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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste Sector to recruit a Commissioning Lead Engineer on a 12 months contract for its Leeds site. The Commissioning Lead Engineer role comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to HSEQ.  Actively encouraging and leading the contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements.
• Ensure that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into commissioning in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team and that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSEQ requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Lead the commissioning within area of responsibility for the principal contractor and ensure works are executed in accordance with contract requirements, and conform with the approved drawings and standards, project time and budget
• Supervise and check the commissioning works being performed by the contractor in respect of timescales, HSEQ and compliance with the approved drawings and standards
• Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, the Commissioning Manager, Erection Supervisors, HSE and Commercial Dept regarding commissioning works on time delivery, at costs and according to the specified quality and HSE requirements
• Co-ordinates sub-contractor and vendor activities on site in line with programme and project requirements. Ensuring that sub-contractors are coordinated with other site works, material and all other requirements are in place in order for them to efficiently perform required tasks.
• Keep the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all activities

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Lead Engineer role  

• Leeds
• £550.00 Per Day
• 12 Months
• Outside IR35

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in nuclear power to recruit an Environmental Engineer for its Bristol based office. Working on Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C, you will ensure the designs meets required regulations and standards, compliant with the UK’s Nuclear and Environmental Legislation. The Environmental Engineer role comes with a base salary up to £65,000 with life assurance, professional body memberships, 9% minimum pension (8% ER contributions) and 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. If you’re an Environmental Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that specialise in the nuclear steam supply systems with a 50+ year history, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Environmental Manager you will:

• Contribute and manage topics relating to environmental matters for systems and buildings within the designs.
• Support in the design process, construction, and commissioning phases with technical requests and design changed.
• Review reports in conjunction with other design entities.
• Involvement in Assessment Findings from regulators.
• Support systems engineering and layout engineering departments to ensure functional requirements, waste streams, and other environmental monitoring topics.
• Oversee the Chemical Production Inventory and COMAH justifications.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Educated to a degree level in environmental related topics, e.g sustainability, environmental engineering, ecology, geology.

    Personal skills The Environmental Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced working in an Environmental position within Engineering projects.
• Knowledge of environmental implementation requirements and environmental studies.

    Salary and benefits of the Environmental Engineer role  

• A base salary up to £65,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 in total), rising to 28 days.
• Pension (starting at 9%)
• Individual and family private healthcare (inc partner and children up to 24 years old)
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Access to training and Development opportunities.

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person on a 12-month contract for its Scotland site.    The SAP role comes with a day rate of £500.00.      Key skills 

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ). Actively encouraging and leading teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements.
• Ensure that relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and, in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team, that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable.
• Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to provide safety from the system whilst construction / commissioning work is carried out.
• Oversee installation of the HV switching equipment (11kV or higher in special circumstances) and LV switching equipment
• Oversee the energisation of the equipment.
• Responsible for switching operations on the HV and LV switch gear and boards supplied by Contractor and Contractors.
• Lead the log-out / Tag-out office and coordinate all permit to safe work on the installation.
• Liaise with the District Network Operator (DNO) and Independent Connection Party (ICP) on all aspects of connections and switching on the network.
• Participate in site meetings and work closely with Commissioning to ensure full understanding of the testing program.

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SAP role    

• Scotland
• £500.00 Per Day
• 12 Months
• Outside IR35 

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Job Title:              Project Manager – Cabling & Equipment 

Location:              Hinkley Point C (Bridgwater) + Home working  Role Type:            Permanent  Job ID:                  SF40075    

 

Brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main MEH, cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s 2,500 rooms.  

 

Who we are looking for?

As a Cabling & Equipment Project Manager, we are looking for someone with experience as a project manager on a major electrical project. We require someone with a background in delivering design and manufacturing projects whilst liaising with a multitude of suppliers. 

Candidates that have worked in a nuclear environment are ideal however this is not a prerequisite.

 

What will you be doing?

•    Working as part of the electrical team •    Delivery of design, procurement and manufacture of electrical systems  •    Manage cabling & equipment suppliers •    Ensuring cabling & equipment is kept on time, to cost and to high quality •    Ensuring suppliers have the information they need

 

The experience you’ll bring 

•    Degree in relevant engineering subject or appropriate level of experience  •    Experience of working on a similar electrical project •    Experience on a construction site is desirable  •    Prince 2 practitioner beneficial  •    Will need to be have or be able to obtain necessary security clearance

 

What we can offer

•    Generous holiday entitlement •    Travel and accommodation allowance (if qualify) •    Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance •    Share ownership scheme •    Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.

