Astute People

Engineering Manager

Warrington

Competitive Salary plus company benefits

 

Introduction

Our client is one of the UK's leading nuclear decommissioning companies, offering a full range of project related work in the Warrington area. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to support their dismantling Engineering Team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Co-ordination of the engineering team and definition of priorities in relation to the project objectives
• To ensure that all interfaces’ data is correctly defined and justified. This will include working with radiological data, inventories, and other data sources.
• Ensure that documentation is available and accessible in a central repository, including existing documents, photos, and background information.
• Interface management and document co-ordination
• Follow-up of the major technical issues within the project, particularly those which cross functions and disciplines. This will include management of all relevant interfaces. 
• Co-ordination of engineering teams to meet the requirements of the project and customer
• Management and arbitration of changes to the configuration of the engineering files
• Occasional support to engineering teams, especially in the case of contractual exchanges with Material and Time suppliers where there is a need to provide a global vision of all requirements.
• Ensure that the services delivered by the teams meet the needs of the project in terms of cost and time

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• BSc/MSc in Engineering or relevant field
• Proven Leadership
• 8+ Years Experience
• Previous experience on a Nuclear Site or other highly regulated site
• Recognised SME

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £Competitive Salary

• Company benefits.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to 

[email protected]  or ring 02393 919 668 and ask to speak to Richard Hambry who can tell you more.

Head of Performance Reporting Bristol £45k basic + 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 utility scale Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for a Head of Performance Reporting to be responsible for ensuring the collection, reporting and analysis of all organisational information relating to performance and finance.                           Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Managing Director you will be responsible for:

• To be responsible for the effective management and performance of staff within the Department

• To ensure completion of appraisals and quarterly reviews of all direct reports
• Strategic management of the team, setting goals and objectives in line with companies’ goals.
• Working closely with the Commercial Team to develop, agree and maintain an appropriate reporting structure for all new business acquisitions.
• Lead on recruitment ensuring team is fully staffed and appropriate training/development plans are set.
• Hold primary responsibility for maintenance, production, and enhancement of various reporting formats, for release on a routine basis – monthly, quarterly, and annually, across both internal and external audiences (including lenders and fund board members). This may involve adding qualitative text to reports based on underlying asset management issues (plant performance, contractual matters etc).

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

• Analytical skills to evaluate data and performance / operational metrics is required.
• Industry experience would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, visual basic etc) is required.
• Experience in Operational Management is required.

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

• £45k basic
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance

    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 Technical Sales team is exclusively partnered with a market-leading manufacturer of innovative cable and pipe sealing solutions, used extensively across industries including rail, advanced facilities, pharma, telecoms, and construction. We are currently recruiting a Technical Sales Manager to further develop the company’s presence in the Industry & Infrastructure market across the South of England. The role will involve developing engineering specifications with leading design firms, as well as working directly with owners, operators, and contractors to expand adoption of these specialist solutions. This is a customer-facing, consultative role that combines business development with technical engagement, offering the opportunity to grow sales in both established and emerging market sectors.                     Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Sales Manager, you will:

• Identify and target Industry & Infrastructure companies (rail, advanced facilities, pharma, telecoms, construction) to secure product specifications in key projects.
• Develop opportunities from early-stage prospecting through to standard specification or approved supplier status.
• Maintain and grow an existing client base of owners, operators, designers, and installers.
• Search for and qualify new projects, engaging directly with decision-makers including engineers, contractors, and resellers.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and forums to network and identify new opportunities.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, installation training, and project support to specifying engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Drive sustainable sales growth through targeted account planning and execution.
• Manage the full sales cycle using the company’s CRM system and provide accurate forecasting, market insight, and feedback for product planning.
• Provide pre-sales technical advice and support, including design input for bespoke products where required.

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

• University degree or equivalent experience (consideration given to candidates with relevant industry experience in place of formal qualifications).
• Proven professional sales experience, ideally presenting technical or complex solutions to engineers and decision-makers.
• Existing relationships within owner/operators, engineering consultancies, contracting and design firms.
• Knowledge of civil construction, electrical, control, automation, or mechanical systems within the target markets.
• Strong understanding of industrial sales processes with the ability to create and deliver structured business plans.
• Demonstrable business development experience, including prospect engagement and long sales-cycle management.

    Personal skills The Technical Sales Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Effective networking skills and the ability to influence at multiple organisational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting to groups and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from initiation to close.
• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation to work independently across a large territory.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the UK, with occasional international trips.

    Salary and benefits of the Technical Sales Manager role  

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company car.
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to represent an industry-leading brand and work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

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CAD Engineer – Industrial and Process Plant

London

3 month Contract role, potentially longer

 

Competitive day rates, depending on experience

 

Introduction…

Astute have been selected to source a CAD Engineer to work for a sustainable energy company in London on a 3 month contract which could extend to 6 months and beyond. They create bespoke solutions per site/company to ensure they are as energy efficient as possible and we’re looking for a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer to join the time to help through a busy period with project work across mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural disciplines.

 

At interview stage, there will be a 3D AutoCAD competency test, likely to involve conversion of a 2D drawing into 3D using the 2D DWG in under an hour.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer, you will be responsible for:

 

• Preparing 2D and 3D drawings layout drawings
• Working on a variety of projects, anything from hospital plant room design and install, to HVAC design in airports
• Design the layout and integration of new or modified equipment for HVAC and plant rooms
• Able to conduct site surveys in order to accurately draw and design
• Able to design to programme and timescales
• Liaising with project teams, suppliers and clients alike
• Read P&IDs and update design drawings

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Minimum 2 years of genuine AutoCAD 2D and 3D experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or AutoCAD MEP
• An excellent general understanding of engineering principles and piping standards
• HNC or HND is engineering hugely preferable
• Clash detection experience with Autodesk Navisworks is desirable
• Revit and BIM modelling experience also desirable
• As a contractor, you must have your own laptop and AutoCad 3D licence

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Competitive day rates
• Initial 3 month contract with the potential extension to 6 months and longer
• Working from home but closer to central London is best, but please feel free to apply if you’re further afield

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an O&M Plant Attendant (Assistant) for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Slough, Berkshire. The O&M Plant Attendant comes with a basic salary of £35,496 + £5,000 shift allowance + private medical + other benefits.  If you’re a Plant Attendant/Mobile Plant Operator 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 Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Support the Shift Team with the safe and efficient operation of the plant during normalised running hours and during start-up/shut-down procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections/walk rounds to ensure the plant is operating as intended.
• Report of incidents in a timely manner
• Carry out first line maintenance.
• Drive and operating a range of mobile plant including forklift trucks, front loading shovel and excavators etc. in the tipping hall area as well as the ash hall
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Permit and H&S Legislation

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Mobile plant licences would be highly advantageous (forklift, counterbalance, front loading shovel, etc)

    Personal skills and prior experience The O&M Plant Attendant role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working in a heavy process environment such as Power Station, Biomass, Aggregate/Tarmac/Cement Works, Steel Works, Paper Mill etc
• Good teamworking skills to adapt to different duties when required

    Salary and benefits of the O&M Plant Attendant role  

• A salary of £35,496
• Shift allowance of £5,000   
• Private medical
• Other benefits

 

 

Job Description Job Title Lead Project Controller Department Group Projects Company Urenco Limited Location Any Urenco location Reports to Manager of Project Support Security Clearance Level SC Date 25/2/2020 Version 2 JE Reference   prepared by Paul Clarke Travel Requirements This role requires the mobility to work at Urenco location for periods of time and will require travel of up to 50%.   Job Purpose Act as local lead for a Project Support team. Direct and support the local delivery of project support to projects. This role may be either a full time role or a part-time depending on team size. The Lead Project Controller will directly support local projects and portfolio demands, and act as a first line customer point of contact.   Job Dimensions Urenco Group’s global project portfolio of small and medium projects accumulating up to €100 million annual capex. Select projects ranging from €50 million to in excess of €500 million. Direct Reports Ranging from 2 to 15 (typically planning, estimating, cost or risk related resources) Indirect Reports Ranging from 0 to 5 (contractor, at multiple geographical locations) Budgetary Responsibility None Other Dimensions The role has multiple stakeholders as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group consequently the ability, and availability to travel to and work in several locations is required.   Organisational & Job Context This role forms part of Group Projects, Project Support team, which provides direct project support to effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of project expenditure. The Lead Project Controller will be assigned to a portfolio of minor projects or a major project and supplying project support at portfolio level and ensure the optimum use of Project Support personnel in accordance with Urenco’s policies and procedures. The will normally work remotely from line management and are expected to be able to operate with autonomy whilst providing services to several customers.   Accountability Example Performance Indicators Safety Culture

• Actively promote a pro-active safety culture throughout the project lifecycle and across the Group

 

• Zero fatalities, OSHA, reportable events or Lost Time Incidents

Project Control

• Accountable for the delivery of portfolio level reports including forward resource planning
• Develop project control strategies specific to the project requirements and own the project controls plan
• Ensure alignment between the business objectives and the project delivery strategy
• Ensure alignment between the contractual requirements and the project delivery strategy
• Flow down project control requirements to the supply chain 
• Ensure optimal use of Project Support resources both contract and Staff

• Fit for purpose project control strategies and plans
• Robust project control processes aligned with the business requirement
• Flow down of terms and conditions to enable succinct reporting

Status Reporting

• Overall responsibility for the reporting of project status in relation to safety, scope, cost, schedule and Business benefits objectives
• Provide portfolio / business level reporting
• Analysis of project progress metrics to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Analysis of supply chain progress to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Responsibility for implementing project control metrics to enable performance analysis

• All work conducted in line with Urenco’ policies and procedures
• On time reporting of both project and portfolio information

Integration

• Develop a high performance team, ensuring flawless integration of all sub-disciplines and functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the day-to-day activities of the project control team ensuring project and commercial requirements are fulfilled
• Support the requirements of the project manager and project owner / end client

• Evidence that projects are using and incorporating specialist knowledge in project execution process
• Efficient and effective delivery of Project Support

URENCO’s Commercial Position

• Ensure URENCO’s commercial position is robustly protected through the application of industry best practice in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation and contract management

• Number/Effect of successful contractor claims against Urenco
• Cost and Schedule effects of URENCO initiated changes
• Across the Project lifecycle (performance derived from Project Reporting)

Good Practice Development

• The role will ensure knowledge is retained and transferred and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement

 

• Support the creation and update of project policies and procedures using lesson learnt and previous good practices

  Education & Qualifications Required Essential/ Desirable Experience Needed Essential/ Desirable

• Educated to Degree level a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Project Management  or Project controls Qualification / Accreditation such as APM, PMI or ACostE Etc.

E D  

• Min. 5 years’ experience of managing project control teams
• Min. one project exceeding €10 million
• Demonstrable experience across the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to hand-over
• Min. 10 years working within multi-cultural teams
• Demonstrable success in project delivery outside the nuclear industry

E E D D E   Specific know-how and skills required Essential/ Desirable Behavioural Competencies Competency Level

• Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Project Control Strategies
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategies that successfully deliver project to Business objectives (safety, budget, cost, benefits)
• Experience of and be skilled in managing ambiguity and being confident to take accountability for delivering to the Business
• Experience of managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP, able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context.
• Demonstrable ability in building teams of highly performing professionals,  communicating strategy and building a team accountable for delivery
• Solid knowledge of leading project controls personnel 
• Skilled in leading project teams to success with minimal supervision.
• Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
• Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims.
• Conversant in business English
• Conversant in business language specific to role location

