Kieran Boyton-Salts

Position Title: Planning – Graduate – Site finding/assistant role Company: CleanEarth Energy Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 pa   Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall   Duration: Full-time Closing date: Open ended Company background: Clean Earth design, build, and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, our industry-leading in-house team of engineers, planners and project managers provide a complete turn key solution for land owners, SMEs and large corporates, incorporating every aspect of the project development process and ensuring Clean Earth are always one step ahead. This unique approach allows Clean Earth to tackle every project head-on, with the in-house resources to provide a truly holistic service. Job Description: Successful applicants will join the existing planning team. Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in identifying sites suitable for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Assist in coordinating (BESS) campaigns and site review whilst developing the pipeline.
• Liaising with the planning team to coordinate site reviews.
• Investigating the initial scope for (BESS) and communicating results back to the team.
• Using programmes to coordinate the mapping of sites, preparation of plans and organisation of the pipeline.  

Essential Requirements:

• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency with Excel

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Renewable energy industry knowledge and experience, specifically in BESS.
• Experience using Google Earth
• Associate membership of RTPI/ IEMA useful

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  

Business Development Manager – Solar

Remote/ Newport

£35,000 to £45,000 + bonus

 

Introduction

Astute looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our client who specialise in manufacturing high tech Building Integrated Photovoltaic roofing solutions, they are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to work with the National Sales Manager and Chief Executive Officer to find and develop new business.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for:

•  Selling PV roofing products
•  Prospecting for projects and specifiers
•  Identify nationwide projects through means provided
•  Market research to identify projects  
•  Manage new and existing accounts
•  Make technical proposals for projects

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Commercial Solar Project Manager position will:

•  Sales experience within solar, roofing or building products and systems
•  Technical solar knowledge is desirable but not essential
•  Commercial experience of developing international markets and business
•  Knowledge of roofing design and constriction
•  IT Literate
•  Full UK Driving License

 

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• Salary £35-45k
• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Bonus payable on business achievement
• Home working with occasional trips to the office in Newport
• Applicant will require a driving licence and own vehicle, any mileage/expenses is covered
• Company pension
• Career progression

 

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 Maddy Smith.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to the legal, technical, manufacturer, and contractual requirements.
• Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and resolution in a timely manner.
• Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements at all times whilst also helping to maintain and improve safety standards across the Network.
• Carry out site survey requests as required.
• Carry out duties according to our company on-call rota system.
• Compile accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner.
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, high voltage, and safety documents that are suitable for audit.
• Ensure reports are provided in a timely manner and of a good standard at all times.
• Provide support during the commissioning and onboarding process.
• Ensure work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policies
• Comply with all aspects of the Company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.

 

Certification and Skills Required:

• Relevant electrical qualifications – NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• City & Guilds 17th/18th BS7671
• Adaptable and flexible – will need to work flexible hours to meet deadlines. Occasionally working away from home.
• Computer skills; word processing, spreadsheets, email, management, and reporting systems, including the use of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
• Outdoor nature of work makes it physically demanding, able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to respond to changing priorities and issues, and an enthusiasm for personal development
• The ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and following good practices, especially whilst lone working on site
• Full clean Driving License

 

Desirable:

• Good understanding of communications, wiring systems, and schematics
• Inspection and testing – C&G2391, 2394 & 2395
• EV charging qualifications and experience
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)
• First aid qualifications

 

Company Benefits:

• Private Healthcare via BUPA for employee and their partner/children paid fully by GRIDSERVE
• Company Share Scheme
• Generous Annual leave- 25 days plus bank holidays
• Group Life Insurance – 4 x base salary paid to the beneficiary
• Contributory Pension Scheme – 5% by Employee and 5% by GRIDSERVE
• Generous Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Access to mental health services including counseling for you and the family
• Access to Private GP 24/7 and Nurse via BUPA
• Counselling for all family members via BUPA
• Probate & Bereavement Counselling
• Recruitment Referral Fee
• Bike to Work Scheme

Operations & Maintenance Technician - Solar PV South Scotland £34,000 to £40,000 DOE + excellent benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a an internationally recognised business in the energy sector who operate and maintain solar assets, as well as wind farms to recruit a Operations and Maintenance Technician to cover its south Scotland sites. The strategically important Operations and Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 plus Van and Fuel Card and Private Healthcare. If you’re a Operations and Maintenance Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.       Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Area Supervisor you will:

