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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a Plant Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential Plant Layout Engineer role comes with a salary up to £65,000, hybrid working and private health care. If you’re a Layout Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that works across critical UK and international nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the Plant Layout Engineer you will:  

• Assessment of the layout engineering data for the building including process and instrumentation, equipment, cable and electrical information. Ensuring analysis and verification of the technical scope.
• Implement layout engineering to improve and/or modify the design where needed to input various electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Work with the wider team to assess the routing of piping, cable trays and HVAC ducts within the 3D Model.
• Produce technical documents such as status reports, introduction notes, design procedures and change analyses
• Coordinate with other relevant teams for the layout activities, sharing layout drawings and plans
• Where possible look to anticipate and adapt to changing needs of the project, keeping all parties updated and on track with progress and modifications.
• Any other duties as required
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    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Engineering Degree relevant to role
• Experience in at least one of the following areas of engineering: Piping, Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Safety.
• Nuclear experience is highly desirable in particular projects involving PWR.
• Previous experience working with 3D design software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, PDMS and/or E3D)

    Personal skills The Plant Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Knowledge of layout requirements for heavy industrial projects
• Confident in challenging ideas and designs for effective solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of stakeholders
• Able to thrive in a technically challenging role in a dynamic environment

    Salary and benefits of the Plant Layout Engineer role  

• A salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and seniority.
• Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office
• An opportunity to travel internationally to European offices
• Private Health care

 

Business Development Manager

Waste Management

Greater London

£35,000 per annum + Car or Car allowance and Commission

 

Introduction…

 

Our client is a leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling, and technologically driven energy generation services across the UK. Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager to identify and drive new business activities within the commercial and industrial sectors.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing potential market opportunities and generating leads within the commercial and industrial sectors over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits
• Understanding of the commercial landscape for developing strong business pipelines, proactively selling profitable new business to achieve and exceed quarterly / annual new business targets.
• To manage proactively and reactively, the selling of profitable new business within the sales territory and identify new prospect lists for business opportunities
• Report call, lead, quote, and contract activity on to the Company Operating System
• Produce and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly personal performance to the Regional Sales Manager

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Excellent sales experience, developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
• Strong desire to exceed and generate business
• Ability to negotiate and strong selling skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• An understanding of the waste industry would be desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Basic salary of £35,000 per annum
• Uncapped commission
• Company car or car allowance
• Fantastic company benefits.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

INDREC

Astute’s Power Team are working with one of the country’s leading Waste Management companies and supporting the recruitment of their newest Energy from Waste facility. The Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant is currently under construction, and when complete will be exporting ~70MW of electricity to the grid, processing circa 600,000 tonnes of waste per year. We are currently recruiting a Stores Controller to join the Maintenance Department where you will be responsible for management of the stores function within the power station. This will include supporting the procurement team with purchasing of materials, services and equipment whilst ensuring the stores have parts availability. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties: As the Stores Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Managed and maintained inventory levels for stores stock and consumables, ensuring the continuous availability of critical materials.
• Conducted routine stock checks and produced accurate inventory and performance reports.
• Raised and managed purchase orders, processed invoices, and maintained effective supplier relationships.
• Coordinated the timely and accurate receipt, documentation, and return of deliveries.
• Monitored PPE inventory levels and maintained an organised, compliant stores environment.
• Supported outage planning by ensuring required materials and equipment were available when needed.
• Operated material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet trucks, in line with safety procedures.
• Maintained accurate inventory records and analysed stock trends to support effective stock control.
• Assisted in the development, implementation, and ongoing use of CMMS to improve maintenance and inventory management.
• Collaborated with internal departments and external suppliers to support operational efficiency and business performance.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally apprentice trained in a technical / engineering background
• IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous

Personal skills The Stores Controller role would suit someone with:

• Similar working experience in a similar engineering or heavy process environment. This can include Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, Petrochemical etc
• At least three years’ working experience
• Competent on IT systems including a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and MS Office
• Understanding of H&S regulations including COSHH, LOLER, PUWER etc.

Salary and benefits of the Stores Controller role

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension
• Training & Development
• Opportunity to join a brand new Power Station

INDPOW #LI-DG1  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Civil Project Manager on a 24-month minimum contract for its Ireland site. The Civil Project Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  

• Dual role as Project Construction Manager for Civil works, transitioning into more of Site Manager position for remainder of the project.
•  Lead and encourage contractor teams meeting HSEQ requirements.
• Oversee civil project team
• Define and manage Civil Project scope e.g. Design Scope & WBS
• Take ownership of civil change management and cost control.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Must have previous experience as a Civil Construction Manager / Project Manager with either an EPC / Leading Civil Subcontractor
• Must also have experience within Energy from Waste or similar industries.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Project Manager role  

• Ireland
• 24 Months minimum

EPC Contracts Manager - Solar Remote/Site based £50,000 - £60,000     Introduction Astute are working with one of the world’s leading O&M service providers. Specialising in large scale solar photovoltaic projects from the development phase through to operations and maintenance. We are looking to recruit an experienced EPC Contracts Manager with a renewables background to provide Contract Management services to support the delivery of Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK.                     Roles & Responsibilities As the EPC Contracts Manager you will be responsible for:

• Taking the lead on all EPC contracts, service subcontractors and any associated supply.
• Support project managers and delivery team with contract management capability and understanding.
• Development and implement processes for contract management including KPI monitoring across EPC projects.
• Take lead on identifying ideal contracting strategy to ensure projects are delivered to high quality, on time and within budget.
• Work with Key Suppliers and Stakeholders to develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Developing the framework agreements for key suppliers alongside the Procurement and Legal teams.
• Supporting projects teams in all contractual dealing including risk management, escalations/disputes and claims.

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

• Degree in a relevant engineering or Legal discipline
• Technical knowledge of contracts and technology within the Renewables Industry
• Familiarity with English contract law
• Strong understanding of EPC contract formats and negotiation in relation to NED and FIDIC
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop working relationships

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

• Starting salary up to £60,000
• Car allowance
• KPI driven Bonus scheme
• Full Health cover
• 4x Life cover

    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 07441391669 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.     INDREN

Construction Project Engineer – Nuclear

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector to recruit a Construction Project Engineer for its Aldermaston site.

The Construction Project Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on highly regulated, safety-critical nuclear projects, supporting construction delivery from planning through to completion. This is a fully site-based position requiring Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, with the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams on nationally important programmes.

If you're a Construction Project Engineer looking to join an organisation that puts safety, integrity and technical excellence at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Construction Project Engineer role

Support the successful delivery of construction projects in line with safety, quality, environmental and contractual requirements.

Prepare construction documentation including:

• Control Plans
• Method Statements
• Risk Assessments
• Lifetime Quality Record (LTQR) documentation

Develop practical engineering solutions to meet project requirements.

Coordinate with engineering, design and project management teams to raise and close Technical Queries (TQs).

Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and procurement teams to ensure plant, equipment and materials are available to programme.

Support the management and coordination of site operatives and technicians.

Assist Construction and Site Managers with project planning, cost reporting, programme updates and risk management.

Coordinate work activities through Work Authorisation procedures and construction documentation.

Support Quality Control activities, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), hold points and witness inspections.

Ensure Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs) are completed to support project handover.

Support compliance with CDM Regulations, quality management systems and nuclear site procedures.

Maintain effective communication across engineering, construction and client teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 qualification in an Engineering or Construction discipline.
• Relevant design qualification within your discipline.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Proven construction site experience within engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of construction management principles and CDM Regulations.
• Experience preparing construction documentation including RAMS and quality documentation.
• Strong understanding of project delivery within highly regulated environments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Desirable:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering or Technical discipline.
• Experience within the UK Nuclear industry.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience with Quality Control processes and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Personal Skills

The Construction Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities on site.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Confident making accountable decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time staff position.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant Nuclear projects.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, this role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Applicants must already hold DV clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain it.

