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Rigger Working Chargehand
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/24/26
  • PAY RATE: $40.0 /HR
Astute's contract team are partnering with an Engineering Construction company to recruit for multiple Rigger Working Chargehand roles on a 1 year contract for Hinkley Point C.  The Rigger Working Chargehand comes with an hourly rate of up to £40 per hour. This role will be CIS / through an umbrella company.  You must of worked on a NAECI site before or have strong heavy industry experience (gas/oil/nuclear).  Working Pattern:  - 10 hour days  - 10 days on, 4 days off (Tuesday-Thursday over a 2 week period) Must have a Diploma in Construction / Lifting / Moving Engineering.  Must have either: LATS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely.  Must have a CCNSG, also known as a safety passport.  ASAP Start. 

Metal Cladder
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/21/25
  • PAY RATE: $34.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit multiple Sheet Metal Cladders on a short-term contract with an immediate start on an Energy from Waste project in Essex.        Key skills required for the Sheet Metal Cladders / Metal Sheet Cladders  
  • Measure, cut, and install sheet metal cladding to specified dimensions and layouts on various boilers and pipes.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, cladding specifications, and site plans
  • Operate hand and power tools, including grinders and cutting equipment
  • Ensure all work meets safety standards and project requirements
  • Work at height using access platforms, scaffolding, or MEWPs
  • Collaborate with site supervisors and insulation teams to coordinate tasks
  • Maintain clean and safe working areas in compliance with health & safety guidelines
  Location and timeframe of the Sheet Metal Cladders / Metal Sheet Cladders     
  • Essex
  • 1 month minimum
  • Immediate Start
  • Competitive rates

Civil Quantity Surveyor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/21/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor who are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor with an engineering background on a long-term contract for its Wastewater Treatment project in North east of London.        Key skills required for the Civil Quantity Surveyor    
  • Supervise and verify compliance with quality standards during the construction phase of the wastewater treatment plant.
  • Ensure that civil engineering works comply with applicable international regulations, project specifications, and internal quality standards.
  • Implement quality control plans and internal auditing processes to ensure consistency and performance of on-site activities.
  • Review and approve quality documents, including procedures and inspections.
  • Review contractual aspects with the client to coordinate claims.
  • Conduct internal audits of the project to identify any deviations.
  • Ensure proper execution of material and construction process quality inspections.
  • Must hold excellent communication skills to manage relationships at various levels with the client and other disciplines involved in project execution
  • Must have a background as a Qualified Engineer / Engineering background
  • Hold around 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a similar sector / large industrial projects and understand international regulations related to Civil Engineering projects.  
Location and timeframe of the Civil Quantity Surveyor     
  • North east of London
  • Outside IR35
  • Immediate Start
  • Long-term contract

Quality Electrical Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/9/26
  • END DATE: 9/30/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Quality Electrical Engineer on a 8 month minimum contract basis for its West Midlands site for an immediate start.   The Quality Electrical Engineer role comes with a day rate of £450. Key skills required for the Quality Electrical Engineer role  
  • Oversee and monitor Quality Plans of subcontractors and EPC
  • Review and approve subcontractors Technical Procedures
  • Oversee subcontractors ITPs
  • Oversee subcontractors EC&I testing
  • Complete Quality audits to subcontractors and supplier’s installations
  • Assemble electrical Final Quality Dossiers
  • Detect, submit, and monitor non-conformities
  • Liaise with Client Electrical Engineer
  • Must have electrical engineering knowledge and experience
  • Knowledge of DSEAR / ATEX compliance
  • Ideally have experience in the Energy from Waste (EFW) new build sector or similar
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Quality Electrical Engineer role  
  • West Midlands
  • £450-£500 Per Day
  • Outside IR35
  • Immediate Start
  • 8 Months minimum

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/24/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 10 month contract for its Belvedere site. The HSE Advisor role comes with a flexible rate.             Key skills  
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
  • Intervenes in a strong and persuasive manner in HSE matters on site
  • Can competently advise on HSE matters at all levels within the project organisation
  • Provide technical support to the persons responsible for safety on the construction sites
  • Administers the permit to work process when required
  • Undertakes Level 1 accident investigations to a high standard and produce internal reports
  • Undertake internal inspections and audits of the standards of HSE on site and the work practices employed
  • Liaises with other HSE professionals (both internal and external) to achieve a positive HSE culture
  • Provides regular HSE training / information for new employees
  • Undertakes site HSE inductions on an ongoing basis
  • Assists in emergency response at site · Assists in the organisation of medical examinations (i.e. drug and alcohol testing, etc) of all staff on site
  • Must be flexible to work nights and days
  • Ideally hold experience within the Energy from Waste sector
  • Must hold NEBOSH
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role  
  • Belvedere
  • 10 months minimum
  • Outside IR35
  • Nights

Mechanical Fitter
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/22/26
  • END DATE: 10/30/26
  • PAY RATE: $30.0 /HR

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join the EPC Contractor on the new build OCGT plant based in Lincolnshire on a 4 months contract.

The Mechanical Fitter position comes with a flat hourly rate from £26.00 to £30.00 CIS. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out the installation, maintenance, repair and alignment of mechanical equipment and plant systems in accordance with engineering drawings and project specifications.

