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Electrical Engineer

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/9/23
  • END DATE: 9/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Electrical Engineer Bristol 2 year contract £400.00 - £450 per day About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team are working with a leading client in the industry to recruit both an Electrical Engineer to work from their offices in Bristol. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in the design and implementation of a number of communication services being installed on Hinkley Point C. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:
  • Engineering the communications systems for HPC
  • Responsible for the end to end design
  • Oversee the installation on site working with the various subcontractors
  • Keeping the project within H&S regulations and that it is running in line with clients’ needs
  • To manage the project Budget alongside the Commercial team and ensure the project runs to budget
  • Stakeholder management - including Senior Management and the Client
Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong stakeholder and subcontractor management skills
  • Nuclear background
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role:
  • Long term contract
  • Competitive rate
  • Flexible working arrangements
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 02392 288206 to speak to Daniel Don who can tell you more.  

Install Electrician

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/1/24
  • END DATE: 7/5/24
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading company in the industry to recruit for an Electrician on a contract at Hinkley Point C The Electrician role comes with a day rate of £250- £350 per day.                   Key skills You will be working on Modular Buildings on site at Hinkley Point C and will need to be experienced in the below:
  • Fitting out of a modular building
  • Metalwork
  • Trunking work
  • Electrical distribution systems
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrician role  
  • £250- £350 per day (D.O.E)
  • You must be currently badged to work at HPC
  • Monday- Friday, 08:00- 16:30

Electrical Project Manager

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/1/24
  • END DATE: 2/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Project Manager on an 8 month contract for its West Bromwich site.    The Electrical Project Manager role comes with a day rate of £500.      Key skills    
  • Installation of HV supply packages
  • Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
  • Have had experience working with 11kv power supply's
  • Document day-to-day activity for the Electrical Install.
  • Ideally have project experience such as Energy from Waste is a desirable.
  • Ability to organise and manage time effectively.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work well with other teams within the company
  • Ability to show good leadership
  • A good understanding of the hazards which may arise during the work and the precautions which need to be taken
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Project Manager role    
  • West Bromwich
  • £500.00 Per Day
  • 8 Months
 

Civil/ Structural Engineer

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/11/24
  • PAY RATE: $50.0 /HR
Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading company in the industry to recruit for a Civil Structural Engineer on a long term contract, based out of their Bristol office. The Civil Structural Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £45- £50 per hour                   Key skills  
  • Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other
  • relevant codes (Eurocodes) and project methodology;
  • Checking and coordinating the detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in
  • preparation of 3D BIM rebar model and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steels
  • structure;
  • Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA process;
  • In charge of the assessment and the response to Field Changes Requests, Field Information
  • Requests or Site Non Conformance coming from the civil works contractors;
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Structural Engineer role  
  • Bristol based
  • £45- £50 per hour
  • Hybrid working
  • Hinkley Point C project

Crane Supervisor

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/13/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Mechanical Construction Crane Supervisor on an construction project in Leeds on a short-term contract, starting immediately.             Key skills
  • Oversee overhead crane operations including lift planning, exclusion zones, lifting activities and compliance with lifting regulations
  • Ensure all works are carried out in line with RAMS, permits to work, method statements and health & safety procedures
  • Ensure all plant, lifting equipment and tools are inspected and fit for purpose before use
  • Support commissioning, testing and snagging activities during project completion phases
  • Ensure workforce compliance with PPE requirements, environmental controls and company procedures
  • Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example on site
  • Must have previous experience as a Construction Site Supervisor (mechanically bias) within heavy industrial environments.
  • Experience supervising overhead crane maintenance or lifting operations on construction plants
  • Must hold relevant tickets including SSSTS, CSCS, CPCS A62, NPORS
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Construction Crane Supervisor role  
  • Leeds
  • Immediate Start
  • 2-3 months minimum
  • £550.00 per day (flexible for the right candidate)

Electrical Supervisor

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 11/8/22
  • PAY RATE: $35.0 /HR

Role

Electrical Supervisor wanted for an oil and gas power station.

Location

Northern Ireland

Astute Technical Recruitment are looking for for an Electrical /supervisor to work on an oil and gas power station in Northern Ireland for a 5/6 month contract.

Roles & Responsibilities 

  • Plan and schedule projects
  • Estimate the time and materials needed to complete projects
  • Maintain records and documentation relating to the ongoing completion of projects
  • Supervise electricians as they work, providing guidance and instruction as needed
  • Ensure that work complies with all safety requirements
  • Perform electrician tasks as needed

Skills & Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is strongly preferred
  • Previous experience as an electrical supervisor is highly beneficial
  • In-depth knowledge of the electrical industry
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Basic technical literacy
  • Experience with Siemens Gas Turbines preferred

Salary & Package 

Rates of pay In line with NAECI + Living Allowance

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393919495 and ask to speak to Samantha who can tell you more. 