 

About Hinkley Point C

HPC is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

  Construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create 25,000 employment opportunities, up to 1,000 apprenticeships and 64% of the project’s construction value is predicted to go to UK companies   Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UK’s move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year, or 600 million tonnes over its 60-year lifespan.

 

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Head of Gas Market Development 6 Month Contract Jan 2024 Start Inside IR35 £1,500 Per Day Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow Location (Hybrid Available)      About the role: Astute's Power team is partnering with one of the largest energy companies in the UK to support them with a strategic hire for a Gas Market Development ESO leader. Our client is currently looking for a Gas Market Development ESO Leader to join their team based in Warwick or Wokingham. You will be responsible for leading a team of experts to develop long-term Gas market strategies and help align the company's energy transition to attain Net Zero emissions. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the  Gas Market Development ESO you will:

• Lead a team of experts, providing context, direction and guidance that enables them to analyse market trends and dynamics.
• Develop a long-term Gas market strategy for the FSO.
• Contribute to and influence policy development related to the Gas market in the UK, inputting into the vision and high-level model to ensure policy change in the UK and EU.
• Lead large, complex, and multi-faceted initiatives and programmes on behalf of the FSO, mobilising and leading the relevant resources across the FSO (and externally) to ensure the market makes the most appropriate choices related to gas

    Personal skills: The  Gas Market Development ESO role would suit someone who is:

• A proven leader with impeccable influencing and negotiating skills.

• An experienced professional in the Gas sector with demonstrable strategic experience

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 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more.

Role - Assistant Site Manager Location - Warwickshire, Berkshire Package - £35k-45k + benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team 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 an Assistant Site Manager, based in Warwickshire. The Assistant Site Manager role comes with a salary between £35k-45k with a bonus scheme, pension, full health and life cover. If you’re an Assistant Site Manager and are looking to work for an international organisation that is also focused on providing clean energy for future generations, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Project Management you will:  

• Site management of large utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects
• Quality control management and contractual requirements reviewal
• Ensuring UK health and safety compliance, including progress and quality reporting according to the CDM regulations
• Onsite coordination of subcontractors and activity management
• Liaising with the Project Management team, escalating any risks to programme, quality or budget
• Site documentation preparation, O&M and safety file compilations

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

• Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
• Familiarity with site management or supervision in construction.
• Background in civil, structural or electrical works.
• SMSTS or SSTS training is beneficial.
• CSCS card a plus.
• First Aid trained a plus.

    Personal skills: The Assistant Site Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
• Fluent in English.
• Desire to work in an international Company.

.     Salary and benefits of the Assistant Site Manager role:

• Salary from £35k-45k
• Bonus KPI driven
• Pension ER’s contributions up to 6%
• Full Health cover
• 4 x Life cover
• 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 02393 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.   INDRED

Senior Solar PV Engineer Location – Cambridgeshire OR Swindon Package - £35k - £43k + 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 Senior Solar PV Engineers opportunities exist to provide routine maintenance, testing and remedial work on solar PV systems.                    Roles & Responsibilities As Senior Solar PV Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Complying with company procedures
• Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
• Performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs
• Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.
• Job specific risk assessment, analysis and operational Limitations. Report all near misses to manager
• Supervision and coordination of third party contractors carrying out works on site

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

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations.
• C&G 2382-18
• C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
• HV AP qualification
• 3+ Year in Solar PV O&M both ground mount and roof top installations

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

• £35k - £43k 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

Construction Project Manager – Solar & Battery Remote based £80k + 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 a Construction Project Manager to provide Project Management for the Construction Management team within the Services department to plan and execute a program of consented projects and work on a portfolio of ready to build solar and battery sites.                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Construction Director you will be responsible for:  

• Manage a pipeline of Project work through all stages including identification, quotation, approval, scheduling, planning, execution, technical completion, de-snagging, invoicing and warranty claims.
• Identify sources of new work from end of warranty inspections, maintenance inspection reports, serial defects and upgrade opportunities.
• Forecast the team's long-term resource demand and supply. Action any imbalances.
• Line managing a Site Manager(s) providing coaching, motivation and continuous improvement of quality standards.
• Develop relationships with a selection of quality sub-contractors, managing their site works and providing timely feedback.
• Draw up a consolidated ongoing Project Plan to identify the resources, materials, plant, procedures, costs and timeframes.

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

• Experience managing a program of mechanical, electrical and civil project work
• Experience working on Grid connected Power Generation sites
• Experience producing project plans and programs
• Experience managing solar/battery Principle and sub-contractors
• Experience delivering projects safely, on time and on budget
• Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering qualifications
• Relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH or SMST
• Knowledge of the construction activities for solar farms

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

• £75k - £80k basic
• Pension/Healthcare/Life assurance
• Remote OR Hybrid working available

    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