Aaron Rayner

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 EC&I Technician for their Biogas plant in South London The EC&I Technician 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 EC&I Technician and are looking to work for an innovative business with the renewables sector, upload your CV today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will:  

• Performing routine maintenance and calibration of plant instrumentation, including gas analysis.
• PLC and SCADA system Maintenance.
• Assist the Project team with commissioning of the instrumentation and control systems on new plants and upgrades.
• Provide hands-on support on all EC&I needs, including shutdowns, planned and unplanned maintenance, incidents, improvements, and modifications.
• Assist with modifications of plc-based control systems and instrumentation on existing plants, ensuring all documentation is accurate and properly recorded.
• Actively promote safety schemes, including safety reviews, investigations, audits, and reporting including HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR, RBI and functional safety compliance.
• Work alongside maintenance technicians to support in diagnosing faults and suggesting/ assisting in equipment upgrades.
• Supervising and directing onsite contracts when necessary.
• Shift work, overtime, and on-call duties may be required
• Other duties as required.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Systems (or equivalent)
• Valid electrical certification (e.g., 17th/18th Edition for UK roles)
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Extensive knowledge and hands on experience maintaining controls and instrumentation systems including DCS, SCADA and PLCs as well as instruments (pressure, temperature, flow etc)
• 4+ years of experience in a similar EC&I technician role.
• Experience in heavy industry, power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, or similar fields preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and schematics.
• Working in confined spaces, at heights, or in hazardous environments

  Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role  

• Competitive salary DOE (depending on experience)
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Other benefits to be discussed

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with an established business who own and operate an impressive portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants. They are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead all engineering and technical aspects of their food waste AD operations. The ideal candidate will be located within Lincolnshire or the Cambridge area. The strategically important Head of Engineering role comes with a very competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package. If you’re an experienced Engineering Manager with a background in either anaerobic digestion, biogas or a similar processing environment, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Head of Engineering role Reporting to the Chief People & Transformation Officer, you will:  

• Develop and implement the overall engineering strategy for current operations and future AD plant developments
• Provide technical leadership to mechanical, electrical, civil, and process engineering teams.
• Align engineering efforts with company objectives on energy output, sustainability, and regulatory compliance
• Assist Group Projects Manager in design and engineering of new AD plants and major retrofit or expansion projects.
• Oversee front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed engineering, and commissioning phases.
• Establish engineering standards, design specifications, and quality control procedures across all sites utilising engineering software system, timely and with accuracy
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and industry regulations (e.g., ATEX, DSEAR, UK EA permitting, etc.).
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets for capital projects and long-term asset replacement plans.
• Ensure cost-effective engineering design while maintaining technical performance and reliability
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and field engineers
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent is desirable.

• IOSH/NEBOSH certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The Head of Engineering role would suit someone who has:  

• 5+ years’ engineering experience, including at least 2 years in anaerobic digestion, biogas, wastewater treatment, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of AD process design, CHP systems, gas upgrading, feedstock pre-treatment, and digestate handling.

• Strong knowledge of industry codes, safety standards (ATEX/DSEAR), and environmental compliance requirements
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
• Experience of use of industry specific software (AutoCAD, Scada, Shire)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to stakeholders

  Salary and benefits of the Head of Engineering role  

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Car allowance or company car
• Private Medical
• Additional benefits discussed at interview
• The chance to join an established business within the biogas sector

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Astute’s Power Team is Partnered with an established renewable energy business in the Northeast of England. They are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial/General Manager for their food waste de-packaging and processing site near Middlesborough. The Commercial/General Manager role comes with a competitive salary, bonus, company pension and additional benefits package. If you have commercial experience, along with experience of plant operations within the food waste or biogas sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial/General Manager role Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will:  

• Identify and secure new commercial contracts for waste processing.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and expand service offerings.
• Manage the sale of end products to third parties.
• Liaise with farmers, land agents, and other local stakeholders to maintain positive site relationships
• Maintain strong relationships with logistics partners to ensure efficient, cost-effective material transport
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at all times.
• Lead the EA permit variation process for site expansion and maintain readiness for audits and inspections.
• Identify and deliver equipment upgrades and site improvements to support future expansion.
• Manage daily operations at the de-packaging site to deliver consistent throughput, minimal downtime, and high-quality output.
• Provide operational assistance to the client’s anaerobic digestion site to help it achieve production and performance goals.
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree or equivalent environmental science/engineering or similar
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• Full UK driving licence

  Personal skills   The Commercial/General Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Commercially astute and able to develop supplier/client relationships and negotiate contracts
• Experience in anaerobic digestion, food waste, waste processing or industrial production
• Experience in feedstock procurement, contract management or logistics
• Strong understanding of compliance, HSE and environmental regulations
• Proven site or operations management experience
• A drive to reduce landfill and create renewable energy from food waste

  Salary and benefits of the Commercial/General Manager role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension
• Bonus
• The opportunity to join an established business within the renewable energy sector

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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 Renewbles Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the biogas sector. Together we are looking to recruit a Biogas Service Technician for their renewable energy plant in Aberdeenshire. The Biogas Service Technician role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If you’re an experience Technician and are looking to join an established business within the anaerobic digestion sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Service Technician role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Completing Planned Maintenance tasks and recording of corrective actions on the computer-based Maintenance system
• Ensuring that time keeping and punctuality is maintained at an acceptable level.
• Coordination of breakdowns ensuring quickest possible response and rectification
• Scheduling and organisation of maintenance and improvement works and liaising with suppliers to source critical parts
• Maintaining Asset database and keeping up to date
• Ensure all breakdowns are recorded along with the time and type
• Ensure stock levels are maintained to a reasonable economic level, ensuring common failure parts are available by identifying parts required and upcoming issues are identified to the Lead Engineer
• Supervise contractors ensuring safe systems of work are followed - approve RAMS
• Responsible for Pump repairs / refurbishment and any new installations
• Completion of timely, accurate paperwork
• Assistance with project work across additional sites within the portfolio when required
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical)
• IOSH desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The Biogas Service Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• A minimum of 2-3 years hands on experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, heating systems, hydraulic systems and other ancillary equipment
• Experienced in using Maintenance Management System
• Working at heights
• Computer literate
• Motivated self-starter

  Salary and benefits of the role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join and established business within the renewable energy sector

 INDREN  

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnered with an established anaerobic digestion business who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for their site just north of Glasgow. The site is currently benefiting from a substantial upgrade. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary of up to £41,000, overtime and company benefits. If you’re an experienced Maintenance Technician and are looking to work for an established and growing business, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Technician role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:  

• Carrying out front line maintenance, such as greasing, unblocking pumps and oil changes.
• Carrying out day to day preventative maintenance.
• Responding to breakdowns with extensive fault finding (both electrical and mechanical) using SCADA systems to aid fault finding.
• Liaise with operations teams and support with operations when required.
• Collect and maintain documentation to meet safety, quality, compliance and legislation.
• Assume other responsibilities from time to time in order to support objectives and personal career development.
• Be willing to form part of a call out rota.
• Be willing work overtime or shifts as required.
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Minimum served in a mechanical apprenticeship, or a recognised Engineering qualification  
• Full UK driving licence

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

• Experience working in Anaerobic Digestion or a similar processing environment such as EFW, Biomass, water treatment.
• Experience carrying out first line maintenance on process plant such as pumps & conveyors is an advantage.
• Ability to read P&ID’s.
• Experienced in fault finding techniques and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of SCADA/DCS systems
• Ability to analyse data, report findings and recommend improvement actions.
• An excellent attitude and work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft word excel etc

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Technician role  

• Salary of up to £41,000
• Overtime opportunities
• Company benefits package
• The chance to join an established business within the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewable Energy team is partnering with a UK leading business in anaerobic digestion that provides cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management. We are looking to recruit a Regional Compliance Officer to support with our clients’ sites located in Wales, the Midlands, the Southeast and West Region.   The vital Regional Compliance Officer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 (depending on experience), a discretionary bonus, pension, life assurance, ongoing training, development and progression.   If you’re an experienced Compliance Officer and are looking to work for one of the largest Biogas operators in the UK and are a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business, then upload your CV to apply today. .                     Responsibilities and duties of the Regional Compliance Officer role Reporting to the Environmental Permitting Manager you will:  

• Leading in external inspections/visits from regulatory bodies. (EA/HSE/APHA/PLA)
• Carrying out integrated management system audits (IMS, i.e. ISO and PAS 110 re-certification audits).
• Drafting responses and identifying pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.
• Completing annual reports, pollution inventory and improvement condition returns for the sites as required by the permits.
• Completing and submitting permit variations and renewals to the EA and APHA.
• The development and review of relevant risk assessments, SOPs, training and driving safety improvements throughout the business.
• Other duties as require

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety and/or Environmental Management qualification (IEMA, CEnv)
• Full UK Driving License

Personal skills   The Regional Compliance Officer role would suit someone who is:  

• Experience with ISO and NEBOSH standards.
• Previous experience working in an environmental compliance or health and safety role.
• A passion for the environment and being involved in its upkeep.
• The willingness to travel between sites multiple times per week.

Salary and benefits of the Regional Compliance Officer role  

• Salary of up to £45,000
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare
• Life assurance
• The chance to join a leader in the renewable energy sector

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