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Astute’s Nuclear team partnering with a leading business who have a healthy sustainable pipeline, on Hinkley Point C to recruit a Data Engineer on an ongoing contract for their established team that are based in Bristol.   The Data Engineer role comes with an Outside IR35 day rate up to £400.     Key skills    

• A high level of mathematics
• Able to Analyse, Model and Interpret Data
• Able to work as part of a team, and communicate internally and externally
• Strong knowledge of PowerBI, Azure, Azure DevOps and MS Code
• An Engineering or Science Degree

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Data Engineer role    

• Based in Bristol, 3 days a week in the office
• Outside IR35 up to £400 a day
• On going, long term contract

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Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Outage QA/QC Engineer on a 3 week outage in Cheshire starting in March 2026. The position will be on days only, working 12 hours, 7 days a week once in outage.    The Outage QA/QC Engineer roles come with an hourly rate of £40.00. Key skills required for Outage QA/QC Engineer role  

• Provide QA/QC oversight during vessel boxing-up activities, ensuring correct gasket installation, bolting procedures, torquing, and final closure compliance.
• Monitor and inspect valve welding activities, confirming adherence to approved WPS/PQR, material traceability, welder qualifications, and NDT requirements.
• Oversee welding works, ensuring compliance with welding procedures, pre/post-weld heat treatment requirements, and inspection hold points.
• Oversee valve overhaul activities, verifying inspection records, component replacement, pressure testing, and correct reassembly/ installation.
• Ensure all quality documentation, ITPs, weld records, NDT reports, and test certificates are completed and compiled accurately.
• Liaise with site management, contractors, and client representatives on quality matters.
• Raise and manage NCRs where required and ensure close-out of quality issues.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and outage schedule requirements.
• Must have p roven experience in QA/QC within power generation, heavy industry, or similar environments.
• Must have s trong knowledge of welding standards, pressure systems, and mechanical inspection practices.
• Ideally hold CSWIP or equivalent welding inspection certificate.
• CCNSG/CSCS Card 

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Outage QA/QC Engineer role  

• Cheshire
• £40.00 per hour
• March 2026 
• Days 
• 7 days / 12 hrs

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

The Plater position comes with a flat hourly rate from £28.00 to £30.00 CIS Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out the fabrication, modification and installation of steelwork, brackets, supports, access platforms and mechanical components in accordance with engineering drawings and site requirements.

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

• Interpret engineering drawings, fabrication details and technical specifications to support installation, repair and maintenance activities.

• Assist with the fitting, alignment and installation of mechanical equipment, pipework supports, steel structures and associated plant systems.

• Undertake repair, maintenance and refurbishment activities on power generation assets, including Coal, Gas Turbine (GT), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) and other industrial plant environments.

• Work closely with welders, mechanical fitters, supervisors and construction teams to ensure the successful delivery of outage, maintenance and new-build construction projects.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Plater position:

• Lincolnshire.
• £28.00 to £30.00 per hour CIS
• Immediate start date
• 4 months

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