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Aaron Rayner

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Team Supervisor - Anaerobic Digestion
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables Team is working on behalf of CCL (ConstructionCrew Ltd), a progressive and growing renewable energy company, that specialise in anaerobic digestion, offering comprehensive services in construction, maintenance, fabrication and insulation. We are looking to recruit a Team Supervisor to oversee anaerobic digestion/biogas service operations, based commutable distance from their Wigan office with flexibility to work nationwide. The Team Supervisor role comes with an hourly rate of £18.00 - £22.00 per hour (40 – 60 hours), offering excellent professional development and progression opportunities with expenses and accommodation paid. If you’re a Team Leader/ Site Supervisor or have a background of AD plant services/ Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that are committed to driving innovation and a green future, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Team Supervisor role   Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:  
  • Supervise and lead a team of technicians, providing training and ongoing mentorship.
  • Oversee and coordinate construction activities, and other services provided as per project scope, including maintenance, fabrication, pipework and insulation activities.
  • Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Monitor and analyse performance data to drive improvements and implement best practices.
  • Coordinate with senior management to align with project deadlines and quality objectives.
  • Report regularly on operational performance and project progress to senior leadership.
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience in the anaerobic digestion sector, with in-depth knowledge of the processes and technologies.
  • Strong background in leadership, with previous experience in supervisory or managerial roles.
  • Technically qualified, holding relevant certifications in anaerobic digestion or related disciplines.
  • Experience managing construction or maintenance activities.
  • Holds a UK driving license.
Personal skills   The Team Supervisor role would suit someone who is:  
  • Flexible to travel nationwide, with overnight stays Monday – Friday (depending on project location).
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Experienced or have no issues with working in dirtier and smellier environments.
Salary and benefits of the Team Supervisor role  
  • £18.00 - £22.00 per hour.
  • Monday – Friday, 40 – 60 hours a week.
  • Travel and accommodation organised with daily allowances.
  • Excellent progression and development opportunities.
  • Company benefits to be discussed.
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Commercial/General Manager - Biogas/food waste
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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

Senior Project Manager - Biogas
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They’re looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to support with their expanding portfolio. The Senior Project Manager role comes with a salary of up to £90,000 (depending on experience), Car allowance, bonus, pension, private health and dental care. If you’re an experienced Project Manager and are looking to work for an established and growing business, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Project Manager role Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will:  
  • Manage all phases of the project life cycle: Initiation, Planning, Design, Execution, Control & Monitoring, and Completion.
  • Lead project planning including scope, timelines, resources, budgeting, and WBS.
  • Track project performance using KPIs and proactively address risks and delays.
  • Prepare weekly/monthly reports and dashboards for stakeholders and steering groups.
  • Act as the Primary liaison for the client, Stakeholders, Consultants, Contractors, and Local Authorities and Local Community Relations
  • Manage all project documentation and control systems.
  • Oversee quality assurance to ensure compliance with design, construction, and commissioning standards.
  • Identify and manage project risks and issues, maintaining RAID and decisions registers.
  • Lead change management processes and coordinate approval of variations.
  • Manage contracts, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and resolve claims
  • Collaborate with finance team to control project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
  • Coordinate project completions, from engineering to handover and operator training.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, including HSE, CDM, EA, and other UK standards.
  • Manage internal and external project meetings, contractor resources, and site activity.
  • Oversee procurement strategies and design coordination.
  • Monitor schedules to ensure delivery on time and to budget
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Project Management Certificate.
  • HSE Certification in Managing Safely.
  • Full UK Driving license.
Personal skills   The Senior Project Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • Five years of experience working on Anaerobic Digestion “Gas-to-Grid” Projects, or a similar (Water Treatment, Energy from waste ect)
  • Strong Working Knowledge of MS Office Programs and Project Planning Software such as Procore
  • Excellent Communication and Interface Skills
  • Must be willing to commute to the client’s head office in Peterborough and to Project Site Locations in the UK
Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Manager role  
  • A salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus
  • Health and Dental care
  • Other benefits discussed at interview
  • The chance to join an established and expanding business
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Head of Projects - Biogas
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They’re looking to recruit a Head of Projects to lead and overseeing the successful delivery of strategic projects from initiation to completion The Head of Projects role comes with a very competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, healthcare and dental care. If you’re an experienced Project Lead and are looking to join an established business in the biogas sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Head of Projects role Reporting to the CEO you will:  
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, resolving issues and mitigating risks.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies and tools.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders
  • Provide leadership and direction to project managers, and ensures best practices in project governance and risk management
  • Other duties as required
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Project Management Certificate.
  • HSE Certification in Managing Safely.
  • Full UK Driving license.
  Personal skills   The Head of Projects role would suit someone who has:  
  • Proven experience in project or program management, ideally in a leadership role.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMP)
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  Salary and benefits of the Head of Projects role  
  • A very competitive salary depending on experience
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus
  • Health and Dental care
  • The chance to join an established business within the biogas sector
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Junior Biogas Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables Team is partnered with an established anaerobic digestion business who specialise in design and build, optimisation and servicing. They are looking for an experienced Junior Biogas Project Manager to support with various projects across new and existing sites. The Junior Project Manager role comes with a competitive salary (depending on experience), excellent benefits package and flexible working. If you you’re organised, have at least one to two years practical experience and have exposure to the anaerobic digestion sector, then submit your CV to apply today. **Please note, that there are note that there are currently no sponsorship opportunities available at this time**                     Responsibilities and duties of the Junior Biogas Project Manager role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  
  • Help to manage multiple projects (electrical, mechanical and civil)
  • Assisting with monitoring project progress, creating reports which will be used to monitor the progress
  • Plan, define and manage the deliverable resource requirements for each client project.
