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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading high voltage specialist with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a HV jointer in Scotland, around the Glasgow area. The HV jointer role comes with a salary of up to £43,700 basic doe, plus up a 20% performance bonus, a yearly profit share (~£8,000), guaranteed overtime and much more. If you’re a HV jointer and are looking to work for an organisation that plays a leading role in delivering high voltage works across the UK then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the HV jointer role Reporting to the engineering manager you will:

• Carry out terminations and jointing at 33kV
• Test and fault find where necessary
• Excavate, shore, and prepare joint bays
• Adhere to strict health and safety site regulations
• Be prepared to stay away most weeks Monday-Friday

  Professional qualifications No formal qualifications required but we are looking for someone with the following experience:

• 3+ years experience jointing at 33kV or above
• Strong experience carrying out terminations and jointing
• Experience with underground/substation jointing is ideal
• Experience working in new-build substation environments is ideal
• Experience developing complex commercial agreements or long-term customer contracts (desirable).

  Personal skills The HV jointer role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments
• No issue working in windy/rainy conditions when the time comes
• Collaborative, hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in
• Adaptable and able to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments

Salary and benefits of the Senior Connections Development Manager role

• £42,000 – £43,700 basic DOE (75-85k OTE)
• Up to 20% performance bonus (~£8,000)
• Yearly profit share (~£8,000)
• Door to door travel paid
• Guaranteed overtime if desired
• Company vehicle & fuel card provided
• Accommodation and meal allowance paid for stayaways
• Enhanced pension
• Continuing Learning and Development Opportunities

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????Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading nuclear sector contractor to recruit a Senior Estimator for a major nuclear decommissioning project in Seascale. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation known for delivering complex infrastructure and nuclear projects and will be based out of their offices in Whitehaven. You will be working in a technically challenging environment, supporting early contractor involvement and tendering activities that directly contribute to the successful delivery of major projects. The Senior Estimator role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically demanding sector.  If you're looking to develop your career within the nuclear sector and contribute to major infrastructure or energy projects, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Estimator role Reporting to the Head of Bid Management you will:  

• Ensure compliance with company governance and bidding procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with Bid and Design Managers to develop competitive pricing and cost-effective design solutions.
• Prepare and agree methodologies, outputs, and estimates for labour, plant, materials, subcontracts, and temporary works.
• Develop and maintain local rates, build-up rates, and scheme-specific calculations for pricing.
• Liaise with procurement to evaluate and select suppliers and subcontractors for tenders.
• Plan and agree staffing levels, shift patterns, and overtime in line with regulations and project requirements.
• Coordinate preliminaries, client requirements, and risk inputs to support tender preparation.
• Compile pricing summaries, adjustment sheets, and final tender documentation for submission.
• Support post-submission activities, including clarifications, amendments, and handover to project teams.
• Review tender outcomes and feedback to inform future bids and continuous improvement.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant civil engineering or construction qualifications
• Significant experience in estimating for large-scale construction or nuclear projects
• Sound knowledge of procurement legislation, forms of contract, and commercial awareness
• Proficiency with estimating software packages

  Personal skills   The Senior Estimator role would suit someone who is:  

• Highly organised and detail focused
• A strong communicator, capable of working with multiple stakeholders
• Proactive in managing priorities and driving tasks to completion
• Comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Estimator role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Car Allowance
• Opportunity to work on a major nuclear project
• Career development within a growing organisation
• Additional company benefits and pension package

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSE team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Implements standardized methods in order to identify complex problems
• Supports pro-actively the project team to achieve objectives
• Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Co-operates with erection contractors and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and specialist departments
• Coordinates consortium partners, sub-contractors etc.
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepares and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plans and implements of the installation testing procedures
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Follows up and ensures closing of the contractor’s punch items
• Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
• Site Supervisor Electrical keeps the Site Head Electrical informed of all site-related activities
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Job specific qualification:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Experienced as supervisor in construction of large industrial plant
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts / contractors on site
• Experienced as a leader of HSEQ and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• Knowledge of relevant international and national technical standards
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), valid Safety Contractors Certificate or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications

Specific knowledge required for roles:

• Pressure Parts:

Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2009/105/EC, 2014/29/EC

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, 2014/68/EC

 

• Machinery:

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

ATEX 95 Equipment Directive 94/9EC, 2014/34/EC

ATEX 137 Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC (to the extent applicable)

 

• Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Engineer):

Electrical Supervisors shall have switching and training certificates on 11 kV, 33 kV and higher voltage levels and experience in HV, MV, LV controls and instrumentation

 

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit an Associate Biogas Process Engineer for their site in South Ayrshire, Scotland.   The Process Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector.   If you have experience working in a Process Engineer role in biogas or a similar processing environment, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Associate Process Engineer role Reporting to the Senior Process Engineer, you will:  

• Producing Mass / Energy Balances, BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment schedules, specifications / datasheets & control philosophy.
• Input to Layout / General Arrangement drawings. Subcontract equipment design / selection & contract documents
• Support Project Engineers in the commissioning phase of major projects including as built P&IDs, equipment schedules and commissioning check sheets completed for all equipment
• With support from the engineering team, manage a process improvement project from start (development of scope and design) to finish (handover to operations) including
• Work with the local H&S Coach/Advisor, the site team are engaged with and fully aware of safety requirements on site – Don’t Walk By culture is evident.
• Attend Regular safety meetings and site inspections evidenced
• Contribute to Safety Studies – HAZID / HAZOP / LOPA
• Develop understanding / review external DSEAR studies
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or associated subjects
• A Level/ Baccalaureate /Scottish Highers - including Math’s; Chemistry; Biology
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The role would suit someone who is:  

