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Solar Farm Electrical Technician

Wiltshire 

 

Introduction…

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Farm Electrical Technician to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Solar Farm Electrical Technician will be responsible for:

• Performing Operation & Maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5 MW and above
• To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
• Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
• Expereince working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• High Voltage expereince
• Fully qualified Electrician
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

•  £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
•  Company van and fuel card
•  Private Healthcare
•  Pension scheme & Life assurance
•  Company Bonus scheme
•  25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

Solar Farm Electrical Technician

Royston

 

Introduction

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Farm Electrical Technician to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Solar Farm Electrical Technician will be responsible for:

• Performing Operation & Maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5 MW and above
• To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
• Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
• Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• High Voltage  experience
• Fully qualified Electrician
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

•  £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
•  Company van and fuel card
•  Private Healthcare
•  Pension scheme & Life assurance
•  Company Bonus scheme
•  25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Megan Balmer.

Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician

Dublin

€40,000-50,000 per year + van + fuel card

Introduction…

Astute are proud to be working with one of the worlds largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

Role and Responsibilities

The O&M Technician will be responsible for:

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance on utility-scale battery storage plants and ground mounted solar PV plants
• To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality, and performance
• Troubleshooting and repairs on sensors and communication equipment
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of plant equipment
• Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Keep accurate maintenance records and compile report

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Good understanding of solar PV technology
• Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
• Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• High Voltage experience
• Fully qualified Electrician
• Full UK Driving License

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• € 40,000 - € 50,000 DOE
• Company vehicle
• Private Healthcare
• Pension scheme & Life assurance
• Company Bonus scheme
• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391332 and ask for Megan Balmer.

Solar PV Engineer Location – Cambridge OR Bury St Edmunds Package - £30k - £38k + Benefits     Introduction Astute are supporting one of the leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar plants. With an exciting and structured growth plan in place, 2  Solar PV Engineers opportunities exist to provide routine maintenance, testing and remedial work on solar PV systems either alone or as part of a team.                     Roles & Responsibilities As Solar PV Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• Responsible for complying with company procedures.
• Responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan.
• Responsible for performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs.
• Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.
• Understanding Job specific risk assessments, Report all near misses to manager
• Alert the manager of any issues

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

• Minimum of Level 2 City & Guild qualification in Electrical Installations.
• C&G 2382-18 preferable
• PV O/M experience

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

• £30k - £38k basic
• Bonus
• Pension/Health cover/Life cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Vehicle/Mobile/IT/Mobile/PPE
• Weekend rota, 2 weekends per month earning an additional £6kpa

    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  

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a world class engineering company providing products and services to meet the needs of their customers for engineered solutions to high temperature/thermal engineering problems. They are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Hinkley Point C project on a full time, permanent basis.

 

The Senior Quantity Surveyor role is pivotal to the site operations and comes with a base salary of £83 – £90,000, overtime, accommodation allowances, travel expenses, and 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.

 

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that adaptably works around their employees needs, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

 

Responsibilities and duties

• Lead and manage the commercial function from procurement through to final account.
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager on day-to-day contract administration.
• Oversee variation processes, claims, and dispute resolution—NEC contract experience essential.
• Provide cost forecasts, monitor budgets, and manage project cash flow.
• Administer and manage valuations, applications, invoicing, and subcontractor account reviews.
• Maintain the risk register and develop mitigation plans in collaboration with the wider team.
• Proactively manage relationships with clients, legal advisors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Report on commercial KPIs and provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance and project-specific contractual obligations.
• Provide expert contractual advice to minimise liabilities and support project compliance

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional chartership/membership preferred (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
• Experience in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, rail, or major civil engineering projects.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3 contracts and construction law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial aspects, contract negotiations, and commercial risk.
• Experienced working in Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors is highly desirable.

 

Personal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and decision-making skills.
• Effective under pressure, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

 

Salary and benefits of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role

• Base salary ranging from £83,000 - £90,000 depending on experience
• Overtime opportunity
• Accommodation and travel allowances
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays

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• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Enhance parental leave
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Performance-related pay scheme – 15% max on salary
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Support with your career development through our Success Management Process.

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist logistics and marine transport company, widely recognized for its heavy-lift, project cargo, and offshore services to recruit a Project Engineer for their Portishead site. The Project Engineer role comes with a salary between £50,000 - £65,000 as well as hybrid working arrangements and a great package. If you’re a Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that places people, safety, and long-term partnerships at the heart of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer you will:  

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and site operations teams.
• Apply technical expertise to design innovative engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projects.
• Conduct site assessments and provide conceptual plans for lifting operations.
• Prepare and review both existing and updated engineering documentation.
• Create detailed drawings, calculations, visualisations, operation manuals, risk assessments, and other essential project documents.
• Oversee project execution to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations.
• Maintain rigorous document quality and control throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Participate in site visits to gather client requirements and be present during operations to lead, support, and motivate the team.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Bachelor’s in engineering
• CSCS Appointed Person
• IOSH Managing Safely desirable
• CCNSG Safety Passport desirable
• Experience managing large scale construction projects
• Experience with lifting operations using mobile cranes, tower crane and crawler cranes  

  Salary and benefits of the Manufacturing Engineer role  

• £50,000 - £65,000
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Enhance parental leave
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leading providers of multidiscipline services across key nuclear projects within the UK to recruit a Civil / Structural Engineer for one of their major projects in the Bristol area. The strategically important Civil/ Structural Engineer position comes with a competitive salary of up to £50,000, a hybrid working model and other benefits. If you’re an experienced Civil/ Structural Engineer with design experience supporting within the UK nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today.                  Responsibilities and duties of the Structural Engineer role You will be involved in a wide range of activities undertaken by our site-based teams, which will include:  

• Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant Eurocodes and project methodology.
• Checking and coordinating the detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar model and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
• Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA process.
• Assessing the response to field changes requests, field information requests or site non-conformance coming from the civil works contractors.
• Liaising with other stakeholders of site engineering team or construction team for clarification on the site request
• Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
• Site walkdowns and inspection.
• Other duties as required.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• 3-5 years experience working in a design role across civils/ structural engineering projects, ideally within the UK nuclear sector or construction industries.
• Civils, steels or concrete experience is essential.
• Working knowledge of the detailed design phases and how this is transitioned to the
• construction phase
• Able to gain clearance for work on-site.

  Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role

• Basic Salary of up to £50,000 DOE
• Hybrid working model
• 26 Days holiday + BH
• Comprehensive pension scheme – 8%

Technical Project Manager Fareham £45k - £50k + Benefits Our client is an award winning and market leader in the provision of the design, manufacture and testing of certified strain measurement systems used in sectors such as wind energy, marine and oil and gas. With a healthy pipeline of work, an exciting opportunity now exists for a Technical Project Manager to manage and coordinate projects within the engineering operations. Roles & Responsibilities As the Technical Project Manger, you will be responsible for:  

• Establish project requirements and deliverables
• Liaise with all project stakeholders, developing business cases, budgets, resource plans and project schedules
• Form, lead and motivate the team
• Regularly liaise with stakeholders through the project, updating plans and schedules
• Regularly report project status (financial and progress against milestones) 

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

• Previous project management or coordination experience is essential 
• Experience of project management in an engineering/manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Technical background, ideally electronics however Mechanical will be strongly considered.

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

• £45 - £50k basic
• Competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday, Private Medical Cover and Enhanced Pension
• Quarterly incentives

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.