Aaron Rayner

Project Manager – Anaerobic Digestion Oxfordshire – Hybrid working £60,000 - £75,000 DOE + excellent benefits     Introduction Astute are working with a company who design, build and operate anaerobic digestion facilities in the UK and rest of the world. Due to company growth, they are currently seeking a Project Manager to join their team and support with up and coming projects.                     Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing project execution plan during bid phase, including: schedule, support estimate development, executing and contracting strategies
• Dealing with all stages from design through to commissioning
• Maximizing project efficiency and profitability
• Manage to Project Budget, forecast, managing variations and changes
• Ensuring all health, safety, quality and environmental procedures are integrated into the clients activities
• Provide a key technical focal point for all engineering and technical clarifications
• Maintaining all contract administration to ensure clarity on project costs, schedule and quality
• Other duties as required

      Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in Engineering, or equivalent qualification with proven experience of delivering similar projects
• Full understanding of the design, installation and project management of process plants (training can be given on the clients process)
• Proven experience of managing engineering projects
• Health, Safety and environmental leadership
• Able to give presentations to senior managers, clients and other external bodies
• Understanding of waste and renewable energy is an advantage

      Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of £60,000 to £75,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Other benefits will be discussed

    To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441390252 to speak to Aaron Rayner who can tell you more.     INDREN

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnered with a leading business within the biogas sector, who build and provide operations and maintenance support to biogas plants throughout the UK. They are looking to recruit a Plant Manager for a site located just East of Edinburgh. The strategically Plant Manager role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and the chance to be part of an industry leading business within the renewable energy sector. If you’re an experienced Manager from a heavy processing background and are looking to work for a leading an established business within the biogas sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• The safe and efficient day to day management of an anaerobic digestion plant
• Managing a team of three Operators as well as specialist contractors on site
• Full HSE management of the facility
• Ensuring that the correct feedstock with the correct composition is being fed into the plant
• Managing site KPIs and adjusting where required
• Looking for ways to optimise the asset and any way to generate more biogas, safely
• Taking responsibility for the site P&L and reporting back to management
• Liaising with and being the primary contact for the regulatory bodies, such as the EA and Ofgem
• Using the SCADA to help diagnose any faults and performing trend analysis where appropriate
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, such as chemical or mechanical is an advantage
• Mobile Plant (telehandler, loading shovel) licence or time served experience
• NEBOSH or willingness to train towards
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential

  Personal skills   The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing environment at a managerial or supervisory level
• Hands on and leads by example
• Excellent computer literacy
• A mentality towards a continuous improvement and a genuine passion for the industry
• Excellent people management skills

  Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Overtime
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join a leading business with the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They’re looking to recruit a Plant Manager to their new build site located just South of Selby.   The Plant Manager role comes with a very competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, healthcare and private medical.   If you’re an experienced Plant Manager looking to join an established and expanding business in the biogas sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Plant Manage role Reporting to the Head of Operations you will:  

• Oversee all plant operations to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise biological performance of the digestion process.
• Coordinate feedstock deliveries, storage, and blending to maintain consistent digester performance.
• Manage digestate storage, handling, and export in compliance with regulations and customer requirements.
• Ensure accurate record?keeping of plant outputs including biogas, electricity, biomethane, heat, and digestate
• Be part of an on-call rota along with weekend work when required
• Act as the primary site lead for the plant’s Environmental Permit, ensuring full compliance with EA requirements.
• Act as the primary site lead for the plant’s PAS110 Accreditation, ensuring full compliance with standards
• Lead, motivate, and develop the onsite operations team, including operators, technicians, and contractors
• Oversee the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule in partnership with GMT Field Engineering Team and external contractors.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Engineering, Environmental Science, or Process Operations qualification is desired but not essential
• WAMITAB/COTC qualification or willingness to obtain.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Experience managing an anaerobic digestion plant or similar industrial/processing facility.
• Strong understanding of plant design and operation and ability to interpret drawings such as PFD and P&IDs
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation (e.g., PUWER, LOLER, COSHH).
• Experience with SCADA systems, process monitoring, and operational reporting.
• Strong problem?solving skills and the ability to work calmly during breakdowns or emergencies

  Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role  

• Comprehensive financial package
• Car allowance
• Performance related bonus
• Private Health and medical
• Additional benefits discussed at interview

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit an Associate Biogas Process Engineer for their site in South Ayrshire, Scotland.   The Process Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector.   If you have experience working in a Process Engineer role in biogas or a similar processing environment, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Associate Process Engineer role Reporting to the Senior Process Engineer, you will:  

• Producing Mass / Energy Balances, BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment schedules, specifications / datasheets & control philosophy.
• Input to Layout / General Arrangement drawings. Subcontract equipment design / selection & contract documents
• Support Project Engineers in the commissioning phase of major projects including as built P&IDs, equipment schedules and commissioning check sheets completed for all equipment
• With support from the engineering team, manage a process improvement project from start (development of scope and design) to finish (handover to operations) including
• Work with the local H&S Coach/Advisor, the site team are engaged with and fully aware of safety requirements on site – Don’t Walk By culture is evident.
• Attend Regular safety meetings and site inspections evidenced
• Contribute to Safety Studies – HAZID / HAZOP / LOPA
• Develop understanding / review external DSEAR studies
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or associated subjects
• A Level/ Baccalaureate /Scottish Highers - including Math’s; Chemistry; Biology
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The role would suit someone who is:  

