Greg Storey

Commissioning Shift Operator Locations - Leicestershire Duration - 3 months Immediate start Day rate - £450.00 to £500.00 The Role We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Shift Operator to join a fast paced commissioning team on the Waste to Energy facility based in Berkshire. Our client have several live projects within the energy sector in the UK and overseas, so there may be an opportunity to work across more projects with them. Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads this for the project.
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under his control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Prepares and issues Permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift, Mechanical, Process and Electrical (HV and LV preferable SAP authorization)
• Ensures that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
• Independently operates, monitors and maintains systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
• Responsible to update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
• Optimizes processes in collaboration with our clients Commissioning Team.
• Supervises both the client shift personnel and the work performed by suppliers during operation
• Executes hands on training with the client personnel
• Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
• Participates in regular control tours throughout the plant according to our clients site tour protocol
• Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keeps the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site related activities

Skills and job specifics:

• Mechanical/Electrical Occupation, Technician.
• Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
• Must have Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent
• BOP experience
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
• Experience Operating and leading a shift team on large thermal power plants
• DCS system knowledge
• Experience working for the EPC across Power projects is desirable.
• Capability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical and instrumentation drawings.

If you are interested in hearing more about these opportunities then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading Client within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Contracts Manager on an initial 6 months basis for their new build Waste to Energy facility in the Teesside area.

The Contracts Manager comes with a day from £500.00 to £600.00 per day.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• To lead and work with the Project Delivery Team in developing and negotiating the EPC
• Contract and other ancillary contracts supported by external lawyers.  The form of EPC Contract will be based on a flow down form the Authority’s Waste Infrastructure Development Programme (WIDP) form of contract.
• Draft the Conditions of Contract and input into the Commercial and Technical Schedules to ensure alignment across all documents.
• Advise on and review the security package (PCG, Bonds, Collateral Warranties, Insurances) and ensue that the risk is fully understood and appropriately allocated.
• Liaise with all the clients Departments (Capital Projects / Business Development / Legal / Operations / Finance/ Treasury/ Insurance / SHEQS) and ensure that all of the clients requirements have been adequately reflected in the EPC Contract.
• Respond to queries from external advisers (Lawyers / Lenders Technical Adviser / Lenders Legal Adviser).
• Check full contract documents prior to contract award.
• Ensure Company policies, procedures and standards are rigorously applied.
• Ensure synergies across the group are maximised in contract management arrangements.
• Support the Project Delivery Team in the contract administration of the EPC Contract. A proactive approach is required to ensure that all contractual communication response timeframes are adhered to and that the relevant communications / notifications are being issued. 
• Work closely with Project Controls and Project Delivery Managers / Representatives on risk management, change or cost control. 
• Review and draft communications and Notices on behalf of the Project Manager or Representative as may be required.
• Prepare documentation and provide advice to support any dispute resolution proceedings.
• Lead in the review and maintenance of contractual securities (e.g. review of collateral warranties, insurances, bonds etc.) to ensure continuity of cover and compliance with the contract conditions.
• Advise as appropriate on any contractual steps to be taken to avoid or recover from delay or cost escalation that may occur.
• Lead in pricing negotiations with EPC Contractors to include indexation mechanisms.
• Assist in the preparation of Investment Review Committee (IRC) submissions.
• Check Payment Applications and assist in the processing of invoices.
• Advise on likely cost recovery as a result of liquidated damages.
• Preparation of the final account or similar financial statement or agreement as required by the Project Delivery Team.
• Legal qualifications or experience.
• Relevant chartership.
• Familiarity with Project Financing on major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with the WIDP form of contract and IChemE form of contract.
• Experience of representing clients and negotiating major infrastructure contracts from inception through to contract award.
• Familiarity with ERF or similar process-based construction projects.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Contracts Manager position:

• Home based with occasional travel to and from their site in Teesside.
• £600.00 to £650.00 per day (outside IR35)
• February 2025

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a Construction Manager to join the end Client on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in London. The successful candidate will be work closely with the Project Manager to successfully deliver the project on time and within budget. The Project Construction Manager position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £600.00 per day outside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead site-based construction activities for an Energy from Waste facility, ensuring compliance with programme, budget, and quality targets.

