Adam Nash

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor within the UK and Global Power Industry to recruit 2x Mechanical Commissioning Technicians on a 4 months initial contract for its Energy from Waste  facility based in Chester, Cheshire.

 

The Mechanical Technician roles comes with a day rate from £350.00 to £450.00.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

 

• To assist in the planning and organising of the mechanical maintenance and repairs of plant and equipment in specific allocated areas of responsibility
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs whilst working on own initiative without supervision
• To assist in surveys and inspections of plant and equipment and take corrective action as required by Company Procedures
• Inspect and supervise all work carried out by contractors to ensure that the work meets the required standards
• Ensure that repairs and planned maintenance are completed in a timely manner and carried out by skilled / qualified staff
• Work closely with the Commissioning Engineers to commission the plant.
• Report any reoccurring, serious and / or unusual defects to the engineering team and take corrective action in accordance with Company procedures
• To ensure that plant and equipment are suitable and sufficient for activities to be compliant with legislation and licensing requirements
• Carry out calibrations and verify a variety of measuring devices.
• Ensure health and safety and security in own area of responsibility
• Understand and manage risks and hazards associated with site and undertaking associated Risk Assessments
• Implement work procedures and work instructions including site safety rules
• Day-to-day communication with the Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer.
• Report accidents and near misses and participate in investigations
• Experience working within the Power Industry as a Mechanical Technician.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Technician roles:

 

• Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
• £350.00 to £450.00 per day 
• Start date - March 2025
• 6 months contract

 

 

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with Metlen Energy and Metals to recruit an Engineering Coordinator – Electrical Design High Voltage to join their team on a remote basis. The Engineering Coordinator – Electrical Design High Voltage role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 + benefits package.   If you’re an experienced HV Design Engineer, looking to move into a coordinator position and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties    Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager you will:  

• Coordinate design interfaces between company, stakeholders, and design partners through concept and detailed design packages.
• Ensure engineering assurance is undertaken in accordance with the client requirements.
• Identification and control of engineering design change.
• Undertake design reviews of vendor deliverables to check for compliance with requirements, constructability, safety, and temporary works requirements.
• Provide technical expertise within their discipline and inspire project teams to perform, innovate, and deliver sustainable design solutions.

    Professional qualifications     We are looking for someone with the following:   

• An Electrical Degree or equivalent qualification would be highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with High Voltage electrical design or coordinator roles within same sector
• Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of people including management, stakeholders, coworkers, clients and vendors.
• Experience using AutoCAD and ACC software would be highly beneficial

    Personal skills     The Engineering Coordinator role would suit someone who has:  

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a time-conscious manner and effectively prioritise tasks
• Driven with the desire to achieve

                                                          Salary and benefits of the Engineering Coordinator – Electrical Design High Voltage role    

• Starting salary of up to £55,000
• Package including benefits
• Opportunity to join a leading EPC company

INDPOW

Graduate EC&I Engineer – Nuclear/Decommissioning Chorley, Lancaster Up to £25,000     Introduction Our Client is one of the UK's leading providers of Environmental solutions to the nuclear sector, offering a full range of Waste management, decommissioning and land remediation services to their customers.  As such, they are looking for Graduate EC&I Engineers to join their growing Engineering team, based in Chorley. Working as a Graduate EC&I Engineer, you will be exposed to a variety of different projects, allowing you to broaden your knowledge and experience across a wide range of Engineering disciplines, to ultimately focus on an area of your choice. They offer an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while receiving excellent support and training from experts in the field.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Graduate EC&I Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Participating in a wide range of projects from decommissioning to design and testing new equipment
• To deliver on project briefs, taking ownership with support and guidance from Senior EC&I Engineers
• To provide updates on projects according to the development of work, through design and procurement to build and commissioning.
• Support across other projects when needed.
• Personal growth and development
• Any other duties as required  

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

• MEng, BEng, HND or DipHE in electrical engineering
• Experience of AutoCAD
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication and ability to work collaboratively

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

• Salary up to £25000
• Opportunities for occasional hybrid working
• Chance to work on a variety of projects
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

    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 391 419 to speak to Laura who can tell you more.     INDNUC

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor within the UK and Global Power Industry to recruit 2x Electrical Commissioning Technicians on a 5 months initial contract for its Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.

