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Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 per day 9 - Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:

• Various solar sites in England
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    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 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.      

 

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Lead QA /QC Engineer on a 3-month contract basis on an outage in West Yorkshire starting in February 2026.   The Lead QA/QC Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £40-45. Key skills required for the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• Pre-Outage activities will be to Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations.

• Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs.
• Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components.
• Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components.
• Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria.
• Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Support FATs, punch list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment.
• On the outage you will be required to lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts.
• Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems.
• Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks.
• Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports, weld logs, and pressure test packs.
• Raise NCRs, manage quality issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Support final documentation turnover and completion dossiers for outage deliverables.
• Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
• Must have experience on vendor/manufacturing inspections and site outage inspection activities.

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

• West Yorkshire
• £40/45 per hour
• Feb 2026
• 3 Months

Site Supervisor - Solar & Storage

The Company

Leading the way in commercial solar power, Custom Solar is one of the UK's most established renewable energy companies specialising in solar PV. They operate Nationwide to design, install and maintain world-class quality solar systems for businesses, public sector institutions and new build commercial developments. With globally recognised quality standards and expert accreditations in environmental management, Custom Solar has been a trusted provider of solar power since 2010.

Having recently been acquired by MITIE are in a strong position to significantly grow over the next few years through continued success though existing workstreams but also via exposure to MITIE relationships. This approach will be supported through MITIE's NET Zero division.

Their focus on tying expert engineering with an honest, no-pressure approach to sales has contributed to their reputation for excellent customer service and satisfaction. Custom Solar has been recognised with numerous industry awards, including the Commercial Solar Installation of the Year on multiple occasions.

 

Custom Solar can offer a number of different financing solutions to their clients including capital purchase, PPAs and leasing options. They also offer a full O&M package with all new solar installations as well as the ability to roll this service out to third party installations. Since 2010, they have maintained some of the country's largest Solar PV portfolios and their wealth of experience in this area gives their clients confidence that their investment is in the best hands.

Custom Solar have a number of high-profile clients including the Association of British Ports. Custom Solar secured a framework partnership with ABP, the UK's leading port operator, with a unique network of 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales. Their ports include Immingham and Hull, where Custom Solar recently installed the UK's largest rooftop project, a 6.5MWp solar system across the main terminals buildings with works including major HV upgrade works.

Job Overview

To liaise with both internal and external teams to coordinate the delivery of Nationwide commercial solar projects.

This can include but are limited to the following teams; design, procurement, operations, Health & Safety, engineering and project delivery teams

Responsibilities

• Site supervision of Solar installations in the construction phase
• Working with all key parties to ensure safety and a timely completion of the individual project .
• Provide daily reports from site to the project manager allowing wider programme management.
• Stock ordering and stock control of the site, minimising waste, and ensuring suitable equipment readily available to maintain the works programme.
• Weekly snag inspections and report generation.
• Ensure compliance of the installation works against Custom Solars installation guidelines.
• Regular Health & Safety inspections and constant monitoring of safe working practices.
• Effective mobilisation and site set up of the project.
• Ensuring works adhere to RAMS, and if variations to recommended working methods are required, manage the adjustments in conjunction with the project manager and Health &  Safety Manager.
• Monitoring and reporting on progress including budgeting and cashflow projections.
• Effective practical completion of installations, including witnessing of installer testing of systems.
• Assisting the project manager with final project sign off.
• Ensure daily paperwork is maintained.
• Conduct daily safety briefs.

 

What we are looking for

Essential

• Experience of rooftop solar PV deployment in a commercial environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Supervision experience in a construction environment.
• Relevant experience within the renewable energy sector.
• Good working knowledge of various site documentation, particularly Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and project snag list management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Full driving licence
• Ability to work away from home when required

Desirable

• 18th edition electrical qualifications
• SSSTS

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join the leading and fastest growing solar business in the UK, with a strong, experienced team, fantastic reputation and track record

Are you the person who can help Custom Solar to decarbonise the UK through the deployment of solar energy?

www.customsolar.co.uk

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for 2 Mechanical Supervisors to oversee 2 25MW Solar farms in Torino and Ancona, Italy for a large-scale global EPC Contractor. The duration of the contracts is 5 months with a possible extension if work is not completed on time.

The Mechanical Supervisor positions come with a day rate from €400.00 to €500.00 per day. The role can either be via the EOR or AOR route. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Oversee and supervise the full mechanical scope of works across two 25MW solar PV projects located in Ancona and Torino, Italy.

