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BMS Project Engineer The Shard, London £46k - £53k + Bonus, Healthcare, Medical insurance     Introduction Astute are proud to be partnering the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. Looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools and government offices. With over has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.                     Roles & Responsibilities As BMS Project Engineer,  you will be responsible for:  

• Provide an exceptional level of professionalism in delivering site solutions from the initial mobilisation stage through to final commissioning and demonstration.
• Have the opportunity to design and configure controller strategies / schematics for the core range of BMS solutions including Trend, Tridium and Distech.
• Use initiative to proactively adopt project tasks and coordinate delivery alongside the project managers, project coordinators, engineers, sub-contractors.
• Carryout surveys, proposals and quoting of new project works.

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

• Ideally you will have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and have the ability to confidently modify energy biased software and professional schematics.
• Have a strong knowledge of the Trend SET software tool
• Be able to integrate solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, BACnet.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT networks and IP Configuration

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

• £46k - £53k basic
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare

    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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN

Electrical Site Supervisor – New Build Energy from Waste site 3 Months Minimum Slough £400-£450 Per Day  Outside IR35     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC company within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Site Supervisor for its Slough site on a contract basis. If you’re an experienced Electrical Civils Engineer / Electrical Site Supervisor and are looking for a new opportunity, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As Electrical Site Supervisor you will:

• Carry out Electrical works on site, this will include working on High Voltage systems.
• Supervise subcontractors on site, ensure their work is completed to the required standard and in a safe and efficient manner.  
• Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Demonstrate leadership regarding HSEQ on site, actively encourages and leads others to comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements are reviewed and subsequent works are carried out in accordance to them.
• Keep the Site Manager informed of activities on site and progress change requests (technical, time and costs).
• Deliver ‘Lessons Learned’ to benefit future projects

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• An Electrical Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree
• SSSTS / SCS or similar valid Safety Contractors Certificate
• Experience supervising construction of a large industrial plant
• Knowledge of Pressure Parts, ATEX knowledge and experience on High Voltage (11kV / 33kV) equipment 
• Relevant HSEQ knowledge relevant to industrial construction sites

    Personal skills: The Electrical Site Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Confident using Microsoft suite
• Can work well alone or as part of a team
• Self-Motivated

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician for its site in Milton Keynes. The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £52,000 and a bonus.  If you are an apprentice trained EC&I Technician with strong Controls and Instrumentation knowledge and experience on heavy industrial sites and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Perform fault finding and rectification on electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks to the highest standards.
• Manage a delegated plant area, including planned outages and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Ensure all client specifications and requirements are consistently met and maintained.
• Assist in planned outages and shutdown activities, supporting the maintenance team’s objectives.
• Report maintenance issues promptly through line management to ensure timely resolution.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support the Lead EC&I Engineer with ordering and managing critical spares inventory.
• Participate actively in team briefings, toolbox talks, and continuous safety meetings.
• Adhere strictly to site safety rules and health, safety, quality, and environmental policies at all times.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Recognised Controls and Instrumentation Engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (C&I HNC desirable).
• Proven experience in fault finding and calibration of instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, flow) and control systems including DCS, SCADA, and PLCs.
• Skilled in working with control panels, wiring standards, motors, switchgear, variable speed drives, and circuit breakers.
• Ability to read and interpret EC&I drawings, documents, and work safely under permit-to-work systems and risk assessments.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing planned and reactive maintenance to tight deadlines.
• A C&I Bias is preferred for this role.

  Personal skills The Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and fixing issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the team and clients.