  • Work on developments for existing clients
  • Liaise with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders
  • Support with procurement, budgeting, financial and client reporting
  • Contribute to company objectives including quality, health and safety, and environmental objectives.
  • Other duties as required
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A relevant Engineering degree such as Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  Personal skills   The Junior Biogas Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • At least one to two years practical experience working in project management
  • Experience or a good understanding of anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft package
  • Well organised and proactive
  • Happy to travel to sites across the UK
  • Hands on and willing to learn additional skills
  Salary and benefits of the Junior Biogas Project Manager role  
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Training and growth opportunities
  • The chance to join an established business in the renewable energy sector
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Biogas Service Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Regional EHS Manager - Biogas
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewbles Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the biogas sector. Together we are looking to recruit a Regional EHS Manager to cover a portfolio of assets and we’re looking for a safety conscious and collaborative people-person to join the team with the ultimate goal of driving a positive EHS ethos across the company. The Regional EHS Manager role comes with a salary up to £55,000, and excellent company benefits to be discussed. If you’re a an experienced EHS Manager and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today                     Responsibilities and duties of the Regional EHS Manager role Reporting to the Global Director of EHS you will:  
  • Drive the Safety culture by acting as an ambassador for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental programs and in accordance with the Company vision and values.
  • Coordinate, implement and administer all required quality, safety, health, and environmental programs to ensure health, safety and environmental compliance in accordance with legislation and internal policies.
  • Works with the site leadership team to review incident investigations, determine root cause and recommend and/or implement corrective actions.
  • Maintains awareness and advises management concerning future regulatory changes and requirements with assistance.
  • Coach employees, supervisors and management on Workplace Safety, Policy and Procedures, best practices and principles.
  • Coordinate the collection of EHSQ performance metrics and prepare reports as required.
  • Coordinates employee health surveillance evaluations as required by company polices, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and legal requirements.
  • Assist in maintaining the Production System (EHMS) and related programs to support compliance. Develop and implement E, Q, H&S programs in consultation with all departments and EHS team
  • Perform Participate and support health & safety and environmental audits and corrective action.
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NEBOSH, or CMIOSH (with a strong preference for candidates holding a NEBOSH Diploma; however, those with a NEBOSH General Certificate will also be considered).
  • Bachelor’s degree/diploma in science or related discipline
  • A full UK Driving Licence
Personal skills   The Regional EHS Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • A minimum 3 years of experience in a Health & Safety position
  • Experience in anaerobic digestion, wastewater, or manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
  • Previous COMAH site experience is advantageous.
  • Asset – Knowledge of ISO systems.
  • Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Office Suite (especially MS Excel and Word
Salary and benefits of the Regional EHS Manager role  
  • Salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
  • Excellent benefits package
  • The just to join an established and expanding business within the Biogas sector
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Biogas Maintenance Electrician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewbles Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the biogas sector. Together we are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to cover a portfolio of assets around the Middlesborough area, along with additional sites around Aberdeenshire and Northamptonshire when required. The Maintenance Electrician role comes with a salary up to £50,000, and excellent company benefits to be discussed. If you’re an experienced Maintenance Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Electrician role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:  
  • Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely
  • Using data and systems to manage site electrical and control systems
  • Install, commission, and modify control panels and associated wiring
  • Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with service team, engineering and operation teams
  • Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns
  • Carry out fault finding, problem solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance
  • Completing all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness
  • Liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams to maintain smooth operations.
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
  • Full UK Driving Licence
Personal skills   The Maintenance Electrician role would suit someone who is:  
  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Electrician in a factory or process-based setting
  • Happy to travel to sites UK wide
  • Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control systems
  • Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Strong communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to safety and compliance standards
  • Computer literate with excellent problem-solving skills
  • CMMS experience would be advantageous
  • Application of safety, health and environmental legislation and standards
Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Electrician role  
  • Salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
  • Excellent benefits package
  • The chance to join an established and expanding business within the renewable energy sector
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Plant Operative - Biogas
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is proud to partner with a well-established and expanding business within the Anaerobic Digestion sector. They are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to join them at their site in the Scunthorpe area. The Site/Plant Operator will be working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern and be part of an on-call rota once trained. The Site/Plant Operator role comes with a competitive salary, depending on experience, and excellent company benefits package. If you’re from an agricultural, forces leaver or similar processing background and are looking to work for an organisation that genuinely values their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  
  • Carrying out day to day operations of the renewable energy process plant
  • Using SCADA control systems to monitor the process (training provided)
  • Carrying out general maintenance task such as changing and isolating a pump, greasing, oil and filter changes
  • Supporting the biologist with carrying out analysis checks (training provided)
  • Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as telehandlers
  • Responding to machine and systems failures
  • Ensuring adherence with health & safety at all times
  • Being part of an on-call rota (once trained)
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A relevant Engineering qualification/certificate would be an advantage but not essential.
  • Telehandler or other plant tickets such as loading shovel, tractor ect, but not essential
  • A full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Personal skills   The Plant Operator role would suit someone who has:  
  • Experience working in a similar outdoor environment
  • Some basic first line maintenance experience
  • Has a genuine interest in working in the renewable energy sector
  • Has a good work ethic and has a desire to work as part of a supportive team
Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role  
  • Competitive salary (depending on experience)
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Use of work vehicle when on call out rota
  • Company mobile phone
  • Training provided
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