Astute People

Business Development Manager – Solar

Remote/ Newport

£35,000 to £45,000 + bonus

 

Introduction

Astute looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our client who specialise in manufacturing high tech Building Integrated Photovoltaic roofing solutions, they are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to work with the National Sales Manager and Chief Executive Officer to find and develop new business.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for:

•  Selling PV roofing products
•  Prospecting for projects and specifiers
•  Identify nationwide projects through means provided
•  Market research to identify projects  
•  Manage new and existing accounts
•  Make technical proposals for projects

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Commercial Solar Project Manager position will:

•  Sales experience within solar, roofing or building products and systems
•  Technical solar knowledge is desirable but not essential
•  Commercial experience of developing international markets and business
•  Knowledge of roofing design and constriction
•  IT Literate
•  Full UK Driving License

 

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• Salary £35-45k
• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Bonus payable on business achievement
• Home working with occasional trips to the office in Newport
• Applicant will require a driving licence and own vehicle, any mileage/expenses is covered
• Company pension
• Career progression

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Maddy Smith.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector who are looking to recruit a Commissioning BOP (Balance of Plant) Supervisor on a 12-month contract basis.        Key skills required for the Commissioning BOP Supervisor   

• Mechanical engineer with at least 5 years of experience in the commissioning of thermal power plants, EFW or similar. Having been responsible for the commissioning of the BOP in this type of plant.
• Leadership, teamwork skills and the ability to solve problems independently are characteristics that the candidate must possess.
• Must have Knowledge of logic diagrams and TFAs management skills will be valued
• Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the candidate will be responsible for commissioning the BOP in collaboration with other disciplines, such as electrical, I&C, operations, etc and with the TFAs of the boiler supplier.
• Coordinating with the site LOTO responsible Senior Authorised Person for planning and implementation of all permits related activities  

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commissioning BOP (Balance of Plant) Supervisor   

• West Midlands
• Outside IR35
• Sept/October 2025
• 12 Months minimum

Astute's Power team are partnering with one of the largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure in Europe.  They are looking to recruit a Senior Development Engineer who will be based from home and will be challenged with growth of the team. The Senior Development Engineer plays a vital part in providing customers engineering solutions including problem resolution and energy profile reduction. If you have a background working in engineering, District Heating or a similar environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about energy, then upload your CV to today.                     Responsibilities and duties Working as the Senior Development Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the UK development team which will consist of 3-5 direct reports across UK.
• Taking the technical lead on complex projects
• Building relationships with customers to understand requirements.
• Project development budgets
• Providing analysis of key project and developments
• Allocating team workload, ensuring objectives are maintained
• Managing design process, creating decarbonisation proposals

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree educated or HND in a Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Materials or Chemical Engineering
• IOSH or NEBOSH certificate
• Experience/Knowledge of industry standards (CIBSE Regs, building services, British Standards, ISO etc)

    Personal skills The Senior Development Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Development Engineer role

• Competitive salary of up to £79,595
• Bonus
• 26 days holiday
• Generous pension scheme

INDPOW

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Technical Support Engineer, to play a crucial role in providing technical support to the engineering and commercial teams. The Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for delivering high-quality support related to products, applications, and markets. If you’re a Technical Support Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Working as the Technical Support Engineer, you will:

• Provide technical assistance of technology and support products, managing requests from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for service delivery activities, including work instructions and service delivery plans.
• Produce and distribute technical bulletins, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are informed, and records are maintained.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of new service methods, digital tools, and innovative learning approaches using cutting-edge technology.
• Support and coordinate the preparation of all necessary documentation and materials required for service delivery, including service acceptance criteria, delivery plans, drawings, and manuals.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in water technologies, particularly in areas such as:

• Water Chemistry
• Ion Exchange
• Reverse Osmosis
• Electro-Deionisation

Personal skills The Technical Support Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills with experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in documentation.

Salary and benefits of the Technical Support Engineer role

• Basic Salary up to £50,000
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme.