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role

• Starting salary of up to £52,000 dependant on experience
• Benefits package and training opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a leading EfW company

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Solar PV Design Engineer - Renewables Corby, Northamptonshire £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits Full Time – Permanent     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar PV Design Engineer for its Corby site. The exciting Solar PV Design Engineer role comes with a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits. If you’re a Solar PV Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Solar Business Manager/ Technical Manager you will:

• Be responsible for the design of high-quality electrical designs for solar PV systems, from feasibility to handover.
• Be responsible for submitting DNO applications, queries regarding the design, and provide compliant design solutions.
• Work in a team of technical designers, project managers and sales consultants to propose cost-effective and detailed technical designs which meet client specification.
• Lead design meetings to establish brief, budgets and project requirements and collaborating with the electrical site supervisor and project manager.
• Provide support to any queries regarding solar PV’s that arise internally.
• Guide junior engineers.
• Keep up to date with relevant technologies to advise the company on technology choices.
• Support design of mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring a safe and useful workplace.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical qualification.
• 3+ years’ experience working on Solar PV projects on commercial or industrial levels.
• Proven experience using CAD software to produce technical designs.
• Experience working with solar PV batteries and parts lists beneficial. 
• Relevant experience in DNO applications. 

    Personal skills: The Solar PV Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A self-starter.
• Eager to improve knowledge and skills and keep up with latest technologies.
• Able to work effectively in a team.

    Salary and benefits of the Solar PV Design Engineer role:

• £35,000 - £45,000
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension contribution
• Onsite gym in Horley
• Life assurance insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Long service awards
• Employee events
• Market leader in renewable energy: one of the UK's most experienced consultants, designers, suppliers, installers, and maintainers of renewable energy systems. 

    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 02393 910118 to speak to Kelsey Nineham who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Solar Field Service Engineer – Renewable Energy Bournemouth/Dorset Up to £39,000     About the role: Astute’s renewables team is partnered with one of the UK leading Solar O&M suppliers to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer. The solar field service engineer will be providing site maintenance across O&M solar farm. This role comes with a salary of up to £39,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company vehicle. If you’re a field service engineer and are looking to work for an organisation committed to a great work culture and career development, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: The solar field service engineer role will have to:  

• 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

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

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

    Personal skills: The solar field service role would suit someone who has:

• 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 and benefits of the field service role:

• Salary of up to £39,000
• Competitive call out rate
• 25-day holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Companywide bonus scheme

    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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung  who can tell you more.   INDREN

About FLI Structures

FLI Structures is a leading UK provider of engineered steel structures, screw pile foundations, and infrastructure solutions across the telecoms, rail, highways, energy, radar, and water sectors. Our end-to-end capabilities—from in-house design and fabrication to installation—set us apart in delivering sustainable, safe, and cost-efficient infrastructure.

We work on projects that underpin critical national infrastructure, with a deep focus on safety (ISO 45001), quality (CE marking to EN 1090-2), and sustainability. Our clients include major contractors, telecom operators, utilities, and government frameworks.

Learn more: www.fli.co.uk

Role Overview

We are seeking an ambitious and technically credible Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across our core and emerging markets. You’ll work closely with the estimating, engineering, and project delivery teams to grow key accounts and develop partnerships that drive revenue and long-term growth.

This is a client-facing, solution-led role for someone who understands infrastructure, appreciates technical detail, and can navigate both public and private sector procurement environments.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Generation

  • Identify and target new clients across telecoms, energy, rail, highways, and water sectors. • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline using market intelligence and lead generation strategies.

• Client Relationship Management

  • Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers (engineers, procurement teams, framework leads). • Represent FLI Structures at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows.

• Bid and Proposal Support

  • Work with the estimating and commercial teams to develop competitive, high-quality proposals. • Lead client presentations and negotiations with a focus on value engineering and technical differentiation.

• Market Intelligence

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, regulatory shifts, and customer needs to shape business strategy. • Identify opportunities in renewables, flood defences, and emerging infrastructure projects (e.g. 5G, Net Zero).

• Account Growth

  • Maintain and expand business with existing clients through strategic account management. • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience

  • 5+ years of business development or technical sales experience in construction, civils, or infrastructure (ideally in steelwork, piling, or telecoms/energy sectors). • Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles and public procurement/tendering processes.

• Education

  • Degree or HND in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business (or equivalent work experience).

• Skills & Attributes

  • Proven ability to build rapport with technical and commercial stakeholders. • Technically curious, commercially sharp, and self-driven. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. • Proficient with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and presentation tools.

