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Astute People Ltd
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O&M Technical Supervisor
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  • TERMS: permanent
O&M Technical Supervisor – Rooftop Solar Projects Amsterdam, Holland Competitive Salary & Benefits package     Introduction Astute are working with a global power & investment company and are supporting their Solar division, based in Amsterdam. We are looking for an O&M Technical Supervisor to oversee the development, operations & maintenance of it’s solar PV projects across Holland. This role will include travel across Holland and you’ll be involved with providing technical support, maintenance support, commissioning and project management.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the O&M Technical Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
  • Carrying our routine inspections, maintenance and repair of Solar PV systems (roof top & ground mounted) across project sites.
  • Identify problems and coordinate with service contractors.
  • Coordinate with O&M staff and third party vendors to support project delivery.
  • Review and report on O&M contractor reports relating to KPI’s; operation, availability, issues etc.
  • Participate in stakeholder meetings and communicate with third party vendors & clients to resolve issues.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with OEM requirements & specified warranty periods.
  • Generating maintenance schedules and collecting tariff readings.
  • Support finance and the wider business with invoices and escalations.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally degree qualified with an Engineering degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or similar
  • At least 5 – 8 years of experience in similar Solar PV projects
  • Competent on Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
  • Valid Dutch licence
  • Fluent Dutch speaker
  • Ability to work in Holland
    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the O&M Technical Supervisor vacancy as follows:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits Package
  • Opportunity to work in the Solar sector
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.        

Electrical O&M Engineer - Solar
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  • TERMS: permanent
Electrical Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Solar Cornwall – With Travel £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits     About the role: Astute are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for an O&M Engineer to join their existing team and assist with the operations and maintenance for their renewable energy assets on various UK sites.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of O&M you will:  
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on all asset managed renewable energy sites.
  • Reviewing and monitoring all asset managed renewable energy sites on a rota basis
  • Identifying, recording, and responding to faults, with a proactive, problem solving approach.
  • Completing analysis of site performance to make improvements to ongoing operation.
  • Completing reports
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with PV
  • Expereince in operations & Maintenance  
  • Flexibility for working throughout the UK
  • Full UK driving license
    Personal skills: The Electrical Installer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Experienced in working in solar O&M
  • Methodical, accurate and process focused approach.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Computer Literacy.
    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role:  
  • Starting salary from £30,000 to £40,000 DOE
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years
  • Company Van
  • Mobile and PPE
  • Pension
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441 391924 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Site Supervisor - SMSTS
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  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/15/22
  • PAY RATE: $300.0 /DAY

Engineering Project Manager
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  • TERMS: permanent

Engineering Project Manager

Edinburgh

 

Introduction

Astute are looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our clients Engineering team in Edinburgh manage the delivery of a range of renewable energy projects and to help continually develop the expanding client base.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for:
  • Management and responsibility for a variety of renewable energy projects.  
  • Preparation and/or review of technical design elements.
  • Preparation of documentation and management procurement processes.
  • Ensuring financial and technical targets are met in delivering projects.
  • Effective management of, and reporting on, project risks.
  • Facilitation of agreements and contract negotiation.
  • Management and supervision of contractors carrying out services and construction on projects.
  • Communication with external stakeholders (e.g. landowners, developers, community bodies, planning authorities, community relations, grid network operators).
  • Identify and provide project tasks/details for tracking purposes.
  • Update the project team/disciplines on scope, status, changes of the project and schedule/expectations and ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders.
  • Management, detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
  • Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and derive contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will:

 

  • Chartered Engineer status preferable
  • Proven track record in planning, executing, managing and closing on projects
  • Experience of leading projects within renewable energy
  • Procurement knowledge to provide guidance to procurement focal and to draft contracts
  • Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.
  • Experience in preparation of pre-FEED and FEED level reports and documentation to inform investment decisions
  • Knowledge and experience of the UK Renewable Industry

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive
  • Salary up to £60,000
  • 28 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
  • Use of Company Vehicles
  • Pension

