Jobs from Astute People (1084 Openings)

Quantity Surveyor

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Solar PV Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Solar PV Engineer Location – Cambridge OR Bury St Edmunds Package - £30k - £38k + Benefits Introduction Astute are supporting one of the leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar plants. With an exciting and structured growth plan in place, 2 Solar PV Engineers opportunities exist to provide routine maintenance, testing and remedial work on solar PV systems either alone or as part of a team. Roles & Responsibilities As Solar PV Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Responsible for complying with company procedures.
Responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan.
Responsible for performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs.
Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.
Understanding Job specific risk assessments, Report all near misses to manager
Alert the manager of any issues

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

Minimum of Level 2 City & Guild qualification in Electrical Installations.
C&G 2382-18 preferable
PV O/M experience

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

£30k - £38k basic
Bonus
Pension/Health cover/Life cover
33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
Vehicle/Mobile/IT/Mobile/PPE
Weekend rota, 2 weekends per month earning an additional £6kpa

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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more. INDREN

Head of Projects

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Job Title: Head of Projects Reports to: Managing Director Job Family: Senior Management Direct Reports:

Major Projects Commercial Director.
Individual Project Directors and Managers

Collaborates with:

HOCHTIEF employees

Clients
Joint Venture Partners
Design Consultants
Major Subcontract Partners
Company Executive
Strategic Board members
Major Projects Team

1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

1. Responsible for setting a delivery strategy from Business Development through to successful delivery of Projects.

1. To be ultimately accountable for the successful delivery of Projects.

1. To build and display outstanding leadership to integrated Project delivery teams, whilst maintaining close working collaborative working relationships with Clients.

2. GUIDING PRINCIPLES INTEGRITY

Take pride in your work and that of your team members
Understand and support others in the achievement of their own goals.
Encourage a fair culture; empowering and supporting your team or team members to initiate improvements to services by sharing information, questioning constructively, providing honest and open feedback.
Listen carefully to others – showing that you respect and value their input.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Look for ways to maximise the value of working together by building support, providing focus and given direction to deliver joint outcomes.
Take accountability for your work and own development needs.
Challenge and confront sub-standard performance and recognise good performance.

INNOVATION

Design, innovate and influence solutions to best address inefficiencies.
Promote and drive continuous improvement
Balance risk when considering innovative thinking and future possibilities.
Seek to learn from team members for the benefit of your own self-development.

DELIVER

Take personal responsibility for delivering services.
Be willing to go the extra mile for your customers.
Pursue a “can-do” attitude in all the work you can deliver.
Learn from and share experiences to ensure improved delivery.
Be visible and accessible to all your team/service members.
Work together with colleagues and customers and take the time to build effective and rational working relationships.
Support others in working together; help each other to develop common focus.
Work well and appreciate people who have different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.
Customers are both our clients and team members – recognise different perspectives and goals in order to maximise achievement for all parties..

SUSTAINABILITY

Work safely to maintain the health of both yourself and others.
Communicate relevant information regularly and effectively.
Take the time to build effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, colleagues and partners.
Embrace change to ensure our business is sustainable

3. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES 3.1 To be responsible for the safe design and construction of the works. To ensure that everyone goes home safe and healthy every day. 3.2 To plan & manage the overhead cost and resources of both bid and construction teams to achieve agreed business targets. 3.3 To deliver projects to Budget, Programme & Quality requirements in compliance with the Client’s Requirements 3.4 To represent the best interests of HOCHTIEF in accordance with the companies policies and values. 3.5 To lead the Projects team, displaying exemplary behaviours in line with HOCHTIEF’S visions and values 3.6 To select, recruit and create high performing teams, operating in the optimum environment to enable the growth and development of a mature, talented and fulfilled project team. 4. ADDITIONAL DUTIES 4.1 To act on behalf of and as the representative of the HOCHTIEF company as and when required. 5. KEY SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Please see separate individual responsibilities for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) matters attached. 6. REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE 6.1 To be a degree qualified Civil Engineer preferably with Membership of a Chartered Institution 6.2 To be able to demonstrate at least 20 years of experience managing complex rail and infrastructure projects. 6.3 To demonstrate successful delivery of appropriate Projects within the UK Construction market 7. AUTHORITY LIMITS 7.1 The Major Project Director is responsible for the approval of expenditure to a limit as specified by the Executive Board for each individual Major Project. 7.2 The Major Project Director is responsible for the approval and sign off of timesheets and commercial orders and invoice payments related to Major Projects within the designated limits set by the executive Board for selective projects. SIGNATURES