• Close out mechanical punch list items, ensuring all outstanding works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Perform equipment adjustments, repairs, overhauls and assembly activities on pumps, valves, rotating equipment, conveyors and associated mechanical systems.

• Support commissioning, testing and fault-finding activities to ensure mechanical systems are fully operational and ready for handover.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs and manufacturer documentation to support installation and maintenance works.

• Demonstrate experience within Power Plant Repair & Maintenance environments (Coal, GT, CCGT) and/or large-scale new-build energy and industrial construction projects.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Mechanical Fitter position:
  • Lincolnshire.
  • £26.00 to £30.00 per hour CIS
  • Immediate start date
  • 4 months

INDPOW

Site Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/25/26
  • END DATE: 5/24/27
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a major UK engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit Site Engineers for long-term contract assignments on complex defence and marine civil engineering projects in Plymouth. The Site Engineer role comes with a competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience. Key skills
  • Experience working as a Site Engineer within heavy civils or large infrastructure projects
  • Strong background in concrete structures, structural repair, and refurbishment works
  • Experience with setting out, QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built surveys
  • Ability to coordinate engineering activities across direct labour and subcontractors
  • Experience managing NCRs, technical queries, and quality compliance processes
  • British National due to Security Clearance requirements
  • Local to Plymouth or commutable distance preferred
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Engineer role Details The project involves long-term refurbishment and upgrade works within a live operational environment, including structural repairs, asset life-extension activities, and infrastructure improvements across a major marine engineering framework. The successful candidate will support the delivery of reinforced concrete works, structural strengthening, infrastructure upgrades, and maintenance activities while ensuring engineering quality, safety, and programme requirements are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Plymouth based
  • Competitive day rate DOE
  • 1–3 year contract
  • Site-based role
  • Inside IR35

 


Site Quality Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/1/26
  • PAY RATE: $700.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Site Quality Manager on a long-term contract for a project based in the Southeast of England from an April 2026 start.             Key skills
  • Oversee all Site Quality Control (QC) activities and the on-site Quality team
  • Act as QC Lead reporting to the Project Site Manager, with functional reporting to the Project Quality Manager
  • Ensure compliance with HSE, quality standards and contractual requirements
  • Approve and control inspection and test plans, procedures, certifications and documentation
  • Conduct and manage intermediate and final inspections (IIS, FIS, MEC/TOP). Record and manage deviations, non-conformances and progress in QC systems (e.g. PIRS, LMS, ALP)
  • Must have boiler experience within Energy from Waste (EFW) or Power plant environments.
  • Must have EPC (Teir 1 Contractor) experience
  • Must hold a Welding qualification and/or CSWIP Welding Inspector certification
Location, remuneration and timeframe of Site Quality Manager role  
  • Southeast England
  • April 2026
  • Longterm contract
  • Competitive Day Rate

Electrical Tester
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/7/25
  • END DATE: 12/26/25
  • PAY RATE: $24.0 /HR

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting 2 Electrical Testers to join a Electrical Main Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Irvine, Scotland on a 5 months contractor under the CIS scheme.

The Electrician positions come with an hourly rate of £24.00 per hour. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
  • Perform electrical testing and commissioning of LV and MV cabling systems associated with Balance of Plant (BoP) infrastructure.

  • Conduct insulation resistance testing (IR), continuity checks, polarity tests, and phase rotation verification on power and control cables.

  • Interpret single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and cable schedules to verify correct installation.

  • Ensure all cable terminations, joints, and connections meet industry standards and project specifications.

  • Document test results clearly and accurately in line with QA/QC protocols.

  • Coordinate with installation teams, supervisors, and commissioning engineers to troubleshoot faults or non-conformities.

  • Verify correct cable routing, glanding, and tagging across BoP systems (e.g., transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and auxiliary equipment).

  • Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and site safety procedures at all times.

  • Use appropriate testing tools (megger, multimeter, phase testers, etc.) and ensure they are calibrated and in good condition.

  • Support pre-commissioning and energization activities under the direction of the electrical commissioning manager.

  • Participate in punch-list activities and resolution of deficiencies.

  • Maintain compliance with HSE regulations, electrical standards (e.g., IEC, BS7671), and site-specific quality procedures.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Tester positions:
  • Irvine, Scotland
  • £24.00 per hour (CIS)
  • Immediate start date
  • 5 months

INDPOW

Qualified Electrician - Milton Keynes
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Milton Keynes Qualified Electrician

£30,000- 35,000 DOE plus Company Vehicle

 

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Electrician to join a rapidly expanding business offering all aspects of electrical testing. As the Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various industrial and commercial properties.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Electrician will be responsible for:
  • Electrical Installation Condition Reports at educational, commercial, and industrial sites
  • Remedial works, including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical installations.
  • In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT testing)
  • Fire alarm testing
  • Emergency light testing
  • Thermographic surveys
 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Electrician position will:
  • Have good sound electrical knowledge, for testing and installation works
  • City & Guilds 2360 or equivalent to latest BS7671 regulations 
  • City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
  • Full UK Driving Licence

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive
  • £30,000- £35,000 Basic Salary DOE
  • Optional Overtime
  • In house training provided
  • Company Van and Fuel Card
  • 20 days holiday a year + all public holidays

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.