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

Skilled Labourer - Renewables
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Skilled Labourer – Renewable Energy Wadesbridge and various sites around UK £16,000 - £21,000 + Benefits     Introduction Astute Are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for a motivated Skilled Labourer to join their existing team and assist with the installation of PV systems, together with operations and maintenance on various UK sites.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Skilled Labourer, you will be responsible for:
  • General site maintenance, including tools and equipment.
  • Operating telehandlers.
  • Working to strict health and safety standards.
  • Flexibility to work away and during evenings.
  • Working safely at heights and manual handling.
  • Other duties as required.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Previous experience working on construction sites/ working in general labour roles.
  • Flexibility to work around the UK, including evenings and weekends.
  • A Driving License is essential.
  • Telehandler ticket/ MEWP 3a & 3b ticket is desirable.
  • CSCS card.
  • Relevant safety trainings, such as working at heights, manual handling.
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Salary up to £21,000 DOE.
  • Progression opportunities & development
  • Chance to join the renewables energy sector.
  • 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years.
  • Company pension.
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 023 9391 9497 to speak to Karianne Morris who can tell you more.     INDREN

Quality Assistant
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/13/24
  • PAY RATE: $300.0 /DAY
Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 per day 9 - Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:
  • Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
  • Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
  • Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
  • Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:
  • Various solar sites in England
  • Outside IR35
  • 9 Month contract with potential to extend
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.      

Solar Farm Electrical Technician - Dorset
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Solar Farm Electrical Technician

Dorset

 

Introduction…

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Farm Electrical Technician to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Solar Farm Electrical Technician will be responsible for:
  • Performing Operation & Maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5 MW and above
  • To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance
  • Undertake planned inspection and maintenance
  • Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
  • Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
  • Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  • Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
  • Expereince working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
  • DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
  • High Voltage expereince
  • Fully qualified Electrician
  • Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

  •  £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
  •  Company van and fuel card
  •  Private Healthcare
  •  Pension scheme & Life assurance
  •  Company Bonus scheme
  •  25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391775 and ask for Sue Greeff.

Quality Assistant
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/13/24
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 per day 9 Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:
  • Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
  • Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
  • Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
  • Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:
  • Various solar sites in England
  • Outside IR35
  • 9 Month contract with potential to extend
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN

Field Service Engineer - Scotland
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with an electric vehicle (EV) charge point installer and independent connection provider (ICP) who have a large order book and diverse client base across the UK. We’re looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to carry out commissioning, maintenance and repair of EV chargers around Perthshire. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary up to £45,000, plus company van, fuel card, overtime and excellent company benefits. If you’re a Level 3 electrically qualified Field Service Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that pride themselves on delivering high-quality service, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties As the Field Service Engineer you will:  
  • Perform routine maintenance to keep EV chargers operating efficiently.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and software issues.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests, firmware updates, and replace faulty components.
  • Install, configure, and test Rapid DC, Ultra, and HPC EV chargers at client sites.
  • Ensure chargers meet industry standards and function correctly.
  • Collaborate with project teams to integrate charging stations with existing infrastructure.
  • Provide on-site technical support and training to clients.
  • Respond promptly to service requests and maintain clear communication.
  • Document all service activities, repairs, and customer interactions.
  • Follow all safety regulations and company policies.
  • Ensure compliance with local electrical codes and industry standards.
  • Attend regular safety training and certifications.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification or equivalent.
  • 18th Edition, or 2391 test and inspection certifications desirable.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and technical manuals.
  • Awareness of electrical hazards and on-site health and safety requirements.
  • Experience in EV charging, renewable energy, or power electronics, desirable.
Personal skills The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Flexibility to travel to customer sites across the region.
  • Strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  
  • Salary between £32,000 - £45,000 (DOE).
  • Company van + fuel card.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • 30 days annual leave (inclusive of company shutdown days).
  • Travel subsistence provided.
  • Company performance bonus.
  • Additional company benefits to be discussed.
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