Astute People

• Lead and support the design of solar PV and BESS systems across the full project lifecycle (concept through to operation)
• Carry out solar park yield simulations and optimisation studies
• Undertake electrical and power system design, including grid connection studies
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, calculations, and technical specifications
• Conduct feasibility studies, due diligence, and design optimisation work
• Attend and lead client meetings (office and site-based)
• Survey and inspect sites, construction works, and operational installations
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot engineering issues
• Write detailed engineering reports and technical documentation
• Perform design reviews, peer reviews, and risk analysis (including CDM/safety-in-design)
• Manage client relationships and contribute to project delivery
• Support or lead junior engineers where required
• Contribute to proposal writing and business development activities

• Degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a relevant STEM discipline
• Around  5 years’ experience in electrical system design to UK standards would be an advantage

• Highly analytical with strong problem solving capability
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment
• Detail oriented with high standards for technical accuracy
• A quick learner who can adapt to new engineering challenges

• £60,000 – £65,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Flexible / hybrid working options available
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday along with bank holidays

• Assist with preventive and corrective site maintenance
• Demonstrate fault finding and diagnostic skills to identify and resolve reactive maintenance issues
• Comply with HSE policies outlined by the company
• Build positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Be willing to response to breakdowns in a timely manner
• Communicate with management, including highlighting any risks found
• Complete accurate and timely administrative reports for jobs
• Any other duties as required

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification or equivalent
• City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
• 18th edition

• A UK Driving License
• High Voltage experience, although not essential.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulation Standards
• The willingness to participate in an on-call rota
• Strong Electrical fault-finding skills

• Salary of up to £38,000
• Competitive call out rate
• 25-day holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Companywide bonus scheme

• Site visits during project mobilisation to understand the most effective system solution and to ensure that proposed is deliverable and meets the technical and practical needs of the project.
• Information gathering on plant and site requirements to ensure the software strategy and head end schematics accurately match.
• Ownership of the project design from point of handover from the sales team to completion of commissioning

• Ideally a minimum of 4 years' experience in some form of BMS and controls.
• Strong BMS and Energy related knowledge specifically in Tridium and Trend with certification in training course attendance
• Have a strong understanding on Modbus and BACnet Integration requirements and engineering requirements
• An ability to create optimised strategies from scratch

• £45 - £54k basic
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare

• Deliver electrical engineering and nuclear safety support across a diverse range of nuclear projects.
• Develop and implement solutions to complex electrical power system and control & instrumentation (C&I) challenges.
• Undertake engineering assessments, design modification reviews, and safety justifications for nuclear facilities.
• Support hazard analysis, design basis assessments, probabilistic assessments, and safety functional requirement development.
• Conduct periodic reviews of safety for operational nuclear facilities.
• Support qualification and substantiation activities to demonstrate compliance with safety requirements.
• Act as an engineering lead on complex nuclear projects where required.
• Develop and support safety cases for both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
• Author, review, and verify technical and safety-related documentation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships whilst supporting project delivery and business growth.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and consultants.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed quality, programme, and budget requirements.

• Demonstrable 5+ years of civil nuclear or defence nuclear infrastructure experience working on electrical and C&I engineering problems. 
• A Degree, Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM subject. 
• A willingness to travel and spend time on client sites. 
• Experience working in highly regulated and/or high hazard industries. 
• Technical oversight; leadership; and independent review. 
• Experience in project management and commercial aspects. 
• Technical consultancy experience. 
• Ideally Chartered with a professional institution. 

• Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated experience leading technical teams. 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills. 
• Adaptability and ability to manage your own workload. 
• An appetite to continually learn, improve and stretch yourself. 
• Adaptable and comfortable working across a variety of nuclear projects.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading building services consultancy to recruit an Associate Director to support the management and growth of their office and engineering team.

This Associate Director role offers a salary of up to £110,000 along with a car allowance, private healthcare, and an excellent benefits package.

If you have strong building services experience, proven leadership capability, and a track record in business development, then submit your CV to apply today.

Within this role, you will:

• Act as the discipline lead for the office, providing technical and operational support to engineers locally and across multiple offices
• Assist in the day-to-day management of the office and engineering team, including client management, invoicing, resource management, team morale, and business development
• Manage multiple projects and lead frameworks/workstreams in a co-ordinated manner, ensuring delivery to deadlines and within fee cost requirements
• Act as the client’s main technical point of contact (and where required overall project lead), providing excellent client care throughout
• Maintain and develop client relationships, promoting the company to existing and potential clients and industry contacts
• Support business development activities, identifying opportunities for new and repeat work, including bringing or developing client accounts
• Play a key role in strengthening the electrical capability within the business following a recent senior retirement

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree/experience qualified in Engineering or a related discipline

• Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE or equivalent) – essential

• Strong background in building services engineering

• Proven experience in managing teams, projects, and client relationships

• Demonstrable experience in business development and/or ability to bring existing client accounts

• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability

The Associate Director role would suit someone who is:

• Ambitious and motivated to grow with the business

• A strong leader with excellent communication skills

• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to winning work

• Highly organised with strong time management abilities

• Client-focused with excellent relationship-building skills

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

• Up to £120,000 full package (dependent on experience)

• Car allowance

• Private healthcare

• 30 days annual leave (buy/sell up to 5 days)

• 4x salary life assurance

• Income protection

• Hybrid working

• 37.5-hour working week

• Full flexible benefits portal

• Operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators.
• To carry out a variety of manual, machine operated duties across the waste processing site.
• To ensure the maintenance and operation of all site equipment is carried out in a compliant manner.
• To report any defects using the approved system.
• Supporting in the pre-sorting and sorting of the waste recycling material, feeding material into the processing machinery as required.
• Ensuring that Risk Assessments and Safe operating procedure are adhered to at all times.
• To carry out any reception or front of site duties needed when required.
• To demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach in order to ensure vital tasks are achieved.

• Knowledge of relevant plant and industrial machinery including operation of the plant and first line maintenance experience.
• Experience operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators. A formal certification NPORS (or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Excellent health and safety understanding.
• Previous experience working in the waste industry or a similar heavy industrial sector.

• £13.72ph - 38.5 hour per week.
• Full training & in-house tickets for various mobile plant
• Enhanced pension scheme – up to 7%

Environmental Advisor

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to ensure environmental risks are effectively managed and that all works are delivered in line with legal requirements and environmental best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day environmental support to project and site teams

• Assist in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and site requirements

• Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), method statements, and risk assessments

• Identify environmental risks on site and assist in implementing mitigation measures

• Carry out site inspections, monitoring, and environmental audits

• Support environmental incident investigations and reporting

• Maintain accurate environmental records and contribute to performance reporting

• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders on environmental matters

• Promote environmental awareness and good practice across site activities

• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste management and resource efficiency

Key Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline

• Experience in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, or a regulated industry

• Working knowledge of UK environmental legislation

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with site teams

• Proactive approach to environmental management

Desirable

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment (nuclear experience advantageous)

• Awareness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

• Membership of (or working towards) a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA)