Jobs from Astute People (1086 Openings)

Commercial Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Outside Operator

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is proud to be partnering with a leading Biomass company to hire an Outside Operator on a FTC for 8 months to join their Power Station in Thetford. The Production Operator role comes with a starting salary of c.£35,000 + overtime + private medical + other benefits. If you have experience on a heavy industrial site with hands on maintenance routines and checks, and ideally have mobile plant licenses, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Operator role Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:

Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
Operate plant systems and equipment following established operating procedures.
Collaborate as a key member of the shift team to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
Conduct basic maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance processes and standards.
Diagnose plant issues and propose effective solutions.
Carry out pre-start inspections, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
Provide clear, accurate, and complete shift handovers.
Follow and promote all safety practices and operational procedures.
Assist the Shift Team Leader in preparing safety-related documentation.
Support and, when necessary, cover responsibilities within the fuel and ash operations team, including driving mobile plant
This role will be working 12-hour shifts – full shift rota can be disclosed upon request

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical or electrical engineering
A health and safety qualification would be ideal but not a necessity
Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power stations, paper mills, refineries, steel production, cement, etc.
Good teamworking skills and willing to pick up other work when needed
Experience in fault finding techniques

Personal Skills The Operator role would suit someone who is:

Safety-conscious with a strong commitment to following procedures and maintaining high standards.
A reliable team player with good communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
Practical and hands-on, with experience operating mobile plant and carrying out routine plant inspections.

Salary and benefits of the Operator role Salary of c. £35,000 (pro-rated

Setting Out Engineer

CONTRACT

TERMS: contract
START DATE: 9/1/22
END DATE: 12/31/22
PAY RATE: $250.0 /DAY

Setting Out Engineer 3-5 month contract

Astute Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a Energy From Waste facility in Falkirk.

Roles to include

Setting out drainage and foundations
Setting out and assisting with roads and curbs
Setting out earthworks
Undertaking as built surveys

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Weekend work

Experience:

engineering: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

CSCS Card (required)

Mechanical Design Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer London Salary up to £45,000 DOE About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading turnkey engineering contractor, designing, installing, operating and maintaining environmentally friendly energy generating systems and networks, to recruit a Mechanical Designer for its London based office. The Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 DOE, 33 days holiday + Bank Holiday’s and flexible working. If you’re a Mechanical Design engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is rapidly expanding and at the forefront of UK’s low carbon energy generating systems, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties:

Design distributed energy schemes, energy centres, District Heating networks up to the point of heat delivery
Assist in rectifying design issues to minimise impact on plant performance
Ability to design systems in the form of schematics, calculations, equipment selection, detailed drawings and BMS control operating strategies
Liaise with internal and external designers, customers and in-house project teams

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

Degree qualified (Desirable)
HNC/HND Qualified (essential)

Personal skills: The Senior Design Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who:

3-5 years’ experience within a design environment
Good understanding of design principles including heating/ cooling distribution, boiler/ CHP systems, with steam system design principles being advantageous but not essential
An understanding of National Design Specifications (NES/NBS) and competent in AutoCAD (2D)

Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role:

Salary up to £45,000 DOE
33 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working

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

Reinforced Concrete Civil/ Structural Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leaders in the design and construction of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear new build power plant to recruit a Civil/Structural Engineer within the reinforced concrete sector. The Civil/Structural Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design and construction phase and comes with a salary of up to £50,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Civil, Structural or Temporary Works Engineer and are eager to contribute to a landmark energy project within the Nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Team, you will be responsible for:

Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant codes (Eurocodes) and project methodology.
Checking and coordinating detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar models and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
Manage and modify structural designs using software such as TEKLA.
Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA processes.
Assessing and responding to Field Changes Requests, Field Information Requests, or Site Non-Conformances from civil works contractors.
Liaising with other stakeholders of the site engineering team or construction team for clarification on site requests.
Coordinating with the back office for clarification on design packages or for resolving design package issues.
Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
Site walkdowns and inspections.
Responsibility for schedule for engineering tasks reporting to the management, scheduling and commercial requirement.
Working with contractors on site to deliver the implementation of engineering solutions.

Professional qualifications & personal characteristics We are looking for someone with the following:

Proven experience in the civil, infrastructure, structural, method, or temporary works engineering and design.
Hands-on knowledge of detailed design processes and their application in construction.
Familiarity with structural software such as TEKLA.
Experience within highly regulated industries, such as nuclear or heavy industry sectors, is desirable.
Previous experience working as a Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Method Engineer, Structural Engineer or Temporary Works Engineer.
Working knowledge of the detailed design phases and how this is transitioned to the construction phase

This role requires security clearance, and employment offers will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role

Basic salary of £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience
Enhanced pension offering of 8% employer contributions
Benefits such as life insurance, income protection, healthcare.