Business Development Manager - Hazardous Waste

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader within the hazardous waste management sector to recruit a Business Development Manager for their Hazardous Waste Treatment division in the North West. The Business Development Manager role comes with a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. As the Business Development Manager, you will supporting their hazardous waste treatment operations at their site in Kirby and other sites across the North West of the UK. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within specialist or hazardous waste then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will:

Carry out key business development activities to drive business growth within their hazardous waste treatment and transfer division, targeting both new and existing clients.
Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities, keeping on top of market and competitor trends and relevant industry developments to contribute to the company business plan.
Foster strong customer relationships, clearly communicating technical details and service capabilities and always ensuring high service standards. Proactively addressing non-conformances and providing timely feedback as required.
Work closely across divisions to identify opportunities to cross-sell additional business services, especially across other sites within the business group.
Collaborate with account managers, administration staff and operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
Manage the tender process, including document reviews, tender writing, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
Prepare and present compelling commercial proposals, quotations, technical descriptions, and service specifications to customers.
Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.
Perform other duties as reasonably required to support business objectives.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Technical expertise in hazardous/chemical waste with previous experience selling into the sector.
Proven ability to manage customer accounts with sales revenue exceeding £1 million per annum.
Flexibility to travel and carry out overnight stays where required.
Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service
Full UK driving licence.
Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in hazardous wastes management.

Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role

Basic salary of up to £50,000 dependant on experience.
Car Allowance
Bonus scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Competitive benefits package

Project Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Project Manager

Location – Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater Salary – Up to £60,000

Introduction

Astute are proudly partnered with an award-winning company who specialise in industrial and commercial construction. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to work on a key local project within the nuclear industry in Bridgwater.

Roles & Responsibilities

Oversee the management of the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors and overseeing quality control.
Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings and budget.
check design documents with architects, surveyors, and engineers
promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed
management of project PM’s producing cost reports, applications for payment and NEC or JCT contract management
lead the Site Management team and support their operations and activities
lead and manage Quantity Surveyors on pricing of future works related to the project
Write project reports
communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project
maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management

Skills, Qualifications and Experience We are looking for someone with the following:

Confident in delivering projects to the value of up to 3m+
Knowledge of NEC3 contracts
Strong communication skills – for liaising with a wide range of clients and workers on site.
CSCS Card/HS&E Test
Relevant qualifications in Project Management such as Prince 2
Ability to pass BPSS Vetting
an awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation – for running a safe construction site
an ability to make decisions under pressure, so that the project can progress
strong attention to detail for conducting site inspections and managing complex contracts
leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this role:

Competitive salary
Additional leave for length of service
Your birthday off
Employee Perk Scheme

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV to [email protected] or dial 02392 288 207 and ask to speak with Lisa Parfitt who can tell you more about this exciting opportunity

Head of EMEA Development

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Site Chemist to join its team in Great Yarmouth. The Site Chemist role comes with a salary of £25,000 -27,000 and would suit an experienced on-site chemist or a recent graduate looking to get into a hands-on role. If you’re a Site Chemist or a recent chemistry graduate and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for:

Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
Testing, sorting, bulking of drum and packaged waste materials.
Maintaining a database and manual records for the Transfer Station as required.
Out of hours sampling, lab testing and packing waste at 3rd party customer sites as required.
Washing of empty contaminated containers and cutting up if necessary.
Shrink-wrapping, labelling, and preparing of loads for onward disposal including generating the relevant paperwork.
To be involved with the storage, transfer and treatment of NORM waste operations.
Safe and efficient loading and unloading of HGV’s on site as required including bulk tankers for loading and discharge.
Unloading / loading of vehicles if required.
Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
Provide technical advice on chemicals to departmental members and other divisions as required.
Liaising with customers and/or in-group and third-party disposal sites.
Assisting with general administrative duties associated with the running of the Transfer Station.
Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry related subject
Full UK Driving license
An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner
Due to the nature of the work, must be prepared to carry out lifting work both inside and outside in all weathers