• Bonus Points for Experience In:

  • Telecoms infrastructure, DNO/grid connections, rail electrification, or flood defence structures. • Framework agreements and long-term public/private sector contracts. • Knowledge of EN 1090, ISO 9001, or sustainability reporting standards.

What’s in It for You?

• Attractive Compensation: Base salary + performance-related bonus + car allowance + pension.

• Influence and Autonomy: Play a key role in shaping growth strategy and client relationships.

• Career Progression: Opportunities to move into senior commercial or sector-leadership roles.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Help deliver the steel and foundation infrastructure that powers the UK’s digital and energy future.

• Supportive Culture: Join a high-performing, values-led company with a strong emphasis on HSEQ, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading infrastructure-led energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of energy assets across the UK. The business specialises in power generation, district heating and cooling, and industrial energy services. As part of a planned £1 billion investment programme in the UK, the business is looking to appoint an Operations Compliance Manager (Portfolio HSEQ Manager) to develop and embed fleet-wide compliance systems, governance frameworks and operational standards that will support the next phase of growth. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll lead the implementation of a compliance strategy that aligns management systems across the portfolio, delivers ISO certification across Quality, Health & Safety and Asset Management, and drives a culture of continuous improvement. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Operations Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the company's compliance, governance and assurance framework across multiple operational sites.
• Implement, maintain and develop ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 55001 management systems, ensuring best practice is embedded throughout the business.
• Ensure the portfolio remains compliant with environmental permits, statutory legislation and industry regulations while maintaining audit readiness.
• Conduct compliance audits and assessments, identifying risks, driving corrective actions and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and enhance policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work that support safe and efficient operations.
• Lead environmental compliance activities, including regulator engagement, emissions reporting and permit management.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventative actions to improve business performance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering and Asset Management teams to promote a positive compliance culture and provide expert guidance across maintenance, outage and capital projects.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification).
• Environmental qualification such as IEMA Practitioner or above.
• CQI & IRCA Lead Auditor qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of the CDM Regulations.

Personal skills The Operations Compliance Manager role would suit someone with:

• Significant experience within a compliance, HSEQ or governance leadership role in a heavy engineering or process industry.
• Background in sectors such as power generation, district heating, industrial utilities, oil & gas, petrochemical, COMAH or other highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrable experience developing compliance frameworks and governance systems across multiple operational sites.
• Proven track record implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ideally ISO 55001 management systems.
• Experience leading compliance audits, driving continuous improvement and influencing operational teams.
• Multi-site or portfolio-level responsibility across geographically dispersed assets.

Salary and benefits of the Operations Compliance Manager role

• Competitive basic salary
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Hybrid working (three days per week in the office, plus travel to operational sites)

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Asset Manager – Solar PV Remote working from home £35k basic + benefits     Introduction Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for Asset Managers to join their growing team. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to deal more client-side that with the Engineers, to ensure that the assets are being correctly managed and maintained, making sure that the client’s contractual obligations are met.                   Roles & Responsibilities As Asset Manager,  you will be responsible for:

• Asset management across a portfolio or ground mount solar PV assets
• Ensuring all O&M works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations
• Being the primary client contact for clients and managing customer queries
• Contract management and ensuring all contracts in accordance with each site are up to date and conditions are met
• Assisting with the management of internal resource to plan and execute O&M works
• Attending site visits when required
• Raising work orders, managing H&S practices and ensuring best practice
• Other duties as required

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

• Solar experience, whether educational or demonstrable work experience in solar
• Asset management experience is ideal, but maybe you’re an Engineer with some relevant experience wanting to move into more of an office-based role, Project Engineers/Managers or experience in a Performance & Monitoring Engineer will also be of interest
• SCADA experience/knowledge is an advantage
• UK driving licence is essential
• A relevant educational qualification, ie degree / HNC / HND in engineering or renewable energy
• A driven, problem-solving and passionate attitude

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

• £35,000 salary DOE 
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• Home based role
• Mental Health First Aid access
• Other, comprehensive benefits

    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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN