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CNC Machinist

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
CNC Turner Programmer £16ph + Pension/Holiday/overtime Portsmouth, Hampshire       Introduction Astute Technical are currently recruiting for a CNC Turner Programmer who is fully conversant with Fanuc to join one of the South Coasts most established sub contract manufacturing companies, working from complex customer drawings and specifications to create CNC Programs on the latest and most sophisticated CNC Turning Centres. This is an excellent opportunity to work with prestigious clients in the Renewable Energy, Medical, Sonar and Aerospace Industry sectors.                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Programme, Set and Operate CNC Turning machines
  • Prove out CNC programs ensuring the highest quality is maintained at all times and the machining processes are running efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Able to program Online to gain maximum efficiency
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Fully conversant with online programming, ideally Siemens, however any other operating system will be considered as Training is provided
  • Experienced in setting and programming Turning Machines
  • Worked to ISO9001 standards
      Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive rate of £16ph
  • 22 days leave + Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Overtime
    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.     INDEED REFERENCE

ILS/LSA Engineers x 3

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/8/22
  • END DATE: 1/13/23
  • PAY RATE: $40.0 /HR

Will need BPSS and SC to start but candidates can be proposed without currently holding these clearances (we will clear for start). Successful applicant will be dealing with Official Sensitive information LSAR knowledge - namely Raytheon Eagle required prefer Scotstoun base but will consider WFH if fully SQEP.

 
  • Screening and integration of engineering information into the project-controlled toolsets, thereby helping to ensure the integration and accuracy of the ILS dataset is maintained.
  • Supporting alignment of the ILS dataset with third party datasets
  • Investigating and responding to queries received by the project pertaining to the data held within our toolsets, as directed by the Project Manager / Helpdesk Lead
Core Duties
  • Screen engineering drawings to create a Product Breakdown Structure within the ILS toolset that is consistent with existing data held.
  • Integrate the engineering information received from third parties into the toolset, ensuring key fields such as the following are captured: maintenance, technical documention, parts, spares, tools, resources required.
  • Investigate queries received by the project pertaining to the data held within our toolsets, producing coherent responses that satisfactorily close out the query.
  • Build complex queries and reports to extract data held within the ILS toolsets, as required by the business / Customer.
  • Support the helpdesk change management process, as requested by line management Liaise with internal and external stakeholders where required, including provision of advice and guidance on the ILS data requirements, to enable right-first-time integration
  • Identify and resolve misalignment between data held within our toolsets and extrenal sources
  • Manage own tasking to meet task deadlines, quality standards and budget demands
  • Provide inputs to monthly line management reporting
  • Provide on-the-job training / mentoring to others, as requested by line management
Functional knowledge
  • Requires good general engineering knowledge with an ability to interpret engineering drawings essential.
  • Experience of using a Logistics Support Analysis Record (LSAR) or Common Source Database (CSDB) desirable
  • Knowlegde of the principles of one or more of DefStan 00-60, DefStan 00-600, ASD S2000L, S3000M is desirable
  • SQL knowledge desirable.
  • Knowledge of configuration management principles desirable. 
  • W orking towards Incorporated Engineer or equivalent experience.

Commissioning Lead Engineer BOP

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/17/25
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) on a 12-month contract for its Essex site. The Commissioning Lead Engineer (BOP) role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills
  • Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during commissioning, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams
  • Review and implement HSEQ requirements in commissioning, ensuring safe practices are followed according to RAMS and site standards
  • Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring they align with project contracts, timelines, budgets, and approved standards
  • Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities to ensure timely, quality, and safe completion of tasks
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer role  
  • Essex
  • 12 Months
  • £550.00 Per Day
  • Outside IR35

Industrial Relations Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading nuclear sector contractor to recruit an Industrial Relations Manager for a major nuclear decommissioning project in Seascale. You will play a critical role in managing industrial relations, supporting workforce engagement, and ensuring smooth operations across highly regulated and technically challenging projects. The Industrial Relations Manager role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically demanding sector. This role requires being on-site in Seascale. If you're looking to develop your career within the nuclear sector and contribute to major nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Industrial Relations Manager role.   Reporting to the Project Director you will:  
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with unions, employee representatives, and key stakeholders
  • Lead the management of industrial relations matters, including negotiations, grievance handling, and dispute resolution
  • Advise project and operational teams on workforce policies, legislation, and best practice
  • Support workforce engagement strategies to foster a positive and collaborative culture
  • Monitor compliance with employment law, company procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide guidance on workforce planning, contract negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements
  • Investigate and resolve workforce-related issues promptly and effectively
  • Collaborate with project teams to anticipate industrial relations risks and implement proactive solutions
  • Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior management
  • This role is working on-site in Seascale and will require a flexible working attitude.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Proven experience in industrial relations within construction, engineering, or nuclear sectors
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, labour relations, and union engagement
  • Experience handling complex industrial disputes and negotiations
  • Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in HR or industrial relations
  Personal skills   The Industrial Relations Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Confident and persuasive in negotiations and stakeholder engagement
  • An effective communicator, able to influence at all levels
  • Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong problem-solving skills
Salary and benefits of the Industrial Relations Manager role
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Car Allowance
  • Opportunity to work on a major nuclear project
  • Career development within a growing organisation
  • Additional company benefits and pension package
#LI-GN1 INDNUC  

