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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading global provider of Energy-from-Waste (EfW) solutions, this organisation delivers turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects across the full lifecycle, to recruit a Commissioning Engineer for its Glasgow Anaerobic Digestion Project on either a long-term contract or permanent basis.   Responsibilities and duties of the Commissioning Engineer role   You will:  

• Perform hands on commissioning tasks in the field across mechanical, electrical, and process systems within assigned scope.
• Manage and coordinate commissioning activities for allocated systems in line with the commissioning programme and project milestones.
• Ensure systems are commissioned in accordance with design documentation, employer’s requirements, project specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors during commissioning activities, ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and to schedule.
• Act as a technical interface between subcontractors, engineering disciplines, and the commissioning management team.
• Identify deviations, technical issues, and risks, proposing and implementing corrective actions in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare, manage, and complete commissioning documentation, including test protocols, check sheets, punch lists, and handover dossiers.
• Ensure commissioning QA/QC documentation is completed accurately and on time prior to system handover, PAC, or takeover
• Willingness to travel and work on site throughout the Commissioning stage
• Must have experience on large-scale industrial plants as a Commissioning Engineer ideally on RG (Renewable Gas) plants e.g. AD (Anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, utilities or balance of plant).
• AD (Anaerobic digestion) plant commissioning and operating knowledge
• Hold a SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
• Valid SCC training certificate or equivalent
• DCS System knowledge

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Engineer role 

• Glasgow
• Competitive Rates
• May 2026
• Long-term Contract / Permanent

Electrical Technician (Nuclear)

12 Months +

Berkshire

£37.00 per hour

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We are recruiting for an Electrical Technician with experience within the Nuclear sector for a role on a busy site in Berkshire.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Installation and commissioning of instrumentation
• Electrical inspection and testing
• Completion of electrical test certificates
• Carry out diagnostics and problem solving for electrical and instrument systems
• Calibration of instrumented systems
• Acceptance and hand-back of PTWs
• Performing all assigned tasks to agreed Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSE performance

 

You will need to possess experience of electrical installations and a sound knowledge control systems and process instrumentation.

 

Essential Requirements:

• Degree Qualified or relevant experience to an equivalent level
• Previous EC&I commissioning experience gained within Nuclear projects
• A proven track record of delivering to set deadlines within an electrical, control and instrumentation team  
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2394 & 2935 is desirable for this role
• Ability to communicate effectively with onsite team
• IT literate with experience of MS Office

 

To be considered this role you must have current SC clearance or higher. If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Gemma Harfield on 02392 288 209 or email [email protected]

Astute’s Technical Sales team is exclusively partnered with a market-leading manufacturer of innovative cable and pipe sealing solutions, widely used in the data centre sector. These products are trusted by hyperscale developers, colocation providers, and major contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performance installations. We are currently recruiting a Technical Sales Manager to further develop the company’s presence in the data centre market across the UK. This is a consultative technical sales role, working with design consultants, engineering firms, owners, operators, and contractors to secure engineering specifications and support projects from concept to completion.                     Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Sales Manager, you will:

• Identify and target key data centre market players including developers, hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and their engineering partners.
• Generate specifications with design engineers, contractors, and integrators for adoption in major data centre projects.
• Develop business from initial contact through to approved supplier or standard specification status.
• Maintain and grow existing relationships with owners, operators, designers, and installers.
• Search for and qualify new project opportunities to maximise market potential.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and forums to network and uncover new leads.
• Present technical solutions for applications such as electrical containment, fire protection, cable management, and mechanical systems via presentations, site visits, and installation training.
• Create and execute targeted sales plans to achieve business growth.
• Manage the full sales cycle using the company CRM system, ensuring accurate forecasting and market intelligence reporting.
• Provide pre-sales technical advice, including design input for bespoke products when required.

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

• Professional sales experience, ideally presenting technical or complex solutions to engineers and decision-makers.
• Existing relationships with owner/operators, engineering consultancies, contractors, and design firms.
• Knowledge of data centre design principles (electrical containment, fire protection, cable management, mechanical systems) – desirable but not essential.
• Proven business development skills with the ability to plan, prospect, and convert new opportunities.
• Strong understanding of industrial business practices and consultative sales techniques.

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

• Effective networking skills with the ability to influence at multiple organisational levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in presenting to groups and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex, long-term projects from inception to completion.
• Organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently across a national 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 in the growing UK data centre market.