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Adam on 02392 288289 or email [email protected]

Structural Engineering Manager

Location - Sunderland

Permanent position

Salary – Up to £60,000 dependant on experience

Astute are proudly partnered with a leading company who are highly valued in developing bulk materials processing and handling projects from concept to handover. We are currently recruiting for a Structural Engineering Manager who will be reporting to the Head of Engineering. The Structural Manager will provide technical leadership, guidance, and governance of the Structural design team. 

Responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that ensure design processes are robust and outputs are in line with scope. The Structural Manager should be driven to reduce engineering lead times, improve quality and accuracy, and reduce costs without compromising on safety.

Effectively communicating expected deliverables to their team and working closely with stakeholders and peers to drive accountability, ownership, and measured performance.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

From the outset you can expect to be involved in, and not limited to, the following:

• Provide line management to Structural Engineers
• Monitor department performance using agreed KPI’s
• Ensure 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures
• Maintain and manage designs and processes that are compliant with current industry standards and have been suitably reviewed, checked and records maintained
• Monitor and enforce the Structural Engineering design process, that it is compliant with ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 45001, or equivalent, including the planning, preparation, and participation of external audits as required
• Accountable for ensuring all Structural Engineering is delivered in line with project budget, scope, and schedule and is resourced to do so. Where this requires external support, produce purchase specifications for any subcontracted elements of work and ensure competency of subcontractors
• Collaborate with the project team in design reviews, and that all agreed actions are followed through to completion
• Develop engineering scope from quotations and customer specifications with consideration to past designs and future development opportunities
• Support Proposals/Bids with steel target weights, engineering time and concept design
• Support the business strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the Structural team
• Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Head of Engineering and other key stakeholders: process improvement, cost reduction, standardisation of conveyors, assemblies, and parts in a standard parts library
• Where required provide client facing support on project or technical issues and be available for infrequent travel as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Chartered in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Considerable experience in a technical role with experience designing steel structures including towers and gantries
• Experience in Engineering Management position
• Experience and sound knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards relating to structural design.
• Knowledge of design requirements of CDM Regs and EN1090
• Proficient with STAAD and knowledge of Tekla software packages
• Excellent presenting skills, capable of presenting to Director level / clients Able to motivate, lead and encourage others – setting high professional standards
• Committed to driving continuous improvement, a culture of accountability and results focused against measurable KPIs

Salary & Package

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• 25 days holiday
• Annual bonus and annual salary review

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 92 288207 and ask to speak to Lisa Parfitt who can tell you more.

Field Service Engineer – EV

North East Region – 

£36,000 to £42,000 + benefits

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with one of the most reputable sustainable energy businesses in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct, own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to attend customers' sites, maintaining solar ground mounted PV and Battery Storage systems on a day-to-day basis, carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV and Battery Storage systems, performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance as directed

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Field Services Manager, as a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Complying with all aspects of the company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
• Participating in an on-call rota

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical/O&M work on utility scale solar sites
• A dynamic and flexible attitude when it comes to call outs and occasional overnight stays
• A full and clean UK driving licence
• Battery storage experience is advantageous

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary of between £36,000 to £42,000, DOE
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Private health, pension and all company benefits
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

Machine Operator (Digger/Dozer)

Windsor

Agriculture

£16p/h – 40-hour week (+ overtime)

 

Introduction

Astute are partnered with a long established, independent, family-owned business who offer services from Demolition to Plant Hire and Agricultural Contracting. Our client is looking for Machine Operator with experience in operating Dozers and Diggers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive business with some exciting projects in the pipeline and continuous investments made.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Machine Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Operating and driving 3–30-ton Diggers
• Grading landscaping to a high standard
• Loading, lime, and muck spreaders
• Loading lorries and dumpers with various materials
• Track and roadway construction
• Screening, crushing, and land raising
• Operating of wheeled and tracked dumpers, JCB telehandler and bulldozer

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Telehandler and dumper licence
• NPORS Standard digger and screener crusher
• CPCS Qualification
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude, who can communicate well with customers and contractors
• Be flexible and adaptable to seasonal variations to hours worked
• Willing to work long, unsociable hours at busy periods during the year as and when required

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Very competitive salary
• 20 days holiday plus BH, increasing over two years of service
• Opportunity to work within a family-owned environment

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.