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Development and Planning Manager

Location - Merseyside Salary - £55,000 - £65,000 Start date - March 2022 The Role We are recruiting for a Development and Planning Manager to join to growing renewable energy technical developer and energy expert based in Merseyside. The role as Development and Planning Manager consists of managing a small team of developers while liaising with planning consultants to assess the program of works.

Role Responsibilities and skills:

 

• Obtaining planning permissions on multiple renewal energy sites including Battery Storage, Solar and Gas Peaking plants.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients throughout the UK
• Management of the team of Development Assistants and support them on front-end energy generation projects.
• Client Facing role, so experience with stakeholder management would be essential.

 

Skills/Qualifications

• Degree Qualified or equivalent experience
• 5+ years Management experience

 

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, then please contact Richard Hambry on [email protected] or on 02393 919668  

Field Service Engineer – EV Chargers South - Portsmouth/Southampton/Bournemouth £36,000 - £40,000 + Electric Vehicle + 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 customer’s sites, maintaining EV Chargers on a day-to-day basis, carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing EV charge point systems, performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance as directed.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Services Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking planned inspections and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements.
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner.
• Carrying out site survey 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 all aspects of company’s ISO standards: Quality Management – ISO 9001/ Environmental – ISO 14001, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping.
• Participating in an on-call rota.
• Other duties as required.

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

•  NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent.
• 17th/18th edition wiring regulations.
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical/O&M work.
• A dynamic and flexible attitude when it comes to call outs and occasional overnight stays.
• EV Charge point commissioning and O&M experience would be advantageous.
• A full and clean UK driving license.
• 3-phase experience is ideal.

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

• Salary between £36,000 - £40,000 DOE.
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site.
• Private health, pension, and all company benefits.
• Wellbeing program.
• Life insurance.
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy sector.

    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 9391 9497 to speak to Karianne Morris who can tell you more.     INDREN

Milton Keynes Qualified Electrician

£30,000- 35,000 DOE plus Company Vehicle

 

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Electrician to join a rapidly expanding business offering all aspects of electrical testing. As the Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various industrial and commercial properties.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Electrician will be responsible for:

• Electrical Installation Condition Reports at educational, commercial, and industrial sites
• Remedial works, including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical installations.
• In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT testing)
• Fire alarm testing
• Emergency light testing
• Thermographic surveys

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Electrician position will:

• Have good sound electrical knowledge, for testing and installation works
• City & Guilds 2360 or equivalent to latest BS7671 regulations 
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• £30,000- £35,000 Basic Salary DOE
• Optional Overtime
• In house training provided
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• 20 days holiday a year + all public holidays

 

How to Apply

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

The role We are seeking a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Assurance Officer who can provide technical and administrative support to the SHEQ function at the Fawley High Temperature Incinerator Site. • The SHEQ Officer will compile, summarise and present key data to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act • You will also support internal and external SHEQ audits and accident, incident and near-miss investigations • The SHEQ Assurance Officer will coordinate, attend and prepare minutes of meetings with site regulatory bodies and internal meetings Key responsibilities include Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance • Carry out site inspections. • Measurement of monthly safety performance • Support of EQHS function to allow the site to meet its EQHS obligations • Undertaking and reviewing site risk assessments. Quality • Support the maintenance and improvement of the Sites Documented Management System ensuring that documents are distributed and reviewed as required. • Review and manage action progress from site continuous improvement (CI), monthly management and Health and Safety Team meetings • Support Customer Duty of Care and Quality audits • Support the Corporate and Site Internal Audit Process Technical • Participate in Process Safety review such as HAZID and HAZOP studies as required. • Develop understanding and expert knowledge through on-the-job experience and structured training of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality standards. • Help maintain the sites Accredited Management System for ISO 14000, 45000 and 9000 Reporting • Assist with reporting to EA/HSE • Support the licensing process for the site with Home Office and other certification and licensing bodies as required. • Assist Provision of monthly health and safety performance data for both management and operational functions • Support the development of Site and Corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and the management of Corporate Social Reporting metrics The Person You will have experience of operational plant safety management in terms of compliance, reporting and process safety. • Science or Engineering degree • Experience in Technical safety / environmental specialism • Good Interpersonal skills. • High standard or written and verbal communication. • Good organisational and time management skills • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Systems (Excel/word

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Shift Supervisor for its Lower-Tier COMAH site in Northampton. The Shift Supervisor role comes with a competitive basic salary + shift allowance, benefits and opportunity for on-the-job training & further progression. If you have a strong H&S awareness and/or experience in high-hazard process environments and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Supervisor role Reporting to the Terminal Manager you will:  

• Supervise safe handling of all fuels and additives received, stored and distributed on site, in line with safety standards and legislation.
• Act as the competent person on site in absence of the Operations Supervisor.
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of terminal plant and equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
• Manage day-to-day terminal operations, coordinating drivers and contractors to maintain efficient logistics and high customer service standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring operational performance, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 in a process or engineering discipline
• IOSH or equivalent safety qualification
• Experience supervising operations within a high-hazard, continuous process environment (e.g. fuel terminal, refinery, chemical process plant).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel.
• A strong awareness of health & safety practices is essential.
• Full UK Driving License

  Personal skills   The Shift Supervisor role would suit someone who is:  

• A strong communicator
• Experienced in maintaining and driving a strong safety culture on site by ensuring compliance of all safety rules and procedures.
• Happy to work a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.

Salary and benefits of the Shift Supervisor role  

• Competitive basic salary
• Shift allowance
• Other excellent company benefits
• Opportunities for training and further progression

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Business Development Manager Stockport Salary £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits     About the role: Astute are partnering with a leading technical consultancy, which due to company expansion, are recruiting for a Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the sales team and play a key role in both developing client relationships and identifying and winning opportunities within innovative energy projects, providing design, and engineering services to developers, investors, and owner-operators.                        Responsibilities and duties:

• Strong understanding of market activity with energy sectors in the UK and/or Ireland
• Good working knowledge of framework agreements, contracts and tendering qualifications
• Generating, identifying, and securing new pipelines of work as well as proactive account management
• Produce and support proposal responses with understanding of the scope, approach and team requirements
• Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve annual financial targets.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline

    Personal skills: The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Previous experience working for an engineering consultancy company
• Previous experience of business development selling professional, technical or commercial services
• Excellent communication skills with attention to detail – both written and interpersona
• Full UK driving license with a willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland

    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role:

• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme

    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 02393 910048 to speak to Ben Turner who can tell you more.   INDPOW

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.

Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear August start Rate (Inside IR35) - £35 - 50ph Duration - 12 months Warrington     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company within the Nuclear and Defence sectors to recruit a Senior CS&A Engineer for its Bristol site. The Senior Structural Engineer will be reporting to the Principal Engineer and play a project critical role and comes with an hourly rate of up to £50ph and a hybrid or remote set up depending on the calibre of the candidate. If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a leader in the Nuclear Industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will:

• Deliver high quality structural and civil design solutions for Nuclear projects, showcasing expertise in this specialized field.
• Carry out design and analysis using engineering software such as Tekla and Robot as well as producing hand calculations.
• Preparation of Calculations, CDM activities, Basis of Design, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work, Technical reports, Inter discipline design coordination and supervision.
• Liaise with Technicians in the preparation of Revit models.
• Act as a technical authority within the team, assisting and mentoring where appropriate.
• Ensure all work to be carried out with a positive attitude toward safety, both in design and in the office environment.
• Responsible for the management of project delivery including feasibility and concept studies

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree level qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Currently or working towards Professional Chartership (ICE or IStrucE).
• Previous experience in the Nuclear industry or with seismic loading.

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

• Currently or previously worked in the Nuclear industry.
• Currently or eligible for SC Clearance.
• Happy to travel to sites as necessary.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior role:

• Hourly rate up to £50ph.
• Expenses paid for all travel.
• Potential for future project work.

    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 222 961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Mechanical Technician

Material Recycling Facility

Aldridge, Walsall

Up to £34,345

4 on 4 off, days and nights

 

Introduction

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their Material Recycling Facility in Walsall.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Hands on maintenance across the site
• Maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, stirrers, mixers, and all associated pipework
• Driving plant availability through carrying out PPMs, reactive maintenance, and engineering improvements across the site as well as installations.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and minimum downtime across the site.
• Stay on top of site stock and spares
• Other duties as required

 

This is a shift-based role with a mix of days and nights on a 4 on 4 off rota – please only apply if this is suitable.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant qualification in an engineering discipline, HNC / HND / NVQ Level 3
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, anaerobic digestion etc.)
• IOSHH or NEEBOSH would be desirable
• Experience of working on heavy industrial machinery including pumps, conveyors, optical sorters etc.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 •         A total package up to c£35,000

•          Shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, with a mix of days and nights

•          Pension & great holiday allowance

•          Retail and leisure discount scheme

•          Access to all company benefits

 

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.