Greg Storey

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Project Site Manager to join the EPC Contractor on the new build synchronous condenser based in Pembrokeshire.

The Project Site Manager position comes with a day rate from £600.00 to £650.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead all on-site construction, commissioning, and project delivery activities for the successful execution of a new-build Synchronous Condenser facility, ensuring adherence to programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Manage and coordinate all site-based personnel, subcontractors, OEM representatives, and specialist contractors throughout the construction, installation, commissioning, and handover phases of the project.
• Act as the primary site interface between the EPC Contractor, Client, National Grid representatives, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of major electrical and mechanical equipment, including synchronous condensers, transformers, HV switchgear, protection systems, auxiliary systems, and associated balance-of-plant infrastructure.
• Ensure all site activities are executed in accordance with project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry best practices.
• Drive site safety performance by promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, conducting regular inspections, and leading toolbox talks, risk assessments, and method statement reviews.
• Monitor project progress against schedule, identify potential risks and delays, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain critical project milestones and energisation targets.
• Coordinate commissioning and energisation activities in conjunction with commissioning managers, Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs), OEMs, and network operators to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Manage site logistics, resource allocation, material deliveries, and subcontractor performance to maximise productivity and minimise disruption to project activities.
• Chair regular site coordination meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder updates, ensuring clear communication of project status, key risks, and action plans.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring all construction and commissioning works are completed in accordance with approved procedures and documentation requirements.
• Support grid connection activities, interface management, and final handover processes, ensuring all systems are tested, commissioned, documented, and transferred successfully to the Client.
• Demonstrate previous experience delivering large-scale power generation, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or grid stability projects, with direct experience on Synchronous Condenser installations considered highly advantageous.

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

• Pembrokeshire
• £600.00 to £650.00 per day outside IR35.
• Immediate start date
• 3-4 months

INDPOW

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 4 month contract basis for its OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire

 

The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £350.00 to £400.00 per day. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• The ability to establish a rapport with all levels of management and safety representatives if and when required.
• Able to carry out effective investigations, audits, inspections and compile reports and recommendations as appropriate.
• Working closely with the HSE Manager onsite to monitor any findings across the project
• Work through HSE documentation for Sub-contractors across the project.
• PC literate with a good level of spreadsheet knowledge.
• Strong ability to influence others.
• Ability to understand the key issues in complex situations.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritize workload and meet targets.
• NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety Qualification
• Essential for this role if for someone to have vast experience with electrical packages for power stations i.e., overseen electrical scope of works.
• CDM knowledge is an essential requirement for this role. A clear understanding of CDM to be able practically use this knowledge if and when required.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role:

 

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £350.00 to £400.00 per day
• Start date - April

INDPOW

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting 2 Electrical Testers to join a Electrical Main Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Irvine, Scotland on a 5 months contractor under the CIS scheme.

The Electrician positions come with an hourly rate of £24.00 per hour. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Perform electrical testing and commissioning of LV and MV cabling systems associated with Balance of Plant (BoP) infrastructure.

• Conduct insulation resistance testing (IR), continuity checks, polarity tests, and phase rotation verification on power and control cables.

• Interpret single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and cable schedules to verify correct installation.

• Ensure all cable terminations, joints, and connections meet industry standards and project specifications.

• Document test results clearly and accurately in line with QA/QC protocols.

• Coordinate with installation teams, supervisors, and commissioning engineers to troubleshoot faults or non-conformities.

• Verify correct cable routing, glanding, and tagging across BoP systems (e.g., transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and auxiliary equipment).

• Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and site safety procedures at all times.

• Use appropriate testing tools (megger, multimeter, phase testers, etc.) and ensure they are calibrated and in good condition.

• Support pre-commissioning and energization activities under the direction of the electrical commissioning manager.

• Participate in punch-list activities and resolution of deficiencies.

• Maintain compliance with HSE regulations, electrical standards (e.g., IEC, BS7671), and site-specific quality procedures.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Tester positions:

• Irvine, Scotland
• £24.00 per hour (CIS)
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

INDPOW

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager to join the Main Contractor on the installation of over 400 overhead lines routes from Fort Augustus to the Isle of Skye. This is a contract position for 6 months Inside IR35.

The Planning Manager position come with a day rate from £650.00 to £700.00 inside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead the planning and programming of works for 448 overhead line routes, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.

• Coordinate planning activities across civils, engineering, and installation teams involved in pylon foundations and line erection.

