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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading critical power infrastructure organisation to recruit a Technical Sales Executive for its Gosport site.

The strategically important Technical Sales Executive role comes with a salary of £40k. If you’re a Technical Sales Executive 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 of the Technical Sales Executive role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will:  

• Manage key NHS accounts by building strong, long-term relationships with Estates, Facilities and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and develop sales opportunities for remedial works, equipment replacements and new UPS, IPS/Medical-IT and generator installations.
• Follow up quotations proactively, ensuring customers understand the requirements, benefits and urgency of recommended remedial or replacement works.
• Review engineers' service reports to identify potential sales and remedial opportunities, working closely with Service Coordinators to produce accurate and timely quotations.
• Conduct regular customer meetings and site visits, providing account reviews, discussing ongoing requirements and identifying future opportunities.
• Work closely with electrical engineers and contractors to understand installation requirements and ensure suitable electrical supplies and associated works are specified.
• Develop new business relationships with hospitals, consultants, Estates Managers and other relevant stakeholders to expand the customer base.
• Support framework and preferred supplier opportunities, ensuring the business is appropriately positioned with existing and prospective NHS customers.
• Work with consultants and Hospital Estates Managers to specify solutions that meet relevant technical requirements, including HTM 06-01 standards.
• Collaborate with internal service, engineering and coordination teams to ensure a seamless customer journey from initial opportunity through quotation, order and delivery.

  Professional qualifications  

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Minimum 3 years' experience in account management, technical sales or a related commercial role, ideally within UPS, IPS, critical power, electrical engineering or a similar industry.
• Proven experience in a proactive, field-based customer-facing role.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent listening, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing key accounts and developing structured account plans.
• Strong commercial awareness with the drive to identify and convert opportunities.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple customer requirements and priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated, dependable and results-focused.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with technical and operational teams.

 

Personal skills  

The Technical Sales Executive role would suit someone who is:

 

• Excellent communication skills – You need to communicate clearly and confidently with hospital staff, engineers, consultants and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Good relationship-building skills – The advert says you should enjoy talking to people, be a good listener and be able to create trust with customers and key accounts.
• Organised, motivated and reliable – You need strong time-management skills and should be dependable, driven, focused and organised to manage customers, quotes, meetings and opportunities effectively.

 

Salary and benefits of the Technical Sales Executive role  

• Salary - £40k OTE
• Commission
• Car Allowance & mileage paid
• Pension  
• Private Health Care

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Role - Assistant Site Manager Location - Bracon Ash/East Anglia 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

Junior Electrical Design Engineer Solar/Battery Storage UK (Home-based/Remote) Up to £35,000       Introduction Astute 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 a enthusiastic Junior Electrical Engineer to be responsible for ensuring projects are designed to the highest industry standards                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Junior Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for:

• General electrical design activities including SLD preparation, cable sizing calculations, earthing layouts, and cable management solutions for the installation of DC and AC systems in solar farms and energy storage projects
• Ensuring timely completion of engineering designs, reading and interpreting design specifications and technical drawings, and evaluating technical specifications in tender documentation to identify risks and implications for projects.
• Providing engineering expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve project challenges.
• Attending project progress meetings with engineering management and collaborate closely with colleagues in layout design, purchasing, project development, project management, and the subsidiaries.
• Managing relationships, work with Technical Advisor on development sites and ad hoc requirements, and support sales, purchasing, and construction departments in project implementation and realization.
• Preparing accurate as-built calculations, drawings package, and technical documentation for projects.
• Collaborating with the Sales team and other engineering disciplines to seamlessly integrate specifications into the design concept.
• Upholding the company's goals, maintaining a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all Company policies, procedures, and ethical codes, including the anti-bribery policy and QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) policy.

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

• Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy
• HNC/HND or equivalent minimum; BSc, BEng or equivalent desired
• Experience within renewables industry, energy storage either in consultancy, DNO, ICP, renewable energy developer, or alternatively another engineering environment
• Knowledge and understanding of international and UK electrical standards
• Experience with EPlan, AutoCAD (desirable) and simulation software such as PVSyst (desirable) and PV Design (desirable)
• Understanding of workflow between developer, EPC and TA in utility-scale PV project development
• Knowledge of PV industry modelling and simulating assumptions and of Energy Storage Systems (desirable)
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and problem solving

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

• Salary of up to £35,000 +bonus
• Pension contribution up to 6%
• Full health cover
• 33 days annual leave – inclusive of bank holidays
• Company equipment – mobile, laptop and 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 07488885429 to speak to Esther Fan who can tell you more.     INDREN

Site Chemist Hazardous Waste

West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000

 

Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Site Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their  Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective sampling, testing and analysis of the waste on-site to ensure safe and compliance processing at all times.

