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Astute’s Nuclear team are partnering with a leading global nuclear engineering organisation to recruit a Project Manager to support the delivery of projects and work packages at Hinkley Point C. The Project Manager role comes with a salary of around £64,000 + package and the opportunity to join a growing nuclear business and play a key role in the successful delivery of projects within one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes. If you’re an experienced Project Manager and are looking to work closely with the on-site Hinkley team, then submit your CV to apply today. This role does require working on-site at Hinkley Point C 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.   Responsibilities and duties of the Project Manager role Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will:  

• Lead the planning, execution and successful completion of projects and work packages.
• Develop and maintain project plans, programmes, schedules, budgets and risk registers.
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk and change throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure delivery meets contractual, customer, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment activities relevant to project delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, project controls, QHSE and operations.
• Manage client, contractor, supplier and wider stakeholder relationships.
• Support contract management and procurement activities in line with business requirements.
• Monitor project performance and provide accurate reporting to senior leadership.
• Identify emerging issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure effective project governance, quality assurance and change control.
• Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to improve future delivery.
• Support resource planning and forecasting in line with future project requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager, delivering projects or work packages within a complex engineering, nuclear, energy, construction or regulated environment.
• Degree in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience across planning, budgeting, risk and change management.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as APM or PMI.
• IOSH or NEBOSH Managing Safely.
• Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and/or ISO 19443.
• Understanding of Integrated Management Systems and nuclear safety culture.
• Previous experience within the nuclear industry is highly desirable.

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

• Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• An excellent communicator with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisationally with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive and structured with their approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera.

  Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role  

•           A salary starting at £60,000 - £65,000 per annum. •           8% Employer pension contributions. •           25 days annual leave + bank holidays •           Professional membership body support •           Private healthcare #LI-GN1 INDNUC  

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading Asset Management company within the Renewable Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for 2x 400kv SAP's to join their projects in Montrose & Ramsgate.

The 400kv SAP' positions comes with a salary from £120,000 to £130,000 plus a competitive benefits package  Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Manage and carry out day-to-day Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties across 400kV onshore wind projects in Montrose and Ramsgate, ensuring all HV activities are completed safely and in accordance with site Electrical Safety Rules.

• Take responsibility for the safe operation, control and coordination of HV electrical systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, cables and associated Balance of Plant equipment.

• Plan, prepare, review and execute HV switching schedules and switching programmes, ensuring all switching activities are completed safely and in line with operational requirements and planned works.

• Manage the application and removal of safety precautions, including isolations, earthing and proving dead, ensuring electrical systems are made safe prior to work commencing.

• Issue, manage, suspend and cancel Safety Documents, including Permits-to-Work, Sanctions-for-Test and Limitations-of-Access, in accordance with the project Electrical Safety Rules.

• Review and approve RAMS, switching schedules, isolation plans and supporting documentation for HV activities, ensuring works can be carried out safely and without impacting wider site operations.

• Coordinate daily HV activities across the wind farm, working closely with site management, engineers, technicians, contractors and the wider operations team to manage priorities and ensure safe delivery of planned works.

• Manage HV access requirements and coordinate contractors and authorised personnel carrying out works on or around the 400kV electrical systems.

• Carry out site inspections, safety audits and operational checks to ensure HV equipment, substations and associated electrical infrastructure remain compliant with project procedures and Electrical Safety Rules.

• Respond to HV faults, trips and electrical system issues, leading fault finding activities, coordinating investigations and ensuring electrical systems are safely restored to service.

• Coordinate planned and unplanned outages, ensuring switching activities, isolations, resources and contractor requirements are effectively managed to minimise disruption to site operations.

• Maintain accurate records of all HV operational activities, including switching schedules, Safety Documents, isolation records, operational logs, test documentation and electrical system status.

• Liaise with the DNO, Transmission Network Operator, Control Engineers and other external stakeholders regarding switching activities, outages, system access and operational requirements.

• Support the commissioning, energisation and handover of new or modified HV electrical systems, ensuring all required documentation, testing and safety requirements are completed prior to energisation.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Authorised Persons, electrical technicians, contractors and site personnel, ensuring all HV activities are completed safely and in accordance with the required electrical safety procedures.

• Provide regular updates to the Site Manager and wider project team regarding HV system status, planned works, outages, operational risks and any issues that could impact the safe operation or availability of the wind farm.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the 400kv SAP (Senior Authorised Person) position:

• 2x positions - Montrose, Scotland & Ramsgate, South of England.
• Salary - £120,000 to £130,000 plus a competitve benefits package (7.5% pension, car allowance £5,000, private medical insurance)
• Start date - August 2026

INDPOW

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.

Company description

 

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Assystem's Project Management & Consulting (PM&C) Business provides the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within the following practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; Environmental Services; Planning & Project Controls; Risk Management and Business Intelligence across the nuclear and transportation sectors.

Job description

 

The HSEQ Advisor is responsible for ensuring that Company Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001), policies and processes are implemented and personnel are adhering to the requirements of the IMS across the organisation.  This is an operational role and will involve partnering with our Business Units to respond to Client HSEQ contractual requirements, completing safety walkdowns and undertaking surveillance of our activities and supply chain. 

Responsibilities:

• Carry out project specific HSEQ audits as directed by the HSEQ Director and IMS Lead and as required by the Business Units and customer requirements.
• Promote a strong HSEQ culture across the business.
• Support the Business Unit during Client audits of project activities.
• Support the Business Units with resolving any non-conformances relating to EHSQ.
• Delivering support and coaching on the use of the management systems.
• Work with the Business Units to maintain and develop processes.
• Deliver regular comms around areas relevant to our activities.
• Support any HSE incidents and/or investigations.
• Monthly reporting – tracking and reporting HSEQ metrics relevant to the Business Units.
• Support with the management and capture of Lessons Learnt.
• Support with bids, responding to HSEQ specific questions.
• Day to day liaison with project teams on all quality, environmental and health and safety related matters.
• Support with external audits of the IMS as required (ISO, Achilles, RISQS).
• Support wider HSEQ team activities as required.

Qualifications

 

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a HSEQ role.
• At least one of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 Internal Auditor qualifications.
• Tech IOSH.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of working in any of the following sectors: Nuclear, Transport Infrastructure, Rail, Construction or Energy services.
• Practitioner of IEMA or working towards.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualifications.

Additional information

 

**Security clearance**

Whilst we encourage applications from all nationalities, Assystem within the UK are subject to security and export control restrictions due to the nature of work to be undertaken.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Service Engineer in the Romford area. This role will be supporting at customer sites in the maintenance and servicing of the on-site water treatment systems, carrying out key account management duties as well as hands-on testing on the water systems themselves. The customer focussed Service Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £30,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime. If you’re a Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing on-site preventative maintenance, after sales support and commercial support to key customers in the water treatment industry. This will include:  

• Carrying out chemical treatment analysis and system monitoring on existing customer contracts and equipment.
• Providing Legionella checks and control, ensuring customer compliance with ACOP L8.
• Developing good working relationships with customers, providing recommendations for on-site operations and equipment.
• Carrying out on-site risk assessments and customer reports for customer reviews.
• Continually building on customer relationships, assessing opportunities to potentially sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous knowledge and experience working in the