Salary and benefits of the Site Chemist role

Basic Salary of £25,000 - £27,000
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Bonus Scheme (performance based)
Private Health Care and other benefits

Project Engineer - ELectrical

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team are partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market to recruit a Project Engineer for their facility in Cranfield. The Project Engineer will provide operational engineering support for all current and future project activities, including the planning, building, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of R&D test rigs and facilities. The Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience, 8% employer pension contributions, professional membership support and a wealth of other benefits. If you’re an experienced Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is recognised for its innovative solutions for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear sector, then please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will:

Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to interpret design drawings and technical specifications, developing bespoke measurement systems suitable for high-pressure, high-flow, and high-temperature environments.
Plan and manage detailed project schedules to ensure on-time delivery of critical milestones and objectives.
Assemble and install mechanical systems, machinery, and components in accordance with engineering documentation and quality standards.
Design and produce Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and system schematics to support project execution.
Develop clear and concise work and assembly instructions for use across engineering and production teams.
Conduct technical analysis and reporting to support risk management and design validation activities, including DFMEA, HAZOP studies, and Risk Assessments.
Manage procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of materials and equipment aligned with project timelines and specifications.
Operate and maintain test rigs and custom fixtures for the validation and verification of customer-specific assemblies and system performance.
Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on test equipment and specialized systems to ensure operational reliability and compliance.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults, replacing or repairing defective components as needed to minimize downtime.
Maintain comprehensive records of maintenance, calibration, and testing activities in accordance with Health & Safety and quality management protocols.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/I&C)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, R&D test, or service environment.
Proven experience in an engineering discipline (Mechanical/I&C) or a similar role.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated capability in managing project work packages.
Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Familiarity with working in ISO or similar procedural environments.
Enthusiastic and committed, with a willingness to work within tight timelines.

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

Basic salary of up to £60,000 dependant on experience.
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Competitive benefits package

HSE Advisor

CONTRACT

TERMS: contract
START DATE: 8/12/24
END DATE: 9/30/24
PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Integration Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Integration Engineer- BESS/Solar

Remote working

£60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)

About the role:

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading energy service provider who specialises in providing a range of EPC services including the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants within the renewable industry. They are recruiting for an Integration Engineer to work remotely.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager or Project Engineer with previous working knowledge of the solar industry or BESS and are looking to work for an organization that is working to guarantee a clean energy supply for future generations, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Head of Project Management you will:

Provide the critical link between the delivery and engineering teams to ensure smooth transition of key project information.

Take a significant role in preparing key Solar PV and/or BESS design elements and functional specifications, including: SLD’s, inverter and transformer sizing, cable sizing and routing, communications and networking, interconnection to ICP works etc.

Management of third-party consultants for design review, industry standard guidance and quality management services.

Support the preparation of project tender information. Additionally, prepare subcontractor or suppliers’ specifications and scope of works for contracting including component selection.

Provide support and oversight for project commissioning and completion of contractual performance testing. Identify necessary resources and ensure supplier and subcontractor commissioning is completed in line with contractual requirements.

· Contribute to and maintain all required project documentation including as built for operational handover.

Identify and escalate any risks to budget, programme, or quality to Senior Management.

Support Project Managers with preparation of progress reports, project timelines and budget management.

Provide support and mentorship to wider Engineering team to increase familiarity with Solar PV technologies.

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent qualification with demonstratable Solar PV/BESS experience.

Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK is mandatory.

Familiarity with E: Plan, PVSyst, AutoCAD or equivalent software is a plus.

Proficient IT skills. Familiarity with MS Office suite. Experience of MS Project, Jira and Confluence a plus.

Personal skills:

The Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role would suit someone who has:

Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.

Flexible – the role will require some international travel staying overnight or longer.

Desire to work in an international Company.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role:

· Salary of up to £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE).

· Remote working

· Car allowance negotiable

· Pension contribution

· 33 days holiday (including 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 02393 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.

INDREN