 

The Role

Working as their Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the team of on-site Chemists, assisting with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site 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. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
• Assisting with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
• Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
• Utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
• 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 such as chemist check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets etc.
• Other tasks as needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist role or working within an industrial lab with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry.

This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity outdoors in all weather conditions.

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary £25,000- £30,000
• 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]

Role:

Bid Co-Ordinator – High Voltage

Location:

Southampton

Package Details:

Competitive salary, good pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, private healthcare, 39 Hours per week with the option of flexible working

 

Introduction…

We are currently recruiting for a Bid Co-Ordinator (HV) to work for our global client who are a world leader in cable technology. You’ll be responsible for managing the complete tender process from enquiry to tender submission through to order capture.

You’ll need previous account management and client relationship building experience, as well as experience of working on and delivering sales proposals, bids, and tenders. You’ll need to be well organised and able to coordinate with all internal stakeholders as well as being the client’s single point of contact.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the HV Bid Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting customer enquires & managing tenders- simple of cables through to complex turnkey contracts involving civil works, cable installation, jointing works, and commissioning testing.
• Managing the complete tender process from enquiry to tender submission through to order capture
• Acting as single point contact for all internal and external communication on tenders
• Determining bid tactics and pricing of offers
• Collating technical, operational, and commercial information as part of the preparation of any tender submission.
• Evaluating options to provide optimised project solutions
• Undertaking post tender discussions and contract negotiation with the customer
• Tracking major projects in the UK marketplace, developing new business opportunities and long-term customer relationships

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as business management.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary
• 8% employer pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Option of flexible working

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393910037 and ask to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.

Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England. The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
• Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
• Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
• Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
• Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
• Provide technical support on plant issues.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
• Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
• IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar

Personal skills The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
• Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
• Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
• Budgetary experience

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• Industry competitive salary
• Pension
• Bonus opportunity
• Further full company benefits
• Opportunity lead & manage major plant upgrade projects

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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading specialist engineering business delivering innovative solutions across nuclear decommissioning, radioactive waste management, and waste treatment. We are recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to join their team supporting projects at Hartlepool Power Station during its decommissioning phase. The Project Manager role comes with a salary up to £65,000, benefits package, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within the nuclear sector. If you’re an Electrical Project Manager with experience delivering complex engineering projects and managing electrical interfaces with key stakeholders, including DNOs and National Grid, then submit your CV to apply today. Both permanent and contract options are considered for this opportunity. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Project Manager role Reporting to the Head of PMO you will:  

• Lead the delivery of electrical engineering projects, managing scope, programme, budget, and stakeholder requirements.
• Act as the key interface between project teams, contractors, and external electrical stakeholders.
• Manage electrical infrastructure activities, including installation, commissioning, modifications, and maintenance works.
• Coordinate electrical works within live and regulated environments, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, permits, and industry standards.
• Manage interfaces with network stakeholders, ensuring project requirements, connections, and technical requirements are delivered successfully.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Produce project reports and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Formal Project Management qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing electrical engineering or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, or heavy industry.
• Experience managing electrical systems or electrical interfaces would be highly advantageous.
• A relevant engineering, STEM, or project management qualification would be desirable.

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

• Experienced in delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Confident managing technical teams, contractors, and client relationships.
• Eligible to obtain SC level clearance or hold current SC level clearance.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Project Manager role  

• Salary between £60,000 - £65,000, doe.
• Open to either contract or permanent candidates.
• Company benefits to be discussed.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant engineering projects.
• Support towards professional accreditation where applicable.

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Role – Site Manager - Solar Location - Ipswich Package - £350 - £450 per day (8 month contract)     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering 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 to recruit a Site Manager for its Euston site. The Site Manager role comes with a salary of £350 - £450 depending on experience. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.       Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Project Management UK you will:

• Manage onsite  services to concurrent turn-key EPC Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK.
• Ensuring quality control and contractual requirements are upheld.
• Maintain HSQE standards on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Reporting of quality control, progress and HSE.
• Coordinating contractors and sub-contractors on site.
• Preparing all documentation for project handover and O&M or safety file compilation.
• Manage logistics and materials and deliveries onsite.
• Communication between stakeholders: ICP, subcontractors, landowners, DNO’s client etc.

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

• MUST have Site Manager experience on Utility scale solar PV projects (40MW+).
• ‘Tracker’ mounting structure experience a plus.
• SMSTS trained.
• Black CSCS card preferable.
• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).
• First Aid Trained a plus.
• German speaking a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on a number of site, staying locally for the construction phase.

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

• Ability to manage multiple projects on a number of site, staying locally for the construction phase.
• Desire to work for an International company.
• German speaking is a plus.

    Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role:

• £350  - £ 4 50 per day  depending on experience.
• 8 month contract
• Permanent candidates will be considered too

    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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.   INDREN