detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar models and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
  • Manage and modify structural designs using software such as TEKLA.
  • Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA processes.
  • Assessing and responding to Field Changes Requests, Field Information Requests, or Site Non-Conformances from civil works contractors.
  • Liaising with other stakeholders of the site engineering team or construction team for clarification on site requests.
  • Coordinating with the back office for clarification on design packages or for resolving design package issues.
  • Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
  • Site walkdowns and inspections.
  • Responsibility for schedule for engineering tasks reporting to the management, scheduling and commercial requirement.
  • Working with contractors on site to deliver the implementation of engineering solutions.
    Professional qualifications & personal characteristics We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Proven experience in the civil, infrastructure, structural, method, or temporary works engineering and design.
  • Hands-on knowledge of detailed design processes and their application in construction.
  • Familiarity with structural software such as TEKLA.
  • Experience within highly regulated industries, such as nuclear or heavy industry sectors, is desirable.
  • Previous experience working as a Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Method Engineer, Structural Engineer or Temporary Works Engineer.
  • Working knowledge of the detailed design phases and how this is transitioned to the construction phase
This role requires security clearance, and employment offers will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.       Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role  
  • Basic salary of £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience
  • Enhanced pension offering of 8% employer contributions
  • Benefits such as life insurance, income protection, healthcare.
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Blasting Assistant - Sheffield
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based in their Sheffield team, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:
  • Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
  • You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
  • You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
  • The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.
    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
  • A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
  • Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
  • A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
  • A pro-active and can-do attitude.
  • Happy to travel across the UK.
    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role
  • Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
  • Generous holiday package – 25 Days
  • Paid Travel and Expenses.
  • Structured development and progression opportunity.
 

Construction Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and technology for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear sector to recruit a Mechanical Construction Manager for its Hinkley Point C project.

 

The Mechanical Construction Manager position comes with a salary starting at £62,000, 8% employer pension contributions, professional membership body support, and a wealth of other benefits.

 

If you’re a Construction Manager with a Mechanical bias and are looking to work for an organisation that rewards its employees for great work then submit your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will:  
  • Provide coordination and direction in the implementation and completion of site.
  • Ensure site works are executed and controlled.
  • Develop and lead the site management processes
  • Manage projects, site activities and participate in bids for site or project management activities.
  • Ensure site work delivery planning is in line with HSE/CDM practices.
  • Develop, lead, and oversee site teams.
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders and client.
  • Provide site reports and manage the day to day running of the site activities.

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

 
  • City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 (minimum) in Engineering with a Mechanical bias.
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS
  • IOSH Managing safely

 

 

Personal skills

 

The Mechanical Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:

 
  • Managing site activities in excess of £5M.
  • A strong HSE understanding with CDM 2015 regulations

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Construction Manager role

 
  • A salary starting at £62,000 per annum.
  • 8% Employer pension contributions.
  • Accommodation allowances (tax free)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Professional membership body support
  • Private healthcare