• Work closely with design teams to integrate technical outputs into construction programmes.

• Manage interfaces between civils works (foundations, access roads, crane pads) and overhead line installation teams.

• Identify and mitigate programme risks, delays, and dependencies, providing regular updates to senior management.

• Produce and maintain baseline, short-term lookahead, and recovery plans as required.

• Support contract management through progress reporting, critical path analysis, and earned value tracking.

• Liaise with stakeholders including contractors, land agents, utilities, and local authorities on planning matters.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements within all planning activities.

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

• Fort Augustus
• Immediate start
• £650.00 to £700.00 per day (Inside IR35)
• 6 months (strong possibility for an extension)

INDOW

Project Site Manager Start date - February 2023 Day Rate - £600.00 to £650.00 Duration - 24 months Location - Ayrshire The Role We are currently recruiting for a Project Site Manager to over the build of a 200MW Wind Farm based in Ayrshire. The Project Site Manager will be leading the end Client team for this project, overseeing all site activities from cradle to grave. Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the full project teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Has overall responsibility for ensuring Company HSEQ Management Systems are maintained, reviewed and implemented on site and that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable.
• Manages the every day Construction of the project.
• Contributes experience of putting into effect standardised methods in order to identify complex problems
• Develops guidelines and requirements
• Ensures that project is built on time and within budget.
• Collaborates within site and project team organisation and specialist departments
• Documents and traces non-conformities, deviations and claims
• Schedules final erection inspections
• Provides overall assurance that actions arising from HSEQ inspections and audits are completed, closed and effective
• Co-operates and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and departments
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Establishes lessons learned for current and future projects
• Acts as point of contact for contractor's management
• Establishes and monitors key milestones
• Work closely with the EPC team on site.
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree or HNC/HND in building engineering, civil engineering or construction related subject or alternatively experience working in the Wind Sector / construction industry.
• Vast experience with overseeing the build and delivery of large-scale Wind Farms in the UK.
• Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) (desirable)
• Several years‘ experience 
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts and contract management
• Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
• Must have Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Accountant to join the Finance Division for a growing EPC Contractor within the Power and Renewable Energy Industries on a 12 months fixed term contract basis in Central London.

The Accountant position comes with a salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and trial balance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial records
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports in line with group reporting requirements and consolidation timelines
• Manage SAP S/4HANA (Finance/FA module) activities, including postings, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting
• Oversee and coordinate the year-end and interim external audit process, acting as the main point of contact for auditors
• Support group consolidation by preparing and submitting accurate financial data within strict deadlines
• Liaise closely with the tax team to ensure compliance with UK tax regulations, VAT returns, and statutory requirements
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. UK GAAP / IFRS)
• Collaborate with UK and HQ teams to ensure consistency in financial processes, controls, and reporting standards
• Contribute to process improvements and system efficiencies within SAP S/4HANA and wider finance operations

Location, salary and timeframe of the Accountant position:

• Central London
• Salary - £45,000 to £55,000
• Start date - May 2026
• 12 months fixed term contract

INDPOW

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 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

 

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Document Controller to join their fast paced team on a 6 months initial contract basis for their OCGT power plant in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.

The Administrator comes with a day rate from £220.00 to £240.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Act as the primary Document Controller, managing the full lifecycle of project documentation within the ProjectWise system, ensuring accurate storage, version control, and easy retrieval

• Maintain and administer Health & Safety (H&S) files, ensuring all documentation is compliant, current, and aligned with internal procedures and industry standards

• Control document workflows including naming conventions, versioning, approvals, and distribution, maintaining document integrity at all times

• Liaise with project teams, engineers, contractors, and external stakeholders to collect, issue, track, and update required project and H&S documentation

• Ensure critical H&S documentation (RAMS, permits, certifications, training records, inspection reports, etc.) is complete, correctly filed, and audit-ready

• Maintain accurate document registers and trackers, providing regular updates and status reports to the project team

• Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance prior to submission or approval

• Support internal audits, client audits, and project reviews by collating, preparing, and presenting required documentation

• Maintain strict confidentiality and data security across all project and H&S records in line with company policies

• Provide general administrative support to the project team as required, including meeting coordination, data entry, and ad-hoc project administration

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Document Controller position:

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire (UK wide position, remote working)
• £220.00 to £240.00 per day
• Start date - February 2026
• 6 months initial contract

INDPOW