• Taking primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, optimisation of the site and for maintaining equipment ‘up time’
• If a more Senior Technician, providing technical guidance and day to day training of the more junior Technicians
• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance works across their solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning and HV maintenance if qualified
• Effectively help to resolve work tickers and report issues back to your Manager
• Liaising with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, the grounds team and external subcontractors when required
• Taking part in the company’s on-call rota for non-working hours (including Bank Holidays and weekends
• Other duties as required

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations
• Procedure driven with a strong understanding of ISO9001 & ISO140001
• 5 Years+ experience in delivering large scale commercial solar projects (up to 4MW).
• Knowledge of the G99 process and liaising with DNO’s
• A strong awareness around PV products and suppliers
• Experience in managing teams of people.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

    Personal skills: The Operations and Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:

• 18th edition wiring regulations is desired (17th is essential)
• Experience in solar is preferred, but if not, a willingness to learn backed up by all of the necessary electrical qualifications
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)
• HV AP15 or OP40 desirable but not essential
• IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable but not essential
• A full UK driving licence is essential

    Salary and benefits of the Operations and Maintenance Technician role:

• £3 4 ,000 to £40,000
• Private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a benefits portal
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Other benefits to be discussed
• Van and fuel card

    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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.   INDREN

 

Milton Keynes Qualified Electrician

£30,000- 35,000 DOE plus Company Vehicle

 

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Electrician to join a rapidly expanding business offering all aspects of electrical testing. As the Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various industrial and commercial properties.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Electrician will be responsible for:

• Electrical Installation Condition Reports at educational, commercial, and industrial sites
• Remedial works, including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical installations.
• In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT testing)
• Fire alarm testing
• Emergency light testing
• Thermographic surveys

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Electrician position will:

• Have good sound electrical knowledge, for testing and installation works
• City & Guilds 2360 or equivalent to latest BS7671 regulations 
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• £30,000- £35,000 Basic Salary DOE
• Optional Overtime
• In house training provided
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• 20 days holiday a year + all public holidays

 

How to Apply

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

Astute’s Renewables team are proudly partnered with a leading company within the EV Charging Infrastructure sector who are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in the Central Belt region of Scotland. The strategically important Senior Quantity Surveyor role comes with a salary up to £55,000, with a £450 per month car allowance, 30 days annual leave, paid travel and more. If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will:  

• Lead, mentor and provide guidance to junior quantity surveyors and support staff.
• Develop cost estimates, budgets and detailed cost plans for projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine material, labour and time requirements.
• Evaluate the cost-efficiency of projects or services, comparing actual costs against initial bids as the project progresses.
• Draft, review and ensure compliance of contracts with legal and regulatory standards.
• Manage contracts and negotiate terms and conditions with clients and subcontractors.
• Resolve contract-related disputes and handle any contract amendments.
• Oversee project costs and monitor progress to ensure adherence to budget constraints.
• Prepare and analyse cost reports, forecasts and cash flow statements.
• Implement cost-saving measures and identify risks or areas for cost optimization.
• Prepare tender documents, including contracts, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Assess tenders from contractors and subcontractors for compliance and value.
• Ensure all submissions align with project requirements and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects and other stakeholders for smooth project execution.
• Provide advice on contractual claims and manage project finances from initiation to completion.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design and safety standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Demonstrable experience in quantity surveying – preferably within renewable energy or large scale construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge within construction standards, materials and processes.
• A higher education or degree qualification in construction, civil engineering, business or commercial management or a similar field of study.
• Previous construction, civil or structural engineering experience would be advantageous.
• Additional qualifications in construction operations, CSCS, UKPIA, health and safety etc. would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to remote nature of the sites.

Personal skills The Senior Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone who is or has:  

• Proficient in the use of cost estimating tools and other software such as Microsoft Office programs.
• A strong attention to detail and a commercial awareness.
• A strong respect to health and safety and safe working practices
• Excellent planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible to travel.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role  

• A starting salary up to £55,000 pa
• A car allowance up to £450pd
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays and pension
• Other benefits

INDREN