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and consistent exceptional internal customer service.
• Uses commercial awareness to optimise the use of resources within the team whilst still achieving agreed tasks & targets.
• Manages changing situations to ensure work programmes are delivered to time & standard.
• Uses personal technical, professional knowledge & experience to resolve problems in the business &/or works with & through others to gain practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Allocates/delegates work based on an assessment of task complexity & personal capabilities.
• Able to plan & organise own activities to ensure timely & effective delivery of objectives.
• Full Driving Licence (ideally clean)
• Excellent IT Skills (intermediate to advance in Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

  Salary and benefits of the Associate Process Engineer role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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Role: Quality Engineer

Location:

Fareham, Hampshire

Package Details:

£32500 - £35000k + benefits

 

Introduction

My client is a privately owned global leading supplier of fibre optic measurement systems. We supply strain measurement systems to many leading Wind Turbine manufacturers, as well as customising core technology for applications in Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Marine and other markets.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the

Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for writing technical quality documentation e.g. PPAP, PFMA in accordance with the Quality Management System
• Performing internal process audits, compliance audits & external customer audits
• Collating and presenting KPI quality data identifying quality trends, risks & non conformances
• Acting as the first line of defence in relation to contain problems, using a structured approach to identify root cause, recommend countermeasure and corrective actions.
• Maintain & monitor internal & external quality (customer returns) using a CAPA & 8D processes
• Identify, quantify & propose product & process improvements

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• ISO9001 / ISO45001 experience
• Formal Engineering or Quality qualification, minimum HND (required)
• Fully computer literate and enjoy communicating, report writing and summarising data to present to the team using Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to take the initiative and make sound judgements related to quality
• Must have a desire to learn and understand our company products to a level of technical detail and appreciate the customer applications and how they influence integration and deployment of our products
• Minimum 3 years demonstrable experience applying tools in a manufacturing environment

Desirable:

• Basic Electronic knowledge
• Audit experience
• Green belt or higher lean qualification

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £32500 - £35000 Basic

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days)

• Private healthcare cover (Bupa)

• Enhanced workplace pension

• Life Assurance – 4x salary

• Christmas week shutdown

• Corporate Events

• Employee Assistance Program (Bupa)

• Employee Discount Platform (Perkbox)

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more. INDREN

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading utility-scale renewable energy business to recruit an HV Project Manager (HV SAP) for its hybrid UK-based operations, with office attendance required twice per month in Berkshire. The HV Project Manager (HV SAP) role comes with a salary up to £60k plus additional on-call remuneration, hybrid working, ongoing training and development, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're an experienced HV Project Manager or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of the UK's renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the HV Project Manager (HV SAP) role Reporting to the HV Services Manager you will:  

• Manage HV remedial works and fault rectification across a nationwide portfolio of renewable energy assets.
• Act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), controlling and carrying out HV switching operations on solar and battery energy storage sites.
• Review and approve switching schedules, permits and RAMS.
• Manage and coordinate HV subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Mentor and support the development of internal HV Authorised Persons.
• Work closely with portfolio management teams to coordinate remedial works and project delivery.
• Develop and implement HV best practice, processes and continual improvements.
• Carry out quality inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and clients.
• Participate in the out-of-hours HV Control Engineer rota (1 week in 3), with additional remuneration

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Current HV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation would be an advantage
• Extensive experience working on high-voltage electrical networks.
• Strong HV background (HV AP/SAP).
• Experience managing HV contractors and remedial projects.
• Sound knowledge of Distribution Safety Rules (DSRs), ESQCR and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Competent using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and MS Project

  Personal skills   The HV Project Manager (HV SAP) role would suit someone who is:  

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• A strong problem solver with excellent technical judgement.
• An effective communicator with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.

  Salary and benefits of the HV Project Manager (HV SAP) role  

• Salary £60k DoE
• Additional on-call allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive company benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established and respected food manufacturer, supplying high-quality bakery products across the UK and European markets. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and its people, we are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Pulborough site. The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role offers a competitive salary, a 4-on/4-off shift pattern working 07:00–19:00, and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll also benefit from free onsite parking and an excellent working environment. If you’re a Multi-Skilled Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that has achieved growth, whilst maintaining their personal feel and great morale, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:  

• Complete PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance on manufacturing/ industrial/ FMCG machinery to maximise equipment performance.
• Conduct electrical fault-finding with quick response and rectification.
• Perform activities on 3-phase and single-phase power.
• Perform activities on motors, pumps, metal detectors, flow wrappers, ultrasonic utters and packaging equipment etc.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Time served, or engineering qualifications.
• 17th/18th edition wiring regulations.
• Previous experience maintaining industrial machinery, ideally within FMCG.
• Experience with welding is desirable.

Personal skills The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Knowledgeable of both electrical and mechanical duties, with a bias to electrical.
• Hands on and enjoys getting stuck in.

Salary and benefits of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role  

• Salary of up to £46,000 DOE
• 4 on 4 off shift rotation (0700 - 1900).
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity for external training supported by company.

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