Greg Storey

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a M&E Tendering Engineer to join a growing EPC / Engineering Consultancy within the Renewable energy industry.

The M&E Tendering Engineer comes with a day rate from £400.00 to £500.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of full Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) tender packages for utility-scale renewable energy projects including BESS, solar PV, and substations.

• Review technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements to develop accurate and competitive tender submissions.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams to gather input and validate scope and pricing.

• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants to obtain quotations, assess technical compliance, and negotiate terms.

• Ensure all tenders comply with industry standards, client requirements, and company quality and safety policies.

• Analyse tender risks, propose mitigation strategies, and contribute to commercial and contractual clarifications.

• Track tender progress and deadlines, ensuring timely submission of high-quality bids with full supporting documentation.

• Participate in post-tender evaluations, clarifications, and handover to project delivery teams upon contract award.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.

• HND/HNC in M&E Engineering or Construction may also be accepted with strong industry experience.

 

Location, day rate and timeframe of the M&E Tendering Engineer position:

 

• UK Wide - Hybrid role
• £400.00 to £500.00 per hour (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 12 months

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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

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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 Site Manager to oversee a BESS (Battery Storage) project in Aberdeen on a 8 months basis from Mid-August. The Site Manager must have an Electrical HV background.

The Site Manager position comes with an hourly rate from £500.00 to £550.00. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Oversee daily site activities for each of their projects within the renewables sector.

• 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 Renewable Energy projects including Solar and Battery Storage.

• 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 Overall Site Manager position:  

• UK Wide role
• £500.00 to £550.00 per hour (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 8 months

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