Research and Development Scientist

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Research and Development Process Scientist
  • Lane End, UK
  • Full-time
  • Contract Type: Standard
Company Description

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

Job Description

This role will be working within the R&D process team on new developments in water purification technologies and products on the laboratory scale. These will be associated with a wide range of process technologies and new product projects.

The work will primarily involve designing, building and operating laboratory-scale test rigs featuring new technologies, prototypes and finished products. This requires associated chemical/microbiological analytical test work and reporting on results, as part of the Research and Development team. Calibration of instruments and auditing/maintaining records are also important tasks. Analytical skills in chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering will be utilised.

Please Note - applicants who are asked for interview will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills via a series of aptitude tasks. The outcomes of these will have a major bearing on our choice of successful candidate.

1. Operation of test equipment associated with new products and processes

To ensure pilot rig and finished product testwork and associated tasks are carried out satisfactorily and completed to meet the technical objectives set within the agreed time scales. 

Involvement in the process design and testing of new products
  • Collaborating in setting design/objectives of testwork, plus definition of time-scales

  • Safe, logical/careful & thoughtful completion of practical work, data logging/processing.

  • Accurate recording of experimental results, report writing and outcome presentation.

  • Organising and monitoring test programmes for new products/technologies.

  • Time management, record keeping and communication.

  • Test reports are completed and written up promptly, in line with departmental KPIs.

2. Project Support

Acquire a detailed familiarity with the technologies used in water purification and with the ELGA LabWater range of products.  Provide support to other team members, using scientific skills and calibration / quality assurance auditing capabilities.

3. Analysis Support

To participate in ensuring that an efficient analytical service is provided by the department. This will require:

  • Maintaining a good working knowledge of the appropriate techniques.

  • Ensuring relevant Work Instructions are kept updated and work is carried out to them.

  • Ensuring equipment is in full working order and calibrated, the laboratory is kept clean, tidy and safe, in accordance with regulatory standards.

4. Laboratory Visibility

The laboratory is maintained such that it provides visitors with a positive reinforcement of our commitment to high quality R&D. A professional approach and GLP-compatible behaviour is a mandatory part of this role.

5. Other features of the job that require emphasis;

 A high degree of flexibility to enable us to react to changing priorities.

  • Working in the R&D Department, information security and confidentiality are essential.

  • A willingness to embrace the precepts of chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering in order to integrate well in our multidisciplinary team.

  • A high level of work independence is required. After an initial period of training on water purification technologies and laboratory procedures, the candidate will be expected to take ownership of some projects and related testwork.

Qualifications

Must haves….

 

  • A degree or equivalent in chemical engineering, chemistry or other STEM subject.

  • Experience of working in a laboratory environment with a team of scientists/engineers.

  • Practical knowledge of lab techniques, analytical chemistry and/or microbiology.

  • Strength in mathematics, with the ability to manipulate & analyse sets of numerical data is essential.

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, with the confidence to document and present, clearly & concisely, test results, conclusions and project outcomes.

  • A natural problem solver, using your own initiative to find solutions, as part of a team.

  • Willingness and the ability to explore new ideas and grow own knowledge base.

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

  • Good practical skills and a hands on approach is essential.

  • An ability to work independently, after instruction, to achieve set goals and timescales.

  • Sound knowledge of Google and Microsoft Applications.

  • Having a practical hobby which can be illustrated at interview will be a major advantage.

Additional Information

A training and development plan will be designed for you as we want you to grow and develop within Veolia; this may include external run training as required for the role.

Veolia offers the following benefits to name a few;

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays

  • Life Assurance

  • Pension Scheme

Along with Private Medical Insurance, Group Income Protection, Dental Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Travel Insurance, Health Screening, Shopping discounts and much more.


Bid Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Bid Manager    Bristol £58,000- £68,000 plus car allowance Introduction… Astute are working with a well-known, rapidly growing civils business within the nuclear sector and we are looking to hear from experience Bid Managers, who have experience dealing with large commercial clients. You’ll ensure that the client are represented with great professionalism and all tender criteria is met in order to allow the business to succeed. Roles & Responsibilities As the Bid Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Manage and control all tender documentation and requirements. Input into innovation, providing subject matter expertise in the industry
  • Written word/content of any PQQ/tender submissions
  • Monitor/record our PQQ/tender success rates
  • Work collaboratively with Clients to ensure that all bids and tender documentation is completed in line with guidelines and deadlines
  • Management of all communication and correspondence during the bids process
  • Effectively communicate bid strategy and solutions to construction team
  • Attend PQQ and bid meetings
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Effective and inspirational bid management and leadership to be provided on all tenders
  • Experience working in a similar role within bids
  • Confidence using bids portals
  • Advanced IT skills including the full suite of MS Office
  • Experience working within construction would be desirable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders
  • Bid Management qualifications would be an advantage but not essential
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £58,000- £68,000 basic salary
  • Car allowance
  • Hybrid working
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme, up to 20% combined contribution
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441 391 581 and ask to speak to Harry McWhirr who can tell you more.  

Performance Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Performance Manager Location – Swindon,Wiltshire £40,000-£45,000     Introduction… Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services, they are looking for a Site Manager to be responsible for providing Site Management services to concurrent turn-key EPC Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK     Roles & Responsibilities You will be responsible for:
  • Monitoring performance of operating projects, identifying areas for improvements with deep analysis of the performance of the site, identifying issues and suggesting improvements.
  • Reports writing and reviewing for the assets.
  • Working closely with Portfolio Managers and Business Development Manager on any issues and the Development Manager and Head of O&M on annual maintenance budgets.
  • Hr related involvement and support - recruiting, training, supervising and appraisals for the monitoring team and raising any H&S concerns with manager.
  • Liasing with clients after events.
  • Supporting field service team with site specific reporting templates via iAuditor and/or other platforms.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • M onitoring of solar farms  remotely , from a system perspective to individual components: strings, pyros, SCBs, inverters, transformers temperature, trackers, coolant checks.
  • Identifying issues, coordinating faults and investigations with the service technician team. 
  • Resetting inverters remotely when needed. Activation/deactivation of GFDI protocols
  • Report generation  and ch asing engineers ensuring all reports are received especially  corrective reports.
  • Event notifications, updating the clients.
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Basic Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
  • 10% Bonus Scheme 
  • Company vehicle/Car allowance
  • Pension ER’s contributions up to 6% - following a successful 3 month probation period
  • Full Health cover
  • 4 x Life cover- following a successful 3 month probation period
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Mobile
  • PC
  • PPE
    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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.     INDREN  

Mechanical Technician

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Power Station Ardley, Oxfordshire £46,144 + Home Counties living allowance + 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Ardley, Oxfordshire. The crucial Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £44,013, a partial shift allowance of £2,131 (when working on call 1 in 4 weeks) + a home counties living allowance + overtime + 10% Bonus. If you’re a Mechanical Technician 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 Mechanical Engineer you will be:
  • Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, steam boilers, etc.
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
  • Assisting in plant developments and projects
  • Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
  • To ensure the availability of plant spares
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
    Prior experience and skills: The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:
  • Prior experience of hands-on maintenance with mechanical systems including pumps rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes, steam boilers, etc
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
  • Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered
    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:
  • Basic salary of £44,013
  • Partial Shift allowance of £2,131
  • Home counties living allowance (details can be discussed)
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Other 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 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW

Associate Asset Manager - Wind

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Role:

Associate Asset Manager - Wind

Location:

Remote or Office Based in Bristol

Package Details:

£28 - £30k + benefits

Introduction

Astute are proud to be partnered with a business that offer a range of services such as asset management technical support, financial and legal services to large scale Solar PV projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for an Associate Asset Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Associate Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

To assist with the management of a number of wind assets / SPVs by ensuring best practice for safety, quality and environmental performance, whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project and complying with all of the applicable contractual agreements. You will be working alongside the wind asset manager and assist with the management of day to day activities on wind assets; this will involve working with contractors and subcontractors the financial management team and other internal personnel to provide a solid asset management function across all of their assets.

1. Assist with the management of SPV contracts.

2. Help ensure that all assets are in compliance with:

• Statutory requirements for Health, Safety and Environmental performance,

• Local planning authority requirements,

• Grid company connection conditions and power purchase agreements,

3. Ensuring that everyone accessing and working across the wind farms have adequate site inductions and the necessary competencies.

4. Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled activities on wind sites.

5. Log H&S occurrences, champion improvements and actively manage project compliance with Health, Safety and Environment requirements.

6. Perform site inspections to ensure that activities are being completed safely and to a high standard as required by internal requirements, as well as checking the condition of the sites.