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and consistent exceptional internal customer service.
• Uses commercial awareness to optimise the use of resources within the team whilst still achieving agreed tasks & targets.
• Manages changing situations to ensure work programmes are delivered to time & standard.
• Uses personal technical, professional knowledge & experience to resolve problems in the business &/or works with & through others to gain practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Allocates/delegates work based on an assessment of task complexity & personal capabilities.
• Able to plan & organise own activities to ensure timely & effective delivery of objectives.
• Full Driving Licence (ideally clean)
• Excellent IT Skills (intermediate to advance in Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

  Salary and benefits of the Associate Process Engineer role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Stores Coordinator for their site in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The Stores Coordinator role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector. If you have experience working in a warehouse/stores/inventory role, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Stores Coordinator role Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will:  

• Controlling all outgoing items and ensuring these are recorded against CMMS movements / PPMs (Planned Preventive Maintenance).
• Accepting and logging all deliveries of stock items into CMMS and registering them to correct store locations.
• Recording deliveries through the ready-to-receipt system and ensuring integration with relevant systems.
• Conducting stock checks of selected areas using CMMS inventory reports.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic full stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Adhere to Kanban replenishment systems for commonly used consumables and fast-moving parts to ensure continuous availability while minimising excess stock.
• Controlling LOLER equipment, ensuring sign-out / sign-in procedures are adhered to.
• Responsible for COSHH materials within the stores area, ensuring safe storage and compliance with standards.
• Maintaining stores organisation to ensure clear and safe access routes.
• Maintain stores organisation using 5S principles, ensuring clear labelling, location control and efficient retrieval of materials.
• Continuously checking and organising stock to ensure clear safe walkway passage to Emergency Exits/Shower and EC & I Store.
• Use of telehandler and forklift for movements within the stores.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• COSH or IOSH is desired
• Forklift licence is desired

  Personal skills   The Stores Coordinator role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong computer and Microsoft skills
• Experience in stores/warehouse/inventory role
• Understanding of inventory control concepts (Reorder points, safe stock levels)
• Strong Housekeeping standards
• Strong Health and Safety awareness
• Able to identify engineering spare parts and understand their purpose
• Experience of CMMS system

  Salary and benefits of the Stores Coordinator role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with an established and growing Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Plant Operator for its Cambridgeshire site.   The Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the renewable energy plant, offering a salary up to £34,500 (doe), 4 on 4 off working pattern, company benefits and an opportunity to develop with a growing business.   If you’re a Plant Operator and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and would like to work within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role   Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:    

• Work safely in line with site SOPs and RAMS at all times.
• Operate and monitor the Anaerobic Digestion plant via SCADA to ensure optimal performance.
• Carry out daily process monitoring and lab testing and record results accurately.
• Manage feedstock handling including straw line operation, hopper loading, and plant input.
• Operate site machinery including telehandler and 360 excavators.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic fault-finding on plant and equipment.
• Complete first-line maintenance tasks (e.g. pump changes, greasing, oil top-ups, macerator checks).
• Operate weighbridge and complete associated documentation.
• Support site compliance and environmental standards.
• Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Provide out-of-hours alarm response and support on a rota basis.
• Produce daily logs, reports, and shift handovers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across site operations.

    Professional Qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• Experience working as an Operator within a process environment, ideally
• A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential.
• Telehandler licence is an advantage.

  Personal skills     The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:    

• Experience operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or loading shovel.
• Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plant such as pumps & conveyers would be an advantage.
• Hard working and happy to work in an environment that processes agricultural waste for renewable energy.

  Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role    

• £30,000 -£34,500 per annum (depending on experience).
• 4 on 4 off working pattern.
• Private Healthcare + additional benefits.
• The opportunity to work on an established renewable energy business that is part of a growing portfolio.

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Astute’s Renewables Team is with a working with a well-established energy from waste business who are fully committed to contributing to a more sustainable world. They are looking to recruit an experienced Multiskilled Engineer for their renewable energy plant in South London The Multiskilled Engineer will play an important part in helping to ensure the plant continues to perform to a high standard and support the business with its growth and investment in sustainability. The role comes with a competitive salary, pension and company benefits. If you’re an experienced Multiskilled Engineer and are looking to work for an innovative business with the renewables sector, upload your CV today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Multiskilled Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:  

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on Mechanical and Electrical equipment.
• Support mechanical maintenance tasks including pumps, conveyors, valves, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, bearings, and gearboxes.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant regulations (e.g., IEE wiring regulations).
• Work with automation systems and support PLC/HMI.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and monitoring systems.
• Assist in breakdown repairs of mechanical components and systems.
• Participate in mechanical installations and modifications.
• Conduct mechanical inspections as part of the PPM schedule.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Recognized engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
• 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations certified (desired)
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The Multiskilled Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled engineering role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills on electrical systems.
• A good understanding of mechanical systems
• Problem solver with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety conscious.
• Flexible to work shifts or be on-call, if required.

  Salary and benefits of the Multiskilled Engineer role  

• A salary of up to £44,000 based on experience
• Overtime opportunities/ On call opportunity
• Training and development support
• Pension and healthcare option
• Other benefits discussed at interview

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