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Planning Lead

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of complex Engineering Solutions and services to the nuclear energy, industrial and petrochemical sector, to recruit a Planning Lead for its Warrington office. The Project Controls Lead position will play a vital role within the project planning team and will manage/oversee the delivery of pre-construction P6 Programme, including constructability. It comes with a salary starting at £50,000 - £75,000 depending on experience. If you’re an experience Primavera 6 software planner who can develop plans from engineering information into a task specific schedule and are looking to work for an organisation that continues to be a pioneer in the nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties: As the Planning Lead you will:

Develop standardized P6 planning work packages using AIMS SOPs, Client Procedures, and referent knowledge to ensure consistency.
Create project-specific schedules, integrating activities across multifunctional teams, and iterating them through project stages up to Level 4 for execution.
Manage cost and resource-loaded P6 programs, monitoring progress and ensuring alignment with Client requirements for pre-construction and project execution.
Optimize project schedules by coordinating with suppliers, client functions, and stakeholders, providing regular updates to project management.
Proactively forecast and analyse project activities using EVA techniques, managing variations and maintaining accurate cost, resource, and schedule profiles.
Foster a collaborative, "best for project" mindset, ensuring open communication, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to AIMS standards and practices.

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

Time Served Apprentice / NVQ level 2 / C&G - and / or suitable experience in construction engineering
HNC/HND (or equal) in an engineering or Project Management discipline.
Proficient in the use of P6 and cost/resource loading scheduling techniques.
Knowledge and application of construction methodologies across MEH scopes.
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CCNSG Safety Passport Training / IOSH Managing Safety Certificate (shortform)

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

Ability to achieve SC status readily.
Minimum of 5 years senior planning lead experience, with direct reports and supplier oversight.
Commercial awareness, e.g. experience in Variation and Claims management with strong presentation and communication skills.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role:

Salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to progress within an international company
Company benefits

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Project Manager

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Project Manage to be involved in the construction of a new EFW facilities in London The strategically important Project Manager role comes with a salary of up to £100,000. If you’re a Project Manager 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 Reporting to the Head of EFW you will:

Successfully deliver large scale projects such as EFW new builds on time and within budget.
Maintaining high levels of health and safety regulations and guidance, including CDM regulations, by leading by example.
Complete engineering and performance projects from inception to close including analysing data, project scoping, engaging with stakeholders and clients, and time and resource management.
Deal with all processing of claims and compensation.
Monitor and report project performance to a high standard.
Cultivate relationships with clients to coordinate projects.
Liaise with procurement, legal and commercial teams.
Manage a team of Project Managers/Site Managers/Team Leaders/Contractors.
Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Head of EFW
Support project development activities, including site visits, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports and proposals.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in project management, renewable energy, or a related field.
- Proven experience in the Project Management across large scale new build power generation projects

Personal skills The Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

A great communicator
Can solve client problems
Is a self-motivator and independent
Design experience

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

Up to £100,000 salary
Car allowance
Benefits Package

Stock Control Chemist

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Stock Control Chemist Hazardous Waste West Bromwich £25,000- £27,000 DOE Introduction We are currently seeking a qualified Stock Control Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of hazardous waste. Working as their Stock Control Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring all waste is managed, labelled and recorded correctly to ensure safe and compliance waste processing at all times. The Role Working as their Senior Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

Supporting the chemist team, ensuring materials coming onto and off-site are consistently safe and are compliant in-line with site permits and environmental regulations.
Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points and ensuring all waste is labelled appropriately.
Carrying out all stock control duties within the site, managing levels of waste on site and reporting these regularly to the management team.
Assisting with non- conformance procedures for any unlabelled or incorrect waste materials, utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
Work to meet site and laboratory targets for processing.
Ensuring house-keeping requirements are maintained and continuous improvement programmes supported.
Undertake all administration tasks as needed and any other tasks.

The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate science qualification to degree level as well as experience working within an administration or stock control environment. This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity on an industrial site, please only apply if this is of interest. This role would suit a recent graduate looking to develop their experience within the hazardous waste/ chemistry sector with an interest in administrative and stock control duties. What’s on Offer

Basic Salary £25,000- £27,000
Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
Full training and support

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

Assistant Site Manager - Based - Warwickshire,

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

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

Mechanical Project Engineer

PERMANENT

TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

£40,000 DOE

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for a Mechanical 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 Mechanical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team in 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 Mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipment’s required for each project.
Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
Survey Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 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 of around £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]