7. Maintain management tools including: Operating Plans, Asset Registers and other management tools as necessary.

8. Optimise project performance:

• Monitor contractor performance during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with a view to ensuring all contracted SLA’s are met or bettered,

• Follow maintenance strategies and activities with a view to reducing down time,

• Review regular and other reporting provided by the contractors and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed,

• Supervision of sub-contractors or overseeing the work of management contractors where required,

• Identify and establish the necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of each asset.

9. Identify equipment faults, carry out diagnoses and troubleshooting activities with support from the Monitoring Team. Escalate operations and performance issues to the wind asset manager as required.

10. Assist with the preparation of regular asset management reports on each asset.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. Engineering degree or equivalent.

2. Knowledge of wind farm asset management activities. Knowledge of solar will be considered a plus.

3. Experience with remote monitoring systems on plant and equipment.

4. Interpretation of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, work instructions and design reviews

5. Contractor management.

6. Advanced Excel Skills.

7. Driver’s licence - You are required to visit company sites within the UK and Europe; this requires you to be able to drive

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £28 - £30k Basic

• 25 days Holiday

• Pension

• Sick Pay

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.

Lead Consultant

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
JOB TITLE - Lead Consultant LOCATION - Aldermaston/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) DEPARTMENT - Consultants POSITION - Staff CLEARANCE - SC Working at NSG NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles. ? Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value.  If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment. ? The Role Working in the Consultancy Services Division, Lead Consultants provide consultancy to clients on a wide range of projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration. ? Key Objectives Business
  • ?Promote the image and reputation of NSG and the Consultancy Services Division.
  • ?Identify and cultivate client business opportunities for the Consultancy Services Division and for the wider company.
  • Manage bid proposals with a value of up to ~£25K, including preparing proposals and planning resources, schedules and pricing, in agreement with senior colleagues.
  • Manage cost reimbursable tasks/projects with value up to £50K and fixed price tasks/projects up to £25K ensuring the quality of delivery within the required timescales and costs.
  • Manage delivery teams and sub-contractors to ensure delivery within contract scope for assigned projects/tasks as outlined above.
  • Provide technical support to Business Development teams involved in generating internal and external work for NSG Environmental Ltd.
  • Accountable to task or project manager for timescales and costs of agreed scope of work.
  • Accountable to line manager for utilisation, including notifying when at risk of being over- or under-utilised.
  • Support the preparation of bids within Consultancy and NSG as a whole
? ?Technical
  • Provide technical support for decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation.
  • Develop competence in a range of technical areas relating to decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation.
  • Produce high quality documents to support decommissioning and waste management projects e.g. Best Available Technique, Letter of Compliance submissions, waste characterisation documents, experimental and technology reports.
  • Deliver studies, including laboratory trials, to support radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
  • Author procedural/guidance documents (e.g. work instructions, risk assessments).
  • Provide consultancy support to projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
  • Develop and maintain expertise and currency in industry best practice.
  • Peer review deliverables relating to areas of expertise within Consultancy.
? Liaison
  • Liaise with NSG Operating Divisions and clients; developing and maintaining strong working relationships which will in turn promote NSG’s business ethos.
  • Active contributor and supporter of meetings and workshops in areas of expertise, both internal and external including provision of technical secretariat.
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops, both internal and external, in area of expertise.
  • Liaise with the NSG Operating Divisions in areas of competency to ensure effective delivery.
  • ?Author papers and deliver to internal and external committees/meetings etc.
? Person Specification Qualifications ?
  • Recognised professional qualifications (e.g. BSc/MSc/PhD) Science or Environmental related - Essential
  • Membership of appropriate technical / professional body - Desirable
  • Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent - Relevant training will be provided if required
? Experience & Knowledge
  • Recognised within NSG as a specialist within a particular area(s) of technical competency within the field of decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration. - Essential
  • Recognised within NSG as a specialist within a particular area(s) of technical competency within the field of decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration. - Essential
  • Authors deliverables of appropriate quality as lead author - Essential
  • Authors procedural/ guidance documents (e.g. work instructions, risk assessments) - Essential
  • Familiar with structuring and presentation of own work - Essential
  • Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc. - Essential
  • Experience in optioneering and/or BAT - Essential
  • Experience or awareness of environmental permitting - Desirable
  • Understanding of the commercial process - Essential
  • Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - Desirable
Skills & Abilities
  • Competent user of MS Office - Essential
  • Project Management Skills - Essential
  • Able to organise and prioritise own work - Essential
  • Manages delivery of assigned tasks/activities to time and budget and of high quality - Essential
  • Able to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors - Essential
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001 - Desirable