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 12 month minimum contract.             Key skills

• Oversee commercial aspects of remaining project packages including structural steelwork, cladding, and administration building fit-out works
• Provide commercial support across minor civil works and associated infrastructure elements
• Administer and manage preliminaries packages, including scaffolding, design services, and other site-wide costs
• Assist in the close-out of the main civil works account, ensuring all final accounts are accurately prepared, agreed, and settled
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Monitor and control project costs, identifying risks, variations, and opportunities to maintain budget compliance
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including tendering, analysis, and appointment
• Review and assess variations, change orders, and compensation events
• Ensure timely and accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Liaise closely with site teams, project managers, and commercial leads to ensure alignment on project delivery
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation in line with company procedures
• Support the commercial team with contract administration and compliance
• Attend site regularly (primarily full-time on-site role initially) to monitor progress and provide hands-on commercial support
• Must be experienced within civil packages including concrete, earthworks, groundworks and pilling including building services such as structural steel, cladding and building fit out.
• Degree qualified (advantageous)
• Must have experience in if not Energy from Waste, similar heavy industrial setting.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Quantity Surveyor role  

• Essex
• Immediate Start
• 12 Months min
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the water treatment sector who are looking to recruit a Commercial Associate / Assistant on a 18-month minimum contract for its London site.      The Commercial Associate / Assistant role comes with a competitive day rate.      Key skills required for the Commercial Associate / Assistant   

• Have regard for the contract procedures requiring formal notices, time limits and other parameters.
• Ensure that the Project Team is fully aware of the prevalent constraints, conditions and contractual environment.
• Ensure that proper mechanisms for risk transfer to subcontractors and insurance providers are identified and enforced.
• Always protect the contractual position, enforcing the notification regime of the Contract. This is an NEC IChem E hybrid contract in the water industry including Compensation event management.
• Prepare submissions for Contractual Claims / Compensation events and other contractually allowable relevant events.
• Fully monitor and report exposure to Liquidated Damages.
• Must hold experience in large construction projects, managing complex contract in the UK with NEC IchemE experience.
• Ideal qualifications as either BSc Civil, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveyor

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Commercial Associate      

• London 

• 18 months minimum  

Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear        

Tadley - Berkshire 12 month contract £45-55.00 per hour (Limited Company) outside IR35

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to undertake all pre and post contract quantity surveying services for multiple nuclear projects in Berkshire.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Liaise with the client regarding any commercial discussions.
• Provide commercial advice to the Project Managers.
• Advising on a procurement strategy.
• Preparation and negotiation of all sub-contract contract documentation.
• Analyse sub-contract tender cost and contract submissions.
• Managing an early warning process with the client and the sub-contractors.
• Managing sub-contract monthly payment.
• Working under NEC4 ECC, TSC and PSC contracts using options A, C &E.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience managing the commercial aspects of nuclear projects from pre to post contract.
• SC clearance needed.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £45 per hour

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected]   or ring 02392 288 289 and ask to speak to Adam Nash who can tell you more.

Astute's Renewables Team are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join the End Client on a large-scale Biogas plant based in Avonmouth. The role will commence from Mid-June for an 18 months. The role is outside of IR35.

The Project Manager position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £600.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Lead and coordinate all day-to-day construction activities across the Avonmouth biogas facility, ensuring delivery against programme milestones, budget and quality standards.
• Manage principal contractors, subcontractors and key supply chain partners to maintain safe, efficient and compliant site operations throughout the construction phase.
• Monitor contractor progress against the master programme, identifying delays, risks and mitigation strategies to ensure project timelines are maintained.
• Act as the primary on-site interface between the EPC contractor, client stakeholders, consultants and internal project teams.
• Oversee site reporting, progress tracking and project documentation, ensuring accurate and timely communication across all stakeholders.
• Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance on site, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, company procedures and industry best practice.
• Coordinate construction activities alongside commissioning and operational readiness requirements to support a smooth transition into plant operations.
• Review and manage RFIs, technical queries, change requests and construction issues in collaboration with engineering and design teams.
• Support commercial management activities including contractor performance reviews, scope management, variation tracking and cost control.
• Provide leadership and direction to site teams, fostering a proactive and solutions-focused culture while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across the wider project.
• Maintain overall responsibility for keeping the project on track against the agreed construction schedule, proactively managing progress, identifying delays and implementing recovery plans where required.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Project Manager position:

• Avonmouth
• £500.00 to £600.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 18 months

INDREN

Water Treatment Technician

Bristol

Up to £25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for Water Treatment Technician's to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Water Treatment Technician, this will see you travelling across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Water Treatment Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out inspections on tanks and cooling towers across various sites
• Reporting on the condition of the tanks and cooling towers
• Carrying out small maintenance works and repairs
• Basic sampling, temperature monitoring and recording
• Monitoring of the pre-post chlorination of the cooling towers
• Carrying out TMV servicing
• Ensuring that all documentation is completed and compliant.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A strong background of working within the water treatment industry
• Experience of working with cooling towers
• Knowledge of taking water treatment samples and carrying out inspections
• Previous plumbing experience would be ideal
• A DBS check is required for this position
• A relevant qualification is desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to a £25,000 basic salary + overtime
• Company van, phone, and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply