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Astute People are working with a well-regarded environmental consultancy delivering innovative geo-environmental and geotechnical solutions to recruit a Consultant or Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical, based in Bristol.

This Consultant or Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role offers a salary of £30,000–£45,000, depending on experience, with hybrid working, hands-on site involvement, and exposure to nationally significant development projects across the South West and Midlands.

If you’re a motivated geo-environmental or geotechnical professional ready to lead site investigations and contribute to sustainable land and infrastructure solutions, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

Reporting to a senior member of the geoscience team, you will:

• Organise and deliver intrusive site investigations, sample collection, and environmental monitoring

• Conduct land contamination assessments, analysing chemical and geotechnical testing results

• Produce high-quality Phase 1 & Phase 2 reports with clear, practical recommendations

• Act as site supervisor during ground investigations and liaise with contractors and suppliers

• Maintain a strong awareness of environmental and geotechnical legislation and standards

• Coordinate multiple small to medium-scale projects, ensuring budgets, deadlines and quality standards are met

• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal technical teams

• Support junior colleagues through mentoring and knowledge-sharing

• Uphold Health & Safety standards in all site and office-based activities

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in a relevant subject: Geo-Environmental, Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or similar

• Prior experience in a geo-environmental or geotechnical consultancy role

• Strong understanding of ground investigation techniques, contamination assessments, and relevant UK guidance

• Excellent data interpretation and technical report-writing skills

• Experience managing or coordinating fieldwork

• A full UK manual driving licence (essential for local site access)

• Willingness to travel across the South West and Midlands, within ~2 hours of Bristol base

Personal skills

The Consultant / Senior Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role would suit someone who is:

• Practical, proactive, and confident working both in the field and in technical reporting

• Eager to contribute to impactful environmental and infrastructure projects

• A clear communicator with a collaborative mindset

• Ready to support and guide junior colleagues while managing their own workload

• Interested in career progression, chartership, and personal development

Salary and benefits of the Consultant – Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

• Consultant: £30,000–£35,000

• Senior Consultant: £40,000–£45,000

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional leave)

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Matched pension scheme

• Career development and chartership support

• Mentorship from experienced consultants

• Involvement in exciting regional infrastructure and renewable energy projects

• Wellbeing support and employee discounts across retail, travel, and fitness

• Volunteering and community action opportunities

Asset Manager Remote working Up to £55,000     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a specialist in utility scale solar operations and maintenance. They are recruiting for an Asset Manager who ideally has experience working within the Solar or Wind industry who work with operations and maintenance.   The strategically important Asset Manager role comes with a salary of up to £55,000, enhanced pension scheme and a generous holiday package.   If you’re an experienced Asset Manager with previous working knowledge of the Solar or Wind industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the renewables industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Commercial you will:

• Managing a comprehensive issues list for each client and actively promoting progress on these matters with the business.
• Compiling regular updates and generating reports for clients.
• Ensuring client retention is a top priority.
• Collaborating with team members to secure additional services and opportunities.
• Conducting thorough contract reviews with clients.
• Ensuring a clear understanding of all contractual obligations.
• Identifying and addressing commercial/financial risks in client accounts.
• Communicating any additional costs to clients and providing relevant reports.
• Introducing new services and innovative ideas to clients.
• Participating in team meetings and advocating for the client's perspective.
• Representing PSH Operations at external meetings.
• Contributing to the development of the overall business marketing strategy.
• Actively participating in client meetings, calls, and site visits.

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

• Previous role as an Asset Manager or Account Manager working within utility scale solar is essential.
• Essential experience in the solar industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling client relationships.
• Proficient in IT, particularly in Excel and Word.
• Competent in contract management.
• Familiarity with technical issues and key performance indicators (KPIs).

    Personal skills: The Asset Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Self-motivated and resilient, possessing strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player.
• “How can I help” attitude to work.

    Salary and benefits of the role:

• Up to £55,000 starting salary (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (1 additional day for every year at the company)
• Life policy – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity package
• Companywide bonus scheme
• Laptop
• Bike to work 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 02393910037 to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.    

Operations Engineer

Field-based in North London

Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours

25 days annual leave, Company vehicle + Fuel card, Comprehensive pension scheme

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Are you an Operations Engineer, or an aspiring Operations Engineer, looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

 

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in giving our customers the best in class quality service by providing on-site corrective/preventative maintenance and offering after-sales technical and commercial support. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

 

Some more brief responsibilities of an Operations Engineer are:

• To develop and maintain good working relationships with customers.  

• Provide service, chemical treatment analysis, monitoring and account management to existing customers/contracts.

• Provide Legionella control and ensure customer compliance with ACOP L8.

• Provide customer recommendations for best working practices.

• Gather information in preparation for client review meetings.

• Review site water services risk assessment.

• Gather site information and compile site log-books for customers, maintain and audit.

• Initiate water treatment program on new accounts and commission new dosing/control installations.

• Completion of risk assessments, work reports, and all other documentation.

• Look for opportunities and where appropriate to sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.

• Feedback to customers on future product development, features and functions and show how they will add value to their business.

• Provide updates to line manager on any issues that may result in financial, reputational or operational impact on the Company, seek guidance and support as required to ensure the service provided to our customers is a priority.

 

General requirements for the role:

• A HNC or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry qualification or similar or qualified by experience.

• GCSE or equivalent – English and Maths.

• A full UK driving license is required.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Candidates must have knowledge and experience in chemical water treatment e.g. cooling tower management, and boiler optimisation.

• Experience of having worked as an Operations/Service Engineer or in a Technical Support role or laboratory experience.

• Passionate about providing a first-class service to our customers.

• Able to handle challenging conversations with customers and find a resolution.

• Strong communication skills both verbally and written, with the versatility to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner.

• Demonstrable experience of having built strong working relationships both internally and externally.

• A good level of IT competency.

• Good organisational skills with an eye for detail.

• Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.

Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Waste & Recycling

London- Central

£20.50ph + OT – Early & Late shifts

 

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country and as such they are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join one of their key Waste Transfer Stations in London. Working as their Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant, attending to breakdowns as needed.
• Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and route cause analysis techniques
• Working across all processing plant and overhead equipment
• Maintenance on PLCs, motors, inverter drives, conveyors etc.
• Testing and inspection
• Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
• Troubleshooting
• Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
• Keep records using internal systems and support in the implementation of IMS.
• Assisting with RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work
• Working as part of a shift pattern
• Other duties as required.

This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering Saturdays on a 1 in 4 basis. Please only apply if this is suitable.

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition
• Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
• Pneumatic skills and experience
• Full UK driving licence
• This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering weekends. Please only apply if this is suitable. 

 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.50ph + OT rates 
• Full training on internal systems
• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Megan Balmer who can tell you more.

Electrical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team tin the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for…

• Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
• Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out electrical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
• Complete electrical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipments required for each project.
• Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
• Survey electrical systems and plans.
• Project budget and programme management.
• Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
• Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

Candidates should have strong CAD expertise as well as

Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

 

Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

 

 

What’s on Offer.

• Basic salary £40,000 DOE
• Competitive Package
• 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

 

 

 

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Title Principle Waste Management Consultant

Department Consultancy

Line Manager Head of Consultancy Location Flexible

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Astute are working with a European leader in nuclear dismantling and waste management who are currently looking for a Waste Management Consultant to join their team.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

• Successful delivery of assignment Projects within the time, cost and quality constraints imposed.
• To provide technical environmental, waste management and characterisation services in support of all aspects of the Company’s business and fulfil specific contracts.
• Provide relevant input into business development elements as required.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Work as a member of a team/Project or where appropriate lead Consultancy projects in accordance with Cyclife UK Management arrangements
• Ensure the requirements of clients are understood, conducted and completed in accordance with arrangements
• To provide technical environmental, waste management and characterisation services in support of all aspects of the Company’s business and fulfil specific contracts.

 

TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Degree or Equivalent (Essential)
• PHE Foundation in Radiological Protection / AURPO Certificate of Professional Development in Radiation Protection
• C2 / C3 Training
• Hazardous Waste Legislation
• Class 7 Consignor
• LLWR Consignment Training / Waste Loading Plans
• EDF LLW Practitioner Training
• Risk Assessor Training
• Competencies / Skills
• Cyclife Process and Plant Knowledge
• Radiation Protection Supervisor
• Gamma Spec
• Class 7 Consignor
• Technical Assessor (Waste)
• DEMPlus
• Microsheild
• Auditor Training
• RPA
• RWA
• DGSA

 

EXPERIENCE OF (Essential):

 

Several Years’ experience in Environmental Safety Case and/or Waste Management and/or Decommissioning Environment (Ideally 10+)

 

 

BEHAVIOURS

 

People will be expected to demonstrate behaviours laid out in Cyclife Values and Behaviours which cover the following areas:

 

• Safety First
• Integrity
• Nuclear Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Extra Mile
• Enthusiasm
• Environmental Passion

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Location flexible if close to EDF office (Glasgow, Cumbria, Bristol etc.. as WFH 3/2 split then with office visits 3-4 a month)
• £65-75,000 dependant on experience
• Excellent Pension and package

 

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.

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their new EfW Power Station in Slough, Berkshire. The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £46,000 - £48,000 + £2,500 call out allowance + Bonus + Overtime + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.  If you’re a Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressed air systems, 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 Computerised Maintenance Management System  (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 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes 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/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• A basic salary between £46,000 - £48,000
• Call out allowance of £2,500 per annum
• Bonus
• Overtime
• Private healthcare
• Other benefits

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Electrical Process Engineer Polymers Recycling Skelmersdale Up to £55,000 + Package

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such they are looking for a Electrical Process Engineer to join their Polymers Recycling Facility on a permanent based in Skelmersdale. This role will be leading their optimisation programme across the facility, supporting in the improvement of plant performance, safety and capacity across the site while maintaining quality standards.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying various electrical, mechanical and engineering solutions that will assist with the optimisation of plant performance, capacity, and safety.
• Working closely with the Senior Management teams across the site ensure that all technical preparations are completed prior to any optimisation activities being undertaken. This will include providing structured optimisation plans.
• Coordinating the site by liaising with other company departments to develop strong relationships with various clients.
• Ability to perform plant assessments using data driven analysis.
• Be a strategic thinker capable of taking the project from conception through design development to installation and commissioning.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong track record in process development with experience in material handling and processing in areas such as manufacturing, food processing or waste management.
• Good understanding of root-cause coupled with effective engineering solutions.
• Proven experience in the development of technical solutions from concept through to design, installation and commissioning.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering, chemistry, or physics discipline.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to lead teams and conduct financial reporting.
• Full driving Licence

 

Salary & Package

• Up to £55,000 + Package
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work on a key Polymers Recycling Facility

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.