The Electrical Commissioning Technician roles comes with a day rate from £450.00 to £475.00.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
• Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Preparation of the site for the electrical team to plan ahead for site works.
• Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for this project.
• At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance as an Electrical Technician.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Commissioning Technician roles:

 

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £450.00 to £475.00 per day 
• Start date - June 2025
• 5 months contract

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor for their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. We are currently recruiting a Senior Authorised Person / Permit Officer to join their team on site.   The Senior Authorised Person position come with a day rate of £450.00 to £500.00 per day.     Key skills 

• Ensure that relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and, in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team, that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable.
• Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to provide safety from the system whilst construction / commissioning work is carried out.
• Oversee installation of the HV switching equipment 33Kv and LV switching equipment.
• Oversee the energisation of the equipment.
• Responsible for switching operations on the HV and LV switch gear and boards supplied by Contractor and Contractors.
• Lead the log-out / Tag-out office and coordinate all permit to safe work on the installation.
• Liaise with the District Network Operator (DNO) and Independent Connection Party (ICP) on all aspects of connections and switching on the network.
• Participate in site meetings and work closely with Commissioning to ensure full understanding of the testing program.

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Authorised Person position:  

• Bedfordshire
• £450.00 to £500.00 per day
• 5 Months
• Outside IR35 

INDPOW

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Commissioning Manager on a 12 months contract for its Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Hull.

 

The Commissioning Manager role comes with a day rate of £600.00. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

 

• Working in collaboration with the construction team, ensuring that commissioning activities are planned safely and to required quality standards and specifications
• Set up the pre-commissioning documentation in line with milestones for the commissioning both Cold/Hot.
• Providing appropriate support throughout the commissioning phase of the project
• Updating of commissioning documentation including site reports and assisting with O&M manuals
• Carrying out and recording of all commissioning tests
• Liaising with onsite subcontractors where necessary
• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager / Lead with any site progression etc.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and reporting any incidents appropriately.
• Commissioning experience gained within CCGT, OCGT, or Energy from Waste. 
• Qualification in discipline i.e., electrical, mechanical or Process (chemical) engineering.
• Proven track record in a similar role and ability to communicate well at all levels.

 

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Manager role:

 

• Hull
• £600.00 (Outside IR35)
• Start date - June 2025
• 12 months contract

 

 

Role: Project Engineer Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Non Digital Contracting Authority: NRS/Magnox Contract Length: 24 months Location: Dungeness, Kent – 4 day week. Full time on site. IR35: In Scope Pay Rate to Candidate: PAYE - £38.21/hour, UMB - £51.89/hour Minimum Requirement: To provide fit for purpose engineering solutions for projects or engineering support on more complex projects. To ensure that design authority standards and configuration control are applied appropriately. • Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned project. • Contribute to production of Project Execution Plan including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. • Support project optioneering process. • Develop concept design and fit for purpose engineering solution for projects • Produce and/or approve project technical specifications. • Manage detailed design activities in accordance with design authority standards. • Prepare modification proposals as required, acting as a Nominated Responsible Engineer where appointed. • Carry out technical assessment/approval of contractors work instructions/method statements/risk assessments. • Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design intent. • Approve as built drawings. • Specify and provide technical supervision of commissioning and/or decommissioning. • Manage hand over to systems/operations ensuring that all drawings, instructions and training have been supplied as required. • Liaise and consult with system engineers and other stakeholders throughout project life cycle to ensure efficient and effective project delivery. • Maintain site configuration control throughout project lifecycle. Skills/Experience: • Experience in a practising disciplined Engineering role (Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I) on industrial plant. • Experience of nuclear and/or conventional project engineering • Understanding of relevant Company and/or national engineering standards. • Experience of working in highly regulated industry – nuclear preferred. • 18-24m of UK based experience. • Able to communicate well with clients, designers & SMEs. Desirable: • Working knowledge of the Safety Rules and working knowledge of risk assessment methodology. • Understanding of relevant Site Licence and Quality Management System requirements. • Working knowledge of CDM Designer role • Contract Management experience. • Project delivery experience Security Clearance: BPSS Basic CV Deadline: Tuesday 29th 3pm Interview Process: F2F/MS Teams Client qualify for GIS: YES - Disability confident scheme Please highlight on coversheet & inform the recruiter via email if your candidate qualifies for the guaranteed interview scheme. Drugs & Alcohol testing & DBS check – Please note, the candidate MUST cover the cost for any Drugs & Alcohol testing, as well as a DBS check prior to starting onsite. The candidate will not be reimbursed for these fees, without these completed, the candidate will not be granted site access and their start date will have to be moved.

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit 2x Labourers on a 3 months contract basis for their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based 

 

The General Operative positions come with an hourly rate from £13.00 to £16.00.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• Perform general and specialized construction tasks, such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, or welding, as required.
• Operate power tools and equipment, including saws, drills, forklifts, and other machinery, safely and effectively.
• Assist in the installation, repair, or maintenance of structures, fixtures, and systems (e.g., electrical, HVAC, or plumbing).
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to execute tasks accurately.
• Prepare and clean job sites by removing debris, loading/unloading materials, and ensuring equipment is organized and maintained.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend effective solutions for on-site challenges.

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Labourer roles:

 

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire.
• £13.00 to £16.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
• Start date - January 2025