 


Senior Site Manager

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/25
  • END DATE: 8/29/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil Engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Site Manager on a 6-month minimum contract for its Cheshire site. The Senior Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  
  • Reporting to management with progress updates 
  • Attending coordination meetings 
  • Coordination with the client’s management team
  • Quality Assurance documentation via Fieldview
  • Daily briefings via Fieldview
  • Health and safety 
  • Operational management 
  • Must hold Civils / RC background
  • Must hold SMSTS
  • Must have Fieldview experience
  • EfW experience is beneficial
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Site Manager role  
  • Cheshire
  • £400.00 Per Day
  • 6 Months minimum

Quantity Surveyor

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/17/25
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil subcontractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a 12-month contract for its Cheshire site. The Quantity Surveyor role comes with a day rate of £450.             Key skills  
  • Mentor the commercial team where required promoting CPD, etc.
  • Oversee all assigned commercial accounts in line with the R&Rs outlined below.
  • Actively chase up applications, payment certs and associated payments.
  • Negotiate, agree, and close out final accounts.
  • Ensure compliance on assigned commercial accounts are in line with contractual obligations surrounding payment terms/commercial calendar and construction law.
  • In the unlikely event of a dispute, oversee, negotiate, attend and see through dispute resolution meetings through necessary means such as arbitration or similar.
  • Establish, update and maintain a schedule of rates for tendering purposes
  • Establish, update and maintain a schedule of current day works rates.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quantity Surveyor role  
  • Cheshire
  • £450.00 Per Day
  • 12 months

Performance Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Performance Manager Location – Swindon,Wiltshire £40,000-£45,000     Introduction… Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services, they are looking for a Site Manager to be responsible for providing Site Management services to concurrent turn-key EPC Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK     Roles & Responsibilities You will be responsible for:
  • Monitoring performance of operating projects, identifying areas for improvements with deep analysis of the performance of the site, identifying issues and suggesting improvements.
  • Reports writing and reviewing for the assets.
  • Working closely with Portfolio Managers and Business Development Manager on any issues and the Development Manager and Head of O&M on annual maintenance budgets.
  • Hr related involvement and support - recruiting, training, supervising and appraisals for the monitoring team and raising any H&S concerns with manager.
  • Liasing with clients after events.
  • Supporting field service team with site specific reporting templates via iAuditor and/or other platforms.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • M onitoring of solar farms  remotely , from a system perspective to individual components: strings, pyros, SCBs, inverters, transformers temperature, trackers, coolant checks.
  • Identifying issues, coordinating faults and investigations with the service technician team. 
  • Resetting inverters remotely when needed. Activation/deactivation of GFDI protocols
  • Report generation  and ch asing engineers ensuring all reports are received especially  corrective reports.
  • Event notifications, updating the clients.
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Basic Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
  • 10% Bonus Scheme 
  • Company vehicle/Car allowance
  • Pension ER’s contributions up to 6% - following a successful 3 month probation period
  • Full Health cover
  • 4 x Life cover- following a successful 3 month probation period
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Mobile
  • PC
  • PPE
    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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.     INDREN  

Electrical Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support all project phases with a particular focus in detailed engineering across multiple sub-stations in Mendota Heights.

The Senior Electrical Engineer position come with a salary from $130,000 to $150,000 plus benefits. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
  • Act as the Lead Electrical Engineer across projects, supporting all project phases with a particular focus on detailed engineering and project execution.
  • Develop electrical power system engineering deliverables, including single-line, three-line, schematic and connection drawings, cabling systems, grounding systems and associated documentation.
  • Carry out the sizing, selection and specification of electrical equipment, producing technical specifications and equipment data sheets.
  • Design electrical systems covering lighting, lightning protection, grounding and cable tray systems, including conduit, cable, wire and motor sizing.
  • Specify major electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and power-conditioning equipment.
  • Perform and review power system studies, including short-circuit, load-flow, protective coordination and arc-flash studies using SKM, ETAP, EasyPower or equivalent software.
  • Review electrical shop drawings, vendor documentation and technical data, ensuring designs meet project and engineering requirements.
  • Coordinate closely with suppliers, clients, designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.
  • Prepare complete construction drawing and specification packages for project execution.
  • Conduct and review hazardous-area classification assessments, ensuring designs comply with applicable API, NFPA and other relevant standards.
  • Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant NFPA, NEMA, IEEE and IEC codes and standards.
  • Lead the quality management of electrical engineering work processes, calculations, designs and deliverables.
  • Provide technical leadership, resolve engineering issues and ensure effective communication between electrical and other engineering disciplines.
  • Work directly with clients from proposal development and front-end planning through detailed engineering and project execution.
  • Bring a minimum of 10 years’ electrical engineering experience within petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral processing environments.
  • Hold a Professional Engineer (PE) licence, with the ability to register through NCEES and obtain registration in additional US states as required.
  • Previous engineering consultancy experience is strongly preferred, with TWIC eligibility/current TWIC considered advantageous.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior Electrical Engineer position:
  • Salary - $130,000 to $150,000 plus company benefits
  • Mendota Heights
  • Start date - October / November 2026

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