Gemma Nixon

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a provider of consultancy, design, engineering and project management services within the UK construction sector to recruit a Layout CAD Engineer on a 19 month contract for its Hinkley Point C site. The Layout CAD Engineer role comes with a day rate upto £226.26.             Key skills  

• Design experience with knowledge of pipework, or electricity, or HVAC, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience using PDMS, E3D, and AutoCAD.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Layout CAD Engineer role  

• Hybrid working from Hinkley Point C design office.
• 3 days on site, 2 days working from home
• 19-month contract
• Inside IR35

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a Plant Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential Plant 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 Plant 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
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    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: Piping, Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Safety.
• 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 Plant Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Knowledge of 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 Plant 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

 

Astute’s team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Commissioning Engineer in the West Midlands. This role will require the Commissioning Engineer to travel widely and at short notice to support in the installation and commissioning of a variety of process water equipment. The customer focussed Commissioning Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £42,000 dependant on experience, a competitive benefits package and a company vehicle & fuel card. If you’re an experienced Commissioning Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Working as the Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• Leading the commissioning of cutting-edge water treatment systems, ensuring they meet our rigorous technical standards and project timelines.
• Ensuring all equipment is effectively transitioned from equipment from mechanical completion to operational readiness, aligning with contract specifications and fostering client satisfaction.
• Working with the Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning process, from equipment handover to system activation, emphasising safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, ensuring resources and equipment are optimised to meet project schedules.
• Engage in design reviews, risk assessments, and commissioning plans to develop comprehensive documentation to support project execution.
• Any other duties as required.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering /C&G 17/18th Edition or equivalent.
• Candidates should have a background in performing mechanical or electrical maintenance/service work and an understanding of equipment commissioning.
• Experience working in a similar role within the water industry is desirable.
• A full, valid driving licence

    Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role

• Basic salary of  £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Holiday allowance 25 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off.
• Leading pension contribution of up to 10% of your earnings.
• Private Healthcare with an option to add your family members.

Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Site Chemist to join its team in Middlesbrough.  The Site Chemist role comes with a salary of £25,000 -27,000 and would suit an experienced on-site chemist or a recent graduate looking to get into a hands-on role. If you’re a Site Chemist or a recent chemistry graduate and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Site 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.
• Testing, sorting, bulking of drum and packaged waste materials.
• Maintaining a database and manual records for the Transfer Station as required
• Out of hours sampling, lab testing and packing waste at 3rd party customer sites as required.
• Washing of empty contaminated containers and cutting up if necessary.
• Shrink-wrapping, labelling, and preparing of loads for onward disposal including generating the relevant paperwork.
• Safe and efficient loading and unloading of HGV’s on site as required including bulk tankers for loading and discharge.
• Unloading / loading of vehicles if required.
• Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
• Provide technical advice on chemicals to departmental members and other divisions as required.
• Liaising with customers and/or in-group and third-party disposal sites.
• Assisting with general administrative duties associated with the running of the Transfer Station.
• Other duties as required.

        Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry related subject
• Full UK Driving license
• An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
• Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
• Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner
• Due to the nature of the work, must be prepared to carry out lifting work both inside and outside in all weathers

    Salary and benefits of the Site Chemist role

• Basic Salary of £25,000 - £27,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme (performance based)
• Private Health Care and other benefits

 

 

Description

For a Site supervisor (also known as Lead Air Hygiene Engineer) this role offers security, competitive pay, bonuses and overtime, door to door payment, sick pay, life assurance, career development and much more.

Hydro-X Air comprises of dedicated teams of two working remotely to deliver ventilation Ductwork cleaning and other air hygiene services to our customers.

Location: Field Based, will be expected to travel within the region

Working Hours: 45hours per week, some weeks will be working days, others will be night working and some weekend work will be required. Schedulers aim to plan jobs up to 2 weeks in advance where possible. Requirements

Main Duties

The duties will include, but are not limited to, working within the guidance provided by TR19 and associated company documents, and guidance, to ensure that any work on site is safe and free from the risks.

You may be expected to undertake some or all of the work below:

• Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning and canopy cleans in accordance with TR19 Grease.
• Carry out ventilation systems cleaning in accordance with TR19.
• Installation of access doors into ventilation system in accordance with DW144.
• Carry out inspection of the Fire dampers in accordance with BS9999
• Follow a preventative maintenance program as instructed.
• Maintain personal equipment & chemical stocks inventories.
• You will also be expected to undertake any other duties associated to the output of the Regional Team as required.

 

Your knowledge

The appointee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Ventilation systems management in accordance with TR19 Grease.
• Ventilation cleaning techniques in accordance with TR19
• Access doors installation in accordance with DW144

Benefits

Salary £25,000-£27,000 depending on experience

What happens next – your career move made simple

1. Apply now to be consider for the role

2. If you meet the requirements, you will then be contacted by our recruitment team for an informal pre-screening call. 3. Suitable applicants will then be invited to a video interview 4. Interview feedback within 4 working days

Successful applicants will be welcomed into the business on our 2 day induction at our head office where you will be issued with all the necessary equipment to complete the jobs, you will have branded workwear, a company van, tablet, and phone.

Please note that we are a drugs free company and complete a drugs test on the first day of employment.

