Astute People

Site Manager - Solar Cornwall  £400 per day  2 month contract   

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Project HSE on a 8-month minimum contract for a large industrial project in Sheffield.             Key skills

• Work closely with the project manager, supervisors and contractors as well as client representatives to maintain a safe working environment, prevent incidents, promote positive behaviours, and ensure strict adherence to RAMS, permits, emergency arrangements, site rules and Inspection Test Plans (ITP’s).
• Provide HSEQ support to Supervisors during planning, execution and sequencing of construction activities in particular construction activities to meet ITP requirements.
• Lead and participate in site inspections, audits, behavioural safety observations and sensible monitoring programmes.
• Ensure controls are in place for high-risk activities including lifting operations, mobile plant and traffic management and working at heights.
• Participate in look-ahead planning meetings to identify upcoming HSEQ risks and requirements.
• Support the adoption of temporary works procedures and ensure relevant checks, inspections and controls are in place.
• Support the Project Manager and Supervisors in ensuring daily safe starts, toolbox talks and RAMS briefings are delivered effectively.
• Must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate
• Must have experience working within construction, civil engineering, energy or heavy infrastructure projects.
• Must also have a good understanding of Temporary Works.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of Project HSE role  

• Sheffield
• July 2026
• 8 months minimum
• £300.00 - £350.00 per day
• Outside IR35

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 4x Commissioning Operators/Control Room Operators to join the EPC Contractor Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire.

The Commissioning Operator/Control Room Operator roles come with a day rate from £475.00 to £500.00 (Outside IR35). Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Support commissioning activities across Balance of Plant (BoP) systems, including fuel gas systems, water treatment, cooling systems, compressed air, and auxiliary plant.
• Operate and monitor plant systems from the control room (DCS/SCADA) during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and first gas introduction.
• Assist with plant start-up, shutdown, and functional testing, ensuring systems are brought online in a safe and controlled manner.
• Execute commissioning procedures, test plans, and check sheets, ensuring all activities are completed in line with project and OEM requirements.
• Monitor plant parameters and respond to alarms, supporting fault finding and troubleshooting during dynamic commissioning phases.
• Coordinate closely with commissioning engineers, OEMs, and field operators to ensure safe and efficient system handover and integration.
• Support permit-to-work, LOTO, and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with site safety rules during all commissioning activities.
• Assist in punch list management, defect identification, and resolution, supporting progression toward first fire and full plant operation.
• Assist the Plant Operators with Unblocking Boilers once first fire is reached.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commissioning Operator / Control Room Operator positions:

• Chester, Cheshire
• £475.00 to £500.00 per day
• Immediate start date
• 5 months

INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading RC Framework contractor to recruit a Project Planner for its London site. The strategically important Project Planner role comes with a competitive salary, bonus scheme and private healthcare. If you’re a Project Planner and are looking to work for an organisation that offers a varied scope of projects from power to residential then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager you will:  

• Develop construction sequences and develop tender programmes using ASTA software
• Present tender programmes to internal directors prior to tender submission
• Collaborate with 3D BIM modeller to ensure tender programmes can be linked into BIM software and develop 3D timescales
• Assist with submission documents
• Provide preliminaries / resources to the estimating team
• Coordinate external graphics / model detailers for inclusions within submission document and post tender presentations
• Assist preconstruction lead in handovers to the operations.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant qualification (HNC/HND or degree or similar experience)

    Personal skills The Project Planner role would suit someone who is:  

• Previous site experience with a RC Frame contractor
• Project Manager or Site Engineer background
• Have the ability to prepare programmes and understand the planning process
• Have a track record of successful bid/tender delivery preferred

    Salary and benefits of the Planner role  

• Competitive salary
• Nonus Scheme
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution

Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Thurso

£34,000 + overtime and allowances

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines.

To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training, plus allowances and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided
• 8 days on, 6 days off rota

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910068 and ask to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more. INDREN

Regional Sales Manager           

Cambridge 

£50,000 – £60,000 basic + Bonus and Company Vehicle 

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with the UK’s no.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene and have been tasked with finding an outstanding Salesperson to undertake the role of Regional Sales Manager for the Cambridge area.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The general day to day management of a team of Business Development Managers across the Cambridge area.
• Overseeing team meetings on a monthly basis to focus on performance, pipelines and activity
• Staying in touch with team members on a regular basis and undertaking 1-2-1s in order to identify successes, progress, issues and areas for improvement
• Utilising the company’s CRM system
• Involvement in PQQ and tender opportunities

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Sales experience within the Water Treatment industry (or similar, transferrable industry)
• Experience of managing a team of salespeople
• Strong financial knowledge and understanding
• Strong understanding and knowledge of KPIs, budgets, forecasting etc.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of salespeople remotely

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
• Fantastic company bonus
• Company vehicle
• Development and progression opportunities
• Company benefits package
• Financial incentives  

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288217 and ask to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.

Junior Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

 

 

Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for a Junior Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As a Junior Field Service Technician you will be responsible for:

• Attending various customer sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out various installations, repair works, and after sales service support works to specialist plant and machinery.
• Undertaking inspections and assessments of machinery to ensure optimal performance and that all plant remains effective.
• Carrying out reports and documentation detailing completed works and advisories and ensuring that the customer has had necessary follow ups.
• Providing technical and engineering support to customers as well as health and safety guidance and compliance.
• Attending company meetings and training in the Netherlands when required

 

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

• Electrical experience with relevant qualifications is essential
• Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
• Experience of working with compactors and balers
• Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is essential
• Strong customer service and people skills
• Happy to stay away during the working week occasionally

 

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

• Up to £35,000 basic salary
• Company van, phone and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Solar Farm Electrical Technician

Dorset

 

Introduction…

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Farm Electrical Technician to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Solar Farm Electrical Technician will be responsible for:

• Performing Operation & Maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5 MW and above
• To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
• Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
• Expereince working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• High Voltage expereince
• Fully qualified Electrician
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

•  £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
•  Company van and fuel card
•  Private Healthcare
•  Pension scheme & Life assurance
•  Company Bonus scheme
•  25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391775 and ask for Sue Greeff.

Development and Planning Manager

Location - Merseyside Salary - £55,000 - £65,000 Start date - March 2022 The Role We are recruiting for a Development and Planning Manager to join to growing renewable energy technical developer and energy expert based in Merseyside. The role as Development and Planning Manager consists of managing a small team of developers while liaising with planning consultants to assess the program of works.

Role Responsibilities and skills:

 

• Obtaining planning permissions on multiple renewal energy sites including Battery Storage, Solar and Gas Peaking plants.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients throughout the UK
• Management of the team of Development Assistants and support them on front-end energy generation projects.
• Client Facing role, so experience with stakeholder management would be essential.

 

Skills/Qualifications

• Degree Qualified or equivalent experience
• 5+ years Management experience

 

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, then please contact Richard Hambry on [email protected] or on 02393 919668