• Act as the primary mechanical representative for the EPC contractor on site, ensuring works are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of works.

• Monitor installation quality of mechanical components, including mounting structures, racking systems, and associated plant equipment.

• Ensure all mechanical activities comply with project drawings, technical standards, and contractual requirements.

• Implement and maintain site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in line with company and client policies.

• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews, identifying and resolving any mechanical issues or risks.

• Coordinate closely with electrical, civil, and project management teams to ensure seamless integration of all disciplines.

• Maintain accurate site documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, inspection records, and progress reports.

• Support commissioning and handover phases by ensuring mechanical installations are completed, tested, and signed off to required standards.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Mechanical Supervisor positions:

 

• Torino & Ancona
• €400.00 to €500.00 per day
• Start date - February 2026
• 5 months initially 
• AOR or EOR

INDREN

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading civil engineering and construction organisation to recruit a Design Engineer for major infrastructure projects across the UK, based at their offices in Swindon. The Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of £45,000- £55,000, plus car allowance and benefits package. If you’re a Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that values integrity, innovation, and technical excellence, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Design Engineer role Reporting to the Design Manager you will:  

• Manage design consultant activities to ensure compliance with project programmes and client requirements.
• Act as the technical lead for permanent works design packages where required.
• Manage the Technical Queries process, ensuring actions are assigned, tracked, and closed out effectively.
• Coordinate design workshops, meetings, and interface activities whilst maintaining accurate records and action trackers.
• Support the delivery of design programmes, ensuring all design deliverables are produced on time and to the required quality standards.
• Review design submissions, drawings, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
• Manage and maintain design deliverable schedules and design progress reporting.
• Coordinate requests for information between internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend and facilitate design interface meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Support document control processes and ensure drawings are distributed effectively across project teams.
• Manage BIM requirements for permanent and temporary works alongside BIM/CAD resources.
• Support temporary works design processes and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and engineering teams throughout project delivery.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified or equivalent in an engineering related subject.
• Previous experience in a Design Engineer, Design Coordinator, or Design Management role within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering design processes.
• Experience managing design deliverables, technical queries, and consultant coordination.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Strong technical review capabilities with the ability to challenge and improve design solutions.
• Experience within heavy civil engineering, infrastructure, or tunnelling projects would be advantageous.

  Personal skills   The Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:   An excellent communicator capable of building relationships across multidisciplinary teams. Organised and detail-oriented with strong coordination skills. Proactive in identifying and resolving technical and design-related challenges Accountable and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. A collaborative team player who enjoys working with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders. Innovative and focused on continuous improvement.     Salary and benefits of the Design Engineer role  

• Competitive Salary of £45,000- £55,000 DOE
• Car Allowance
• Opportunity to work and progress on major infrastructure projects
• Strong benefits package

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Description of the expected service Title: Hazards Engineering Types of activities to be carried out as part of the service (non-exhaustive): ? Producing updates to Hazard Verification Studies, through the application of relevant technical methodologies, relating to Internal and External Hazards for buildings: o Produce simplified design calculation hypotheses and define the various possible scenarios for each internal or external threat situation: ? Identify the equipment under threat and also the way in which the equipment would be affected. ? Produce studies on the functional redundancies impacted. ? Manage technical topics relating to the protection requirements for the hazards within the building and system design, ? Support matrix organisation through the design and construction phase with technical requests and design changes by providing technical expertise on the implementation of the safety functional requirements within the design, ? Participate to Edvance wide discipline meetings relating to hazards Skill level required Engineer Level 3 Technical Field Nuclear safety, radiation protection and the environment Delivery location UK Bristol Skill Level Required Engineer Level 3 Additional information Travel: ? Yes ? No Teleworking: ? Yes ? No* *at least 3 days a week in the office Required technical skills (consistent with the criteria for technical admissibility of tenders) • Engineer qualified to degree level or equivalent preferably specializing in safety • Knowledge of safety requirement implementation and hazard studies (preferably from a highly regulated industry), • Knowledge of Nuclear Safety Assessment Principles and experience of their application, • Experience in the area of systems, layout engineering and pipework, • Knowledge and the ability to navigate PDMS and Navisworks software. • English speaker, French is advantageous Expected approach to be conscientious, enthusiastic about the subject with good interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Preferred starting date 02/09/2024 Estimated duration of the service 18 months including 12 agreed months and 6 optional months Required software skills   Microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) - 3D viewer (Naviswork)                                                                                                                                                                              

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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