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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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OCS Administrator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Reporting to the Operational Control Support Team Leader, your role as OCS Administrator will be to maintain a positive and friendly company image by acting as the first line of contact to visitors, customers, and vendors in person, online, and via telephone. To ensure a good flow of office procedures you will work alongside the Service Coordinator and Project Controller and support the Service and Projects departments, carrying out common office duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning maintenance visits using excel and resource planning tool

  • Producing weekly/monthly customer reports

  • Setting up of projects

  • Order handling within SAP

  • Entering information into CRM

  • Quotation creation

  • Invoicing and managing customer billing plans

  • Welcoming guests organising client lunches

  • Travel Booking

  • Raising purchase requisitions

  • Supporting with facilities

 

Required Qualifications, Skills and experience

  • Must have a minimum of three to five year’s experience working in an office environment

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work without supervision

  • Excellent time management skills

  • Exceptional communication and customer service skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

  • SAP knowledge (essential)

  • Strong prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to handle confidential information

  • Strong record keeping skills

  • Good time management skills with the ability to multitask

  • High personal drive for continuous improvement

  • Potential and desire to progress and develop

 

What you can expect from us:

  • 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with flexibility required to meet customer and business needs.

  • After initial training period, hybrid working will be available, from home and our office in Aberdeen. There will be times for which your presence in the office is required, you should therefore live within commutable distance.

  • A permanent contract with a competitive salary, depending on experience.

  • Benefits, including pension with company contribution, death in service cover, staff bonus scheme, healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service.

  • Exciting challenges within a global organisation that encourages a high degree of individual responsibility, with excellent career opportunities.

  • Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services.

 

Due to the nature of our business, please be advised at the offer of employment stage we will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Education and Employment checks on all candidates.


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

 

 

 

 


Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Graduate Site Chemist

Waste Management Peterborough  Salary £25,000 - £27,000 DOE Monday- Friday

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Site Chemist, you will be responsible for taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times.

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
  • Providing services to customers to enable wastes to be assessed, priced and collected
  • Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
  • Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
  • Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI’s and other requirements.
  • Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
  • Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
  • Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

Some knowledge of hazardous waste or industrial chemistry would be beneficial as well as previous experience working in a site-based role or in an industrial hands-on environment. This role would suit someone looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry. A NEBOSH certificate or IOSH H&S qualification would also be beneficial. 

 

What’s on Offer

  • Basic Salary of £25,000 - £27,000 DOE
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

 

How to Apply

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


HVAC Layout Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a HVAC Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential HVAC Layout Engineer role comes with a salary up to £65,000, hybrid working and private health care. If you’re a Layout Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that works across critical UK and international nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the HVAC Layout Engineer you will:  
  • Assessment of the layout engineering data for the building including process and instrumentation, equipment, cable and electrical information. Ensuring analysis and verification of the technical scope.
  • Implement layout engineering to improve and/or modify the design where needed to input various electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Work with the wider team to assess the routing of piping, cable trays and HVAC ducts within the 3D Model.
  • Produce technical documents such as status reports, introduction notes, design procedures and change analyses
  • Coordinate with other relevant teams for the layout activities, sharing layout drawings and plans
  • Where possible look to anticipate and adapt to changing needs of the project, keeping all parties updated and on track with progress and modifications.
  • Any other duties as required
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Engineering Degree relevant to role
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas of engineering: HVAC, Layout, HVAC, mechanical, safety etc.
  • Nuclear experience is highly desirable in particular projects involving PWR.
  • Previous experience working with 3D design software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, PDMS and/or E3D)
    Personal skills The HVAC Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Knowledge of HVAC and general layout requirements for heavy industrial projects
  • Confident in challenging ideas and designs for effective solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of stakeholders
  • Able to thrive in a technically challenging role in a dynamic environment
    Salary and benefits of the HVAC Layout Engineer role  
  • A salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and seniority.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office
  • An opportunity to travel internationally to European offices
  • Private Health care
 

Apprentice Monitoring Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Description                                   Job Title: Apprentice Environmental Monitoring Technician Date: January 2023 Business Unit: HSEQ Site/Function: ENRMF 1 Job Details  
  1. Responsible to:
Landfill Environmental Manager
  1. Responsible for:
Environmental Monitoring at ENRMF
  1. Collaborate with:
Monitoring Team Site Operations Management Apprentice Site Manager HSEQ team 2 Job Summary   Undertaking the environmental monitoring and sampling requirements at the facility as set out by environmental permits.  3 Key Responsibilities  
  • Completion of all monitoring and sampling in accordance with the site’s permits, permissions and associated monitoring action plans
  • Occupational health monitoring in relation to dust, VOC’s, asbestos etc.
  • Calibration of monitoring equipment and the organisation of regular servicing to maintain accuracy of monitoring data
  • Maintenance of environmental monitoring database
  • Compilation of data and summary reporting. Identifying patterns, trends and abnormalities.
  • Completion of monthly reports to line management highlighting issues with monitoring data.
  • Liaising and communicating with others within the group to ensure that the monitoring requirements are completed.
  • To assist with projects as necessary
  • To assist with quarterly returns
  • To assist with other administrational activities which may be required
4 Critical Qualifications  
  • Ideally has a keen interest in a subject such as Geology, Geography, Chemistry or Environmental Science but not essential.
  • Full UK driving license (primarily due to location of site)
5 Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience  
  • Must be willing to work outside in all weather and have a good grasp of health and safety as the work is undertaken on an active landfill site.
  • Experience of both working within a team and individually.
  • Good organisational and analytical skills.
      1 Job Description                                        
  • Experience of Office based programs / database software
  • Ideally have experience of sampling and dealing with laboratories. Site investigation experience would be an advantage. 
  • Site/construction based experience would be an advantage. 
  6 Competencies – training will be given                                A positive, open culture is embedded within the company that is team oriented and encourages teamwork and collaboration.  Customer Focus – CRITICAL Delivering Results – CRITICAL Communication – CRITICAL Team Working - CRITICAL Self-Development - CRITICAL 7 Core Values and Behaviours – Managers, Supervisors & Frontline Colleagues     Respect Considerate Recognition Caring Being mindful of each others' circumstances   Recognising each others' contributions   Contributing to a safe and compliant working environment Critical Integrity Trustworthy Empowering Responsible Doing what we say we will Critical Appreciating what is required to do the right thing   Understanding and acting on individual responsibilities Critical Teamwork Collaborative Communicative Supportive Actively cooperating with each other Critical Communicating openly with and providing feedback to colleagues where appropriate   Fully contributing to our success   Excellence Challenging Proactive Learning Identifying and sharing new ideas and learning opportunities Critical Actively providing feedback   Be open to and prepared for challenge Critical 8 Summary Performance Measures       Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.

Technical Lead Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Technical Lead Engineer - Valves
  • Employees can work remotely
  • Full-time
  • ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
  • Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
  • ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear
Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description

Key Responsibility: 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

  • Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
  • Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
  • Lead contract technical and project meetings
  • Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
  • Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
  • Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
  • Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures
Qualifications

Profile:

  • Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
  • Good knowledge of Valves 
  • Capable of producing technical specifications
  • Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
  • Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
  • Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC.
Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.


Plant Operative
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Lead Project Planner
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Description Job Title Lead Project Planner Department Group Projects Company Urenco Limited Location Any Urenco location Reports to Manager of Project System Security Clearance Level BC (with ability to obtain SC) Date September 2023 Version 1 JE Reference   prepared by Glenn Hodkinson Travel Requirements This role requires the mobility to work at Urenco location for periods of time and will require travel of up to 50%.   Job Purpose The Lead Project Planner will directly support portfolio and programme demands, and act as a first line customer point of contact. They will be responsible for Urenco programme planning and integrated scheduling between all Urenco sites and multiple global functions Act as local lead for the planning team. Direct and support the local delivery of project planning to projects. This role may be either a full time role or a part-time depending on team size. This role will act as one of the SME’s in support of the Standards function, contributing to and supporting the direction of the function   Job Dimensions Urenco Group’s global project portfolio of small and medium projects accumulating up to €100 million annual capex. Select projects ranging from €50 million to in excess of €500 million. Direct Reports Ranging from 1 to 8 (project planners) Indirect Reports Ranging from 1 to 8 (contractor, at multiple geographical locations) Budgetary Responsibility None Other Dimensions The role has multiple senior stakeholders as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group consequently the ability, and availability to travel to and work in several locations is required.  The programme element of this role will require reporting to senior executive forums.   Organisational & Job Context This role forms part of Group Projects, Project System team, which provides direct project support to effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of project expenditure. The Lead Project Planner will be responsible for Urenco programme planning.  In addition they will build a team to support this work and will act as one of the SMEs for the planning department and ensure the optimum use of Project Support personnel in accordance with Urenco’s policies and procedures. They will normally work remotely from line management and are expected to be able to operate with autonomy whilst providing services to several customers.   Accountability Example Performance Indicators Safety Culture
  • Actively promote a pro-active safety culture throughout the project lifecycle and across the Group
 
  • Zero fatalities, OSHA, reportable events or Lost Time Incidents
Project Planning
  • Accountable for Urenco global programme planning.
  • Accountable for the delivery of portfolio level reports including forward resource planning
  • Develop project planning strategies specific to the project requirements
  • Ensure alignment between the business objectives and the project delivery strategy
  • Ensure alignment between the contractual requirements and the project delivery strategy
  • Flow down project control requirements to the supply chain 
  • Ensure optimal use of Project Planning resources both contract and Staff
  • Fit for purpose project planning strategies and plans
  • Robust project control processes aligned with the business requirement
  • Flow down of terms and conditions to enable succinct reporting
Status Reporting
  • Overall responsibility for the reporting of project, portfolio and/or programme planning status in relation to safety, scope, cost, schedule and Business benefits objectives
  • Provide business level planning
  • Analysis of project progress metrics and global KPI’s to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
  • Analysis of supply chain progress to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
  • Responsibility for implementing project control metrics to enable performance analysis
  • All work conducted in line with Urenco policies and procedures
  • On time reporting of both project and portfolio information
Integration
  • Develop a high performance team, ensuring flawless integration of all sub-disciplines and functions throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead the day-to-day activities of the project planning team ensuring project and commercial requirements are fulfilled
  • Support the requirements of the project manager and project owner / end client
  • Evidence that projects are using and incorporating specialist knowledge in project execution process
  • Efficient and effective delivery of Project Planning
  • Integrating individual projects and functional requirements into one holistic schedule for consumption by Senior Management, ExCom and ULtd Board
URENCO’s Commercial Position
  • Ensure Urenco’s commercial position is robustly protected through the application of industry best practice in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation and contract management
  • Number/Effect of successful contractor claims against Urenco
  • Cost and Schedule effects of Urenco initiated changes
  • Across the Project lifecycle (performance derived from Project Reporting)
Good Practice Development
  • The role will ensure knowledge is retained and transferred and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement
  • Support the creation and update of project policies and procedures using lesson learnt and previous good practices
  Education & Qualifications Required Essential/ Desirable Experience Needed Essential/ Desirable
  • Educated to Degree level a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • Project Management  or Project controls Qualification / Accreditation such as APM, PMI or ACostE Etc.
E D  
  • Min. 5 years’ experience of managing project control teams
  • Min. one project exceeding €10 million
  • Demonstrable experience across the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to hand-over
  • Min. 5 years working within multi-cultural teams
  • Demonstrable success in project delivery outside the nuclear industry
E E D D E   Specific know-how and skills required Essential/ Desirable Behavioural Competencies Competency Level
  • Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Project Planning Strategies
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategies that successfully deliver project to Business objectives (safety, budget, cost, benefits)
  • Experience of and be skilled in managing ambiguity and being confident to take accountability for delivering to the Business
  • Experience of managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP, able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context.
  • Demonstrable ability in building teams of highly performing professionals,  communicating strategy and building a team accountable for delivery
  • Solid knowledge of leading project controls personnel 
  • Skilled in leading project teams to success with minimal supervision.
  • Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
  • Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims.
  • Conversant in business English
  • Conversant in business language specific to role location
  E E E D E E D D D E E
  • Team Leadership Ability to align multicultural team members around clear, common goals to successfully achieve project objectives, in roles ranging from oversight or “management by influencing” to active deliver.
  • Driving for Results Continuous drive to achieve and exceed challenging goals, bringing a restless desire to continuously improve
  • Focus on Performance Holding team members and contributors accountable to all standards of performance.
  • Acting Decisively Taking action to position Urenco to succeed in the future. Willingness to accept personal risk, inherent where action is based on trends and forecasts rather than complete data and information.
  • Going Beyond the Data Ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related and identify underlying issues.
  • Customer Orientation Focusing effort on discovering and meeting the customer’s (project, or business) requirements.
  • Thirst for Knowledge Driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to improve subject matter, organisational, and personnel knowledge.
  • Building a Learning Culture Supporting and enabling others to develop their capability in line with organisational needs and personal and professional aspirations.
  • Working Collaboratively Works co-operatively with others, seeking input from others within the business, as opposed to working separately or in isolation.
  • Challenger Mentality Thinks independently to offer alternative views or suggestions based on a robust understanding of the subject matter and the situation or issue.
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Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Service Engineer  - Water Treatment          