Hydro-X are an equal opportunity employer, and we follow non-discriminatory practices

Keywords: Ductclean, Air Hygiene, Hygiene operative, fire damper engineer, ventilation cleaner, Air Hygiene supervisor, Duct cleaning technician, extract cleaning.

Quantity Surveyor Work location:  Hinkley Point C – Bridgwater, Somerset Hours: Full time on site /possibility to work 1 day a week from home Reporting to: Framatome – Site Contract & Commercial Manager Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure progress report of installation & commissioning activities on the field:
• Ensure daily visits and report of progress of Framatome team installation and commissioning activities on-site, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and
• Manage contractual disputes related to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization
• Variation Management:
• Assess the impact of waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization on project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and submit variation orders to the customer for approval and negotiation.
• Track and document approved variations, ensuring accurate measurement, valuation, and invoicing.
• Commercial Management:
• Engage in commercial negotiations with the customer to reach fair and equitable agreements regarding events leading to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization.
• Prepare detailed cost impact analysis and reports for customer review and approval.
• Maintain effective communication channels with the customer to address commercial
• concerns and resolve disputes.
• Documentation and Reporting : o Maintain accurate records of events leading to waiting time, additional activities, and demobilization, including supporting documentation and correspondence. o Prepare regular progress reports, cost reports, and financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. o Provide timely and accurate updates on cost variations, commercial negotiations, and project financial status.

Key Skills and experiences:

•  Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry, with a focus on site activities and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial mechanisms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in performing clear writing reports
• Effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies and processes.
• Computer skills Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
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Background:

• Nuclear, Engineering/Construction

Additional information

• On site at Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater
• Working hours – full time

 

Astute’s team is partnering with an industry leader in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK to recruit a Service Engineer for its operations in Inverness and the surrounding areas. The Service Engineer position is vital for the continued operation and service provided to clients & customers, and comes with a competitive salary of up to £32,000 DOE, opportunity to grow your salary through commissioned sales, full equipment (inc PPE), van + fuel card, and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! If you’re an Engineer with experience working in the water sector and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers excellence for all customers, then submit your CV to apply today. This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the 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.

    Professional 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 and benefits of the Service Engineer role

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 + Overtime
• Company vehicle + Fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

EC&I Technician

Waste Management

Avonmouth

Up to £43,500 + Package

 

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 Control & Instrumentation Technician to join their new Polymers Recycling Facility in Avonmouth. Working as their Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for carrying out key pre-planned and breakdown maintenance on EC&I equipment across the recycling facility, including fault diagnostics, issue rectification and calibration of instruments.

 

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance of EC&I equipment
• Fault-finding, diagnostics and calibration of instruments relating to control systems.
• Maintenance and programming of the sites PLC systems.
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work to improve plant reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS, ensuring all documents are recorded in a timely manner along with the relevant RAMS/H&S documents.
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required.
• Provide technical support to the Operations Team.
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance always.
• Working as part of a shift pattern.

 

This is 4 on 4 off shift position including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

What you will need

To be considered for this position, candidates must have relevant Electrical/ C&I qualifications to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. You should have experience working in a heavy process environment (ideally Waste Management, Power Generation, Industrial Plant, Aggregates, Manufacturing, FMCG or Food etc.) and have a working knowledge of calibration, maintenance and fault finding practices on heavy process equipment.

 

Candidates are required to work on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern so please only apply if this is suitable.

Whats on Offer

• Basic Salary up to £43,500
• Competitive Package + 10% Bonus Scheme
• Opportunity to progress

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 emailing your CV to [email protected].

  Astute’s Nuclear team is working with one of the kay global players in engineering services across the nuclear energy market to recruit a Project Engineer to support with decommissioning works across a major defence project in Reading. The Project Engineer position comes with a salary of £45,000 - £75,000 dependant on experience and would suit someone looking to get in with one of the major defence sites in the UK. If you’re a Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that will develop its team and put its people at the forefront of what it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:  

• Confirm client specifications between the project team and engineering disciplines, liaising across multiple business lines for successful delivery.
• Create technical and execution documentation and deliverables.
• Working with the supply chain to establish requirements and manage the engagement to delivery.
• Co-ordinate the design requirements of the project with the design team, for example; drawings, tools/equipment, materials, specific design requirements for project lifecycle.
• Work on forecasts for resource and labour requirements across the project, keeping records of all works taking place.
• Liaise with Project Controls on the design schedule, risks and report as required.
• Ensure the projects are supported technically and controlled according to the best practices, meet customer requirements, and minimise risks for the business.
• Support the relationship with the client and all stakeholders including third parties/vendors and internal operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements as well as the Project Safety Plan at all times.
• Ensure construction work is managed in line with safe working methods.

    Professional qualifications & Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant engineering degree, ideally with a bias towards mechanical engineering.  
• Experience in the nuclear sector or any other heavy, or highly regulated industries will be highly advantageous.
• Good Understanding of health and safety legislation in particular Construction regulations would be beneficial.
• Successful candidates must be able to obtain the relevant security clearance levels.

    Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role  

• A salary of £45,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model with 3-4 days on-site as required.
• Competitive benefits package