  E E E D E E D D D E E

• Team Leadership Ability to align multicultural team members around clear, common goals to successfully achieve project objectives, in roles ranging from oversight or “management by influencing” to active deliver.
• Driving for Results Continuous drive to achieve and exceed challenging goals, bringing a restless desire to continuously improve
• Focus on Performance Holding team members and contributors accountable to all standards of performance.
• Acting Decisively Taking action to position URENCO to succeed in the future. Willingness to accept personal risk, inherent where action is based on trends and forecasts rather than complete data and information.
• Going Beyond the Data Ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related and identify underlying issues.
• Customer Orientation Focusing effort on discovering and meeting the customer’s (project, or business) requirements.
• Thirst for Knowledge Driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to improve subject matter, organisational, and personnel knowledge.
• Building a Learning Culture Supporting and enabling others to develop their capability in line with organisational needs and personal and professional aspirations.
• Working Collaboratively Works co-operatively with others, seeking input from others within the business, as opposed to working separately or in isolation.
• Challenger Mentality Thinks independently to offer alternative views or suggestions based on a robust understanding of the subject matter and the situation or issue.

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Health Safety and Environmental Lead for its site operations on Hinkley Point C.  The rewarding Health, Safety and Environmental Lead role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 per annum, with the opportunity to join some of the leading work currently on-going at Hinkley Point C.   If you’re a HSE Lead and are looking to work for an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of QHSE you will:  

• Lead and develop the HPC HSE team, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, and Radioprotection processes and systems.
• Manage internal and supplier audits, certifications (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO19443), and other assurance activities.
• Support the executive team in meeting regulatory requirements, such as CDM.
• Collaborate with project and construction teams to implement and monitor HSE programs and performance indicators.
• Coordinate with site function leads for efficient resource use while maintaining functional independence.
• Act as the primary contact for clients and authorities (e.g., HSE, ONR) regarding HSE events and performance.
• Lead accident and incident analysis, implement action plans, and monitor progress.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and the closing process of accidents and incidents.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Expertise in ISO standards (14001, 45001, 19443) and knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, ideally with an internal auditor certification for ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• IOSH/NEBOSH safety certification.
• Experience in accident/incident investigation and problem-solving.
• Experience in highly regulated industries, with nuclear industry experience preferred.
• Project delivery experience and work on construction sites or challenging environments.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and performance management techniques (FMEA, A-Z, 5 Whys LEAN, Six Sigma).

    Personal skills The HSE Lead role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent team-working and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Results-driven with a focus on meeting commitments and deadlines.
• Resilient and adaptable with a positive outlook.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

    Salary and benefits of the HSE Lead role  

• Basic Salary up to £70,000
• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 years’ service) 8% Employer pension contribution and many more fantastic benefits.   

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Solar Field Service Engineer – Renewable Energy Berkshire Up to £38,000     About the role: Astute’s renewables team is partnered with one of the UK leading Solar O&M suppliers to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer. The solar field service engineer will be providing site maintenance across O&M solar farm. This role comes with a salary of up to £38,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company vehicle. If you’re a field service engineer and are looking to work for an organisation committed to a great work culture and career development, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: The solar field service engineer role will have to:  

• Assist with preventive and corrective site maintenance
• Demonstrate fault finding and diagnostic skills to identify and resolve reactive maintenance issues
• Comply with HSE policies outlined by the company
• Build positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Be willing to response to breakdowns in a timely manner
• Communicate with management, including highlighting any risks found
• Complete accurate and timely administrative reports for jobs
• Any other duties as required

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

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification or equivalent
• City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
• 18th edition

    Personal skills: The solar field service role would suit someone who has:

• A UK Driving License
• High Voltage experience, although not essential.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulation Standards
• The willingness to participate in an on-call rota
• Strong Electrical fault-finding skills

    Salary and benefits of the field service role:

• Salary of up to £38,000
• Competitive call out rate
• 25-day holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Companywide 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 07441 391 419 to speak to  Laura Milsom who can tell you more.   INDREN