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Welder – Energy from Waste Protos EFW Competitive Rate 10 Months     About the role: Astute’s Power team are exclusively partnering with a global company specialising in integrated fabrication and construction solutions to recruit a Welder on a 10-month contract for its Protos EFW site. The Welder role comes with competitive rate.                   Key skills:

• Reading installation drawing as appropriate
• Fabricating and install metal work/pipework across the process plant.
• Operate fabrication machinery to carry out small scale fabrication functions on site commensurate with the role
• Carry out pressure and leak testing activities and/or replacing materials/components as required
• Produce patch repairs from sheet metal, drilling and tapping where necessary

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:

• 10-month contract
• Competitive Rate

    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 02393910473 to speak to Lucy Pook who can tell you more.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Plastic Recycling Avonmouth £41,700 - Monday- Friday Days 

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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their largest polymer recycling facility in the UK, based in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance Technician, 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 the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
• Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
• Working across all processing plant
• Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment, motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
• Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
• Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
• Keep records using CMMS
• Working as part of a shift pattern
• Other duties as required.

 

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
• Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
• Pneumatic skills and experience

 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Package of up to £41,700
• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].

Project Engineer – Lifting Bridgwater, Somerset Up to £50,000 salary Our client is currently looking for a Project Engineer to join their team based in Bridgwater, Somerset. The successful candidate will be working on a large nuclear power station and be responsible for the production of technical solutions, design and engineering of heavy lift. Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Design and production of engineering drawings for the safe execution of projects methodologies
• Producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements and other key documents
• Supporting and overseeing in the execution of a lifting project
• Ensuring projects are delivered to outstanding HSEQ requirements
• Devising smart engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projects
• Attending site meetings

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

• Degree qualified
• NVQ Level 5 Lifting Operations / Appointed Person
• Prior experience of heavy lifting

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

• Competitive salary up to 50K
• Accommodation covered if outside the area
• Opportunity to work on the largest construction site across Europe

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441 391887 and ask to speak to Richard Hambry who can tell you more.

Integration Engineer- BESS/Solar

Remote working

£60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)

 

 

About the role:

 

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading energy service provider who specialises in providing a range of EPC services including the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants within the renewable industry. They are recruiting for an Integration Engineer to work remotely.

 

The strategically important Integration Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £56,906, pension contribution, and hybrid working option.

 

If you’re an experienced Project Manager or Project Engineer with previous working knowledge of the solar industry or BESS and are looking to work for an organization that is working to guarantee a clean energy supply for future generations, then upload your CV to apply today.

 

 

               

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Head of Project Management you will:

·         Provide the critical link between the delivery and engineering teams to ensure smooth transition of key project information.

·         Take a significant role in preparing key Solar PV and/or BESS design elements and functional specifications, including: SLD’s, inverter and transformer sizing, cable sizing and routing, communications and networking, interconnection to ICP works etc.

·         Management of third-party consultants for design review, industry standard guidance and quality management services.

·         Support the preparation of project tender information. Additionally, prepare subcontractor or suppliers’ specifications and scope of works for contracting including component selection.

·         Provide support and oversight for project commissioning and completion of contractual performance testing. Identify necessary resources and ensure supplier and subcontractor commissioning is completed in line with contractual requirements.

·         Contribute to and maintain all required project documentation including as built for operational handover.

·         Identify and escalate any risks to budget, programme, or quality to Senior Management.

·         Support Project Managers with preparation of progress reports, project timelines and budget management.

·         Provide support and mentorship to wider Engineering team to increase familiarity with Solar PV technologies.

 

 

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

·         Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent qualification with demonstratable Solar PV/BESS experience.

·         Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK is mandatory.

·         Familiarity with E: Plan, PVSyst, AutoCAD or equivalent software is a plus.

·         Proficient IT skills. Familiarity with MS Office suite. Experience of MS Project, Jira and Confluence a plus.

 

 

Personal skills:

The Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role would suit someone who has:

·         Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.

·         Flexible – the role will require some international travel staying overnight or longer.

·         Desire to work in an international Company.

 

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role:

·         Salary of up to £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE).

·         Remote working

·         Car allowance negotiable

·         Pension contribution

·         33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

 

 

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.

 

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer to join their team in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical application of structural engineering within highly regulated sectors and possess security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£65 per hour and will start with a 12 month contract. Suitable candidates will ideally work in their Oxfordshire sites on a hybrid basis, however if further away, applications will still be considered. If you’re a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:

• Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process
• Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications
• Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
• Contribution to design reviews
• Preparation of technical specifications
• Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Delivering functions above that of a Design Engineer
• A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of structures and foundations using Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.
• Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.
• Knowledge and understanding of Structural steel connections and connection types.
• Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position

    Personal skills The Principal/Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process.

    Salary and benefits of the Principal/Senior Structural Engineer role  

• £50 - £65 an hour
• 12-month contract

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