Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join the end client on the delivery of on a Heat offtake project for the installation of new heat offtake connections to the existing steam turbine, new heat recovery equipment, and a new heat pipe to an existing interface point already connected to an established heat network. The role is a contract position outside of IR35 for 8 months.
The Construction Manager position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside of IR35. The project in based in South London. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:***DO NOT ADVERTISE***
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer4 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.
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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 for a Technical Asset/Product Manager to join a leading Operator within the UK's Renewable Industry on a 6 months contract basis. The role is a hybrid position, with the site office being based in Edinburgh.
The Technical Asset/Product Manager position comes with a day rate from £600.00 to £700.00 Outside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Cost Controller to join the EPC Contractor to oversee and manage the costs across 2 power plants in construction in Eye & Bedfordshire. The role is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
The Cost Controller position comes with a salary from £45,000 to £50,000. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts across two live EPC projects during the final construction and commissioning phases.
Maintain accurate cost reporting, including weekly and monthly cost reports for senior project and commercial management.
Track actual spend vs budget, identifying cost variances and providing recommendations to maintain financial control.
Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, and site teams to ensure cost data reflects real-time project activity.
Support forecasting and cash flow management, updating financial projections as projects move toward completion.
Review and validate contractor and supplier invoices, ensuring costs align with agreed contracts and project budgets.
Monitor and control change orders and variations, ensuring financial impacts are accurately captured and reported.
Assist with final account preparation, ensuring all project costs are reconciled ahead of project close-out.
Maintain and update cost control systems, spreadsheets, and financial tracking tools used across the projects.
Provide financial insights and reporting to support decision-making by project and senior leadership teams.
Ensure cost governance and compliance with internal EPC financial procedures and controls.
Support the commercial and finance teams during project close-out, including cost reconciliation and documentation.
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