London

Up to £38,000 per annum + package

Van + fuel card

 

Introduction

 

We are currently recruiting for Service Engineers to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Specialist Engineer, this will see you travelling across London and the surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing routine maintenance service to clients across London and the surrounding areas
  • Attending to breakdowns, conducting fault-finding and fault rectification
  • Installation and refurbishment work
  • To undertake goods inwards inspections for arrival of equipment on site
  • To establish, maintain and develop strong client relationships and assist with customer requirements.
  • To complete service functions on all types of water treatment plant serviced and maintained by the company.
  • Full job description available on request

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous water treatment experience is essential
  • An excellent work ethic and desire to develop within an established business
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team flexibly
  • Full UK Drivers License

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to £38,000 per annum
  • Company van + fuel card
  • Company benefit package + pension scheme
  • Excellent progression opportunities within an established and growing business.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

INDREC

Operations Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Operations Engineer

Field-based in North London

Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours

25 days annual leave, Company vehicle + Fuel card, Comprehensive pension scheme

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Are you an Operations Engineer, or an aspiring Operations Engineer, looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

 

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in giving our customers the best in class quality service by providing on-site corrective/preventative maintenance and offering after-sales technical and commercial support. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

 

Some more brief responsibilities of an Operations Engineer are:

  • To develop and maintain good working relationships with customers.  

  • Provide service, chemical treatment analysis, monitoring and account management to existing customers/contracts.

  • Provide Legionella control and ensure customer compliance with ACOP L8.

  • Provide customer recommendations for best working practices.

  • Gather information in preparation for client review meetings.

  • Review site water services risk assessment.

  • Gather site information and compile site log-books for customers, maintain and audit.

  • Initiate water treatment program on new accounts and commission new dosing/control installations.

  • Completion of risk assessments, work reports, and all other documentation.

  • Look for opportunities and where appropriate to sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.

  • Feedback to customers on future product development, features and functions and show how they will add value to their business.

  • Provide updates to line manager on any issues that may result in financial, reputational or operational impact on the Company, seek guidance and support as required to ensure the service provided to our customers is a priority.

 

General requirements for the role:

  • A HNC or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry qualification or similar or qualified by experience.

  • GCSE or equivalent – English and Maths.

  • A full UK driving license is required.

  • Excellent time management skills.

  • Candidates must have knowledge and experience in chemical water treatment e.g. cooling tower management, and boiler optimisation.

  • Experience of having worked as an Operations/Service Engineer or in a Technical Support role or laboratory experience.

  • Passionate about providing a first-class service to our customers.

  • Able to handle challenging conversations with customers and find a resolution.

  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written, with the versatility to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner.

  • Demonstrable experience of having built strong working relationships both internally and externally.

  • A good level of IT competency.

  • Good organisational skills with an eye for detail.

  • Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.