Greg Storey

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with an Operator within the Power Industry to recruit an O&M Director for their Waste to Energy project based near Glasgow.

The O&M Director comes with a day rate from £700.00 to £750.00 per day (Outside IR35).

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operations and maintenance activities across the EfW facility.

• Ensure plant operates efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with environmental permits, health & safety legislation, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams including operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical staff.

• Drive performance improvements to achieve optimum availability, reliability, and throughput of the plant.

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise asset life.

• Manage and report on plant budgets, OPEX and CAPEX, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and KPIs aligned with corporate goals.

• Work closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders to support business objectives.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Lead root cause analysis investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.

• Support compliance audits, risk assessments, and emergency planning procedures.

 

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Operations Director position:

 

• Near Glasgow
• £700.00 to £750.00 per day
• Start date -May 2025

INDPOW

Electrical Package Manager Day rate - £420.00 to £460.00 (Outside IR35) Start date - August 2023 Duration - 9 months Location - Aberdare . The Role We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Package Manager to join the Principal Contractor on a new a build Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The Electrical Package will oversee the full electrical installations, whilst monitoring the Electrical Sub-contractors day to day activities. Roles & Responsibilities As a Electrical Package Manager, you will be responsible for:

• You will be responsible for overseeing the full Electrical installations.
• Installation of HV supply packages
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
• Have had experience working with 11kv power supply's
• Document day-to-day activity for the Electrical Install.
• Ensuring that all Health & Safety processes and procedures are followed.

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• 11kV Experience is essential
• Ideally have OCGT or CCGT project experience, however, other project experience such as Energy from Waste is a desirable.
• Ability to organise and manage time effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with other teams within the company
• Ability to show good leadership

If you are interested in this position then please contact James Barker on [email protected] or on 02392 222 960

Site Manager / Project Manager Duration - 24 months  Locations - Aberdare (South Wales), Eye (Suffolk), and Stewartby (Bedfordshire) Rate - £450 - £500 per day  Immediate start The Role We are recruiting 3x Project Site Managers for 3 new build OCGT based in Southern Wales, Suffolk, and Bedfordshire.  The Project Site Managers will be responsible for overseeing all construction actives including design for the Principal Contractor. The Site Manage will require an extensive understanding of Power Station construction, Commercial Management, Planning and Health & Safety.  Role Responsibilities: Reporting to the Technical Director the Site Manager will be responsible for:

• All construction actives under CDM regulation (2015)
• Design coordination
• Commercial responsibilities associated with construction 
• Stakeholder management of client, internal and subcontractor
• HSE responsibility
• Commissioning and handover 

Qualifications and Skills:

• SMSTS (Site Management certification)
• Engineering degree in one many disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil etc.
• CSCS
• Experience working within the Power Industry including energy from waste, CCGT, OCGT and also Oil & Gas projects.

If this is of interest, please email your CV to [email protected] or [email protected] - alternatively call on 02392 222 966.

Senior Authorised Person Locations - Aberdare, Eye, Bedfordshire Day rate - £400.00 to £450.00 Start date - December 2023 Duration - 10 months The Role We are currently recruiting for 3 Senior Authorised Persons to join a leading EPC contractor across 3 OCGT projects based across the UK The 3 projects are based in Eye (Suffolk), Stewartby (Bedfordshire), and Aberdare (South Wales). Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe working practices are in place, reporting incidents, undertaking risk assessments and audits, promoting a positive Health and Safety culture.
• Daily communication with the Head of SAP's to update them on project progression etc.
• Producing and reviewing switching schedules.
• Provide isolations and safety documentation for 3 Open Cycle Gas Turbine projects with 400kv output.
• Working under client High Voltage safety rules (Model Distribution Safety Rules)
• Assisting in the testing and commissioning of HV/LV systems.
• Conduct and review point of work risk assessments

Skills and Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules with the Power Industry.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Current Senior Authorised Person authorisation to 400KV or above.

How to Apply? If you are interested in this Contract role then please get in touch with me on 02392 222 966 or at [email protected]

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join one of the team at their Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire

The C&I Commissioning Engineer role comes with a day rate from £450.00 to £500.00.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and instruments such as motorized and pneumatic valves, instruments, transmitters, loop checks, etc.
• Carrying out testing on instrumentation against the whole loop (DCS to field), as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Carrying out calibration or verification of the calibration using HART communicator, current/voltage generator etc.
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
• Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Engineer, the Commissioning Manager, and the Head of Commissioning where necessary

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the C&I Commissioning Engineer roles:

 

• Suffolk
• £450.00 to £500.00 per day
• Start date - August 2024

 

***DO NOT ADVERTISE*** ***SOMEONE IN THE ROLE*** Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer on a 4 months contract basis for their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Aberdare, South Wales. The Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will come with a day rate from £500.00 to £550.00.     Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Hands-on commissioning of mechanical/process components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling, water systems and HVAC
• Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc.
• Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Managing and leading the team of mechanical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Visual inspection of equipment/systems for correct and complete erection, adequate cleanliness, and safe access in consideration of related engineering documents, such as P&IDs, wiring diagrams, system descriptions etc.
• Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
• Manage the documentation submission for project close-out.
• Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
• Report to the Commissioning Manager and the Head of Commissioning
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Mechanical and Process Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
• Waste to Energy experience is an essential requirement for this position.
• BEng/HND in Mechanical/Process engineering
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer position:  

• Aberdare, South Wales
• £500.00 to £550.00 per day
• Start date - January 2025

 

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit one Electrical Commissioning Engineer on an 6 month contract basis on the Stewartby, Bedfordshire site. 

 

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer role comes with a day rate of £450.00 to £500.00 per day. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Leading and executing electrical commissioning activities for a gas power project in UK, until successful handover to the customer. The scope of activities will be: Experienced with NG TP106 Process Framework thereby ensuring commissioning is conducted with a level of governance and associated audit trail.
• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Managing and leading the team of LV/MV/HV electrical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer and the Commissioning Manager on each specific site.
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
• BEng /HND in Electrical engineering
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ideal project experience working within CCGT, OCGT, Energy from Waste, or Nuclear energy.

 

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Commissioning Engineer roles:   

• Stewartby (Bedfordshire)
• £450.00 to £500.00 per day - Outside IR35
• October 

 

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Multi Skilled Operative on a 4 months contract basis for their OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.

 

The Multi Skilled Operative position come with an hourly rate from £13.00 to £16.00 per hour. The role is a CIS position.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Support the tradespeople on site by moving goods, cleaning machinery, and coordinating the works on site.
• Collecting items from the warehouse, plus preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery or pickup.
• Prepare the construction site for scaffolding and temporary works if and when required.
• Be on hand to assist to warehouse team when required for specific operative works.
• Must hold a valid CSCS card
• Banksman, Telehandler, or forklift qualification/license.
• Have experience working within the Power Industry as a General Operative.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Multi Skilled Operative roles:

 

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £13.00 to £16.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
• Start date - October 2024