• Manage and coordinate multiple contractors and disciplines across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes specific to EfW technologies (e.g., incinerators, flue gas treatment, turbines).

• Apply deep knowledge of EfW processes (e.g., thermal treatment, energy recovery, emissions systems) to oversee technical installation and sequencing.

• Ensure strict adherence to UK HSE regulations, including safe handling of waste materials, confined spaces, and high-temperature equipment.

• Proactively identify and resolve construction challenges unique to EfW environments, including odour control, environmental containment, and emissions compliance.

• Maintain rigorous QA/QC procedures for all EfW systems, including waste bunkers, boiler houses, steam lines, and flue gas scrubbers.

• Deliver progress reporting, risk assessments, and performance updates to senior stakeholders, with a strong focus on project delivery and client satisfaction.

• Oversee commissioning preparation and handover documentation in coordination with commissioning and O&M teams, ensuring plant readiness.

• Bring proven experience delivering complex EfW or waste-to-energy projects in the UK or EU, ideally within urban or highly regulated settings like London.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Construction Manager position:  

• London
• £500.00 to £600.00 per day
• Immediate start date

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a DCS Operator to join the Operational team on their waste to energy facility based in Bicester. The successful candidate will be work closely with the Operational team on site, operating and maintaining the DCS system on shift.

The DSC Contract Operator position comes with a day rate from £350.00 to £400.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Operate and monitor the plant via the Distributed Control System (DCS) from the central control room.

• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility, including waste combustion, steam generation, and electricity production.

• Maintain optimal combustion conditions and adjust plant parameters to ensure stable and efficient performance.

• Identify and respond promptly to alarms, faults, and abnormal conditions using the DCS.

• Liaise with field operators and engineering teams to coordinate operational activities and planned maintenance.

• Record operational data and prepare shift logs, reports, and incident records as required.

• Ensure strict compliance with environmental and health & safety regulations.

• Support the Shift Team Leader and act as a key point of control room operations during your shift.

• Proven experience operating a DCS system on an Energy from Waste (EfW) or similar heavy process facility.

• Previous experience on a CNIM WTE plant is highly desirable.

• Knowledge or direct experience with Martin moving grate combustion systems is desirable.

• Strong understanding of process operations, including steam and power generation.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a control room environment as part of a rotating shift team.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Business Development Manager position:

 

 

• Based in Bicester

• Day rate - £350.00 to £400.00

• Outside IR35 (Option to work via an Umbrella company)

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a Principal Process Engineer for an operational plant based in North Yorkshire. The successful candidate will be work closely with the O&M Manager on site to provide expert input into the thermal process design, combustion systems, and steam/water cycle performance optimisation. Also, we are looking for  someone who can drive improvements with the energy recovery, flue gas emissions, and combustion efficiency

The Principal Process Engineer position comes with a day rate from £500.00 per day to £650.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Act as the technical authority for process engineering on an operational Energy from Waste (EfW) facility.

• Provide expert input into the thermal process design, combustion systems, and steam/water cycle performance optimisation.

• Lead root cause analysis and implement improvements for plant performance, efficiency, and reliability.

• Support day-to-day operational issues with deep process understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, flue gas treatment, and materials handling.

• Drive improvements in energy recovery, flue gas emissions, and combustion efficiency.

• Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical leadership and coaching across the team.

• Support plant modifications, upgrades, and optimisation projects from a process engineering perspective.

• Liaise with external stakeholders, OEMs, and engineering consultants on technical performance reviews.

• Ensure process compliance with environmental permits, health & safety regulations, and best industry practices.

• Develop, review, and approve mass & energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies, and risk assessments.

• Degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proven track record (10+ years) as a Principal or Senior Process Engineer in an operational EfW, biomass, or thermal power environment.

