Greg Storey

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 2x Electrical Commissioning Technician positions for their Combined Cycle Synchronised Condenser project based in Pembroke on a 5 months initial contract.

The 2x Electrical Commissioning Technician positions come with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• 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.
• Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation of the site for the electrical team to plan ahead for site works.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for this project.
• 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 as an Electrical Technician.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

Location, day rate and timeframe of the 2x Electrical Commissioning Technician positions:

• Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
• £400.00 to £450.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

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Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Commissioning Manager on a 10 months contract for their Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire.

The Commissioning Manager role comes with a day rate from £650.00 to £750.00 outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Set up the pre-commissioning documentation in line with milestones for the commissioning both Cold/Hot.
• 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 / Lead with any site progression etc.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.
• Commissioning experience gained within CCGT, OCGT, or Energy from Waste (essential)
• Qualification in discipline i.e., electrical, mechanical or Process (chemical) engineering.
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels.

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

• Chester, Cheshire
• £650.00 to £750.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 10 months

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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Electrical Senior Authorised Person to join the EPC Contractor on their new build Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire on an 8 months contract initially.

The day rate for the Electrical SAP position are from £500.00 to £600.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Act as the SAP for 11kV systems under company and DNO/IDNO authorisation. If the candidate is authorised up to 33kv, this will be beneficial.

• Carry out switching operations, issue safety documents (PTW, SFT, LOA), and ensure all HV works are executed safely.

• Supervise and coordinate HV commissioning activities, including protection testing, cable terminations, and system energisation.

• Liaise with project managers, design engineers, and client representatives to ensure HV milestones are achieved.

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with statutory regulations, industry standards, and internal HSEQ policies.

• Maintain up-to-date HV records, test results, and safety documentation.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and site operatives.

• Lead fault-finding and diagnostics where required

• Current and valid SAP authorisation up to 11kV (from a DNO, IDNO, or reputable private network). 33kv authorisation is a desirable.

• Demonstrable experience managing high-voltage works on large-scale infrastructure or industrial process plants.

• In-depth understanding of electrical safety rules, switching schedules, and permit systems.

• Competent in HV protection schemes, cable systems, and commissioning protocols.
• Ideally have worked for the EPC Contractor within the Power Industry

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering).

   

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior Authorised Persons (11KV) position:

• Chester, Cheshire.
• £500.00 to £600.00 per day outside IR35
• Immediate start date
• 8 months

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