• In-depth knowledge of combustion systems, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), and steam turbine operation.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Principal Process Engineer position:  

• North Yorkshire
• £500.00 to £650.00 per day
• Immediate start date

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Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a Leading Sub-Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit 2x Riggers on 8 month contracts for their Waste to Energy facility based in Cheshire The Riggers will come with an hourly rate from £25.00 to £27.00.     Key skills and responsibilities:   

• Main responsibility will be to work within a multi-disciplined team carrying out Rigging duties as specified. 
• They are responsible for aligning and anchoring the machinery, attaching loads, controlling the movement of heavy equipment, and ensuring the rigging is safe for use.
• Working closely with the Health and Safety professionals on site to coordinator planned lifting of heavy equipment.
• Assemble temporary equipment such as scaffolding, Pre-cast fascades and other temporary works alongside the TWC coordinator on site.
• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
• Valid CSCS certificate
• OSHA qualification

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Rigger positions:

 

• £25.00 to £27.00 per hour
• Cheshire
• Start date - August 2024

 

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Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

4 months Contract

Location - Isle of Wight

Day Rate - £500 - £550 per day

Start date - September 2023

The Role We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join the end Client on the new build Waste to Energy facility based on the Isle of Wight. Our Client is a leading engineering and operations specialist in the renewable energy field, who are constantly growing in the UK market as a leading Client.

As Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, you will bring demonstrable commissioning experience and practical skills to the commissioning team. Working closely with the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing and documenting of commissioning and handover activities on the project and programme of works in a safe manner, fully in accordance with company processes, systems, procedures and specifications. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that mechanical commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project
• Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals
• Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests
• Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary
• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager and updating relevant personnel on site progress 
• Adhered to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.

Skills & Requirements:

• Commissioning experience gained within Energy from Waste, Biomass, and Gasification projects. 
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels
• Ability to work well independently and as well as part of a team

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Greg on 02392 222 966 or contact me at [email protected]

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a Project Controls Manager to join the end Client on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in London. The successful candidate will be work closely with the Project Manager and site  team  to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, maintain accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and change control processes for the project.

The Project Controls Manager position comes with a day rate from £550.00 per day to £600.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and cost forecasts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Implement and manage robust project controls systems, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Lead on earned value analysis (EVA), schedule performance reviews, and cost variance reporting.
• Maintain accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and change control processes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, delivery partners, and contractors to ensure alignment on programme status and updates.
• Identify and manage project risks, providing mitigation strategies and updates to senior leadership.
• Provide timely reporting and insights to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and project-specific controls procedures.
• Strong track record in project controls roles within large-scale infrastructure or energy projects (WtE, EFW, power generation, or heavy civils preferred).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost management tools (e.g. SAP, Excel, or similar.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred.
• APM, PMI, or equivalent project controls certification is advantageous.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Business Development Manager position:  

• London
• £550.00 to £600.00 per day
• ???????Immediate start date

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting an Electrical Site Manager to oversee the electrical scope of works for the BOP Cabling scope of works on a new build waste to energy plant in Irvine, Scotland.

The Electrical Site Manager position comes with an hourly rate from £50.00 to £52.00 per hour. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Oversee daily site activities for the BoP cabling scope (LV/MV cabling, containment, terminations, testing).

• Manage site personnel and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to project plans, health & safety, and quality standards.

• Liaise with project and construction managers to align site progress with programme milestones.

• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation.

• Lead toolbox talks and ensure RAMS are implemented effectively.

• Interface with the client and attend progress meetings.

• Ensure compliance with CDM, company HSEQ standards, and statutory regulations.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager on industrial or energy projects (Waste to Energy, Power, Utilities, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of BoP electrical installation practices.

• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (essential).

• ECS/CSCS card (essential).

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (preferred).

• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.

• Strong understanding of health & safety and QA/QC procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Site Manager position:  

• Irvine, Scotland
• £50.00 to £52.00 per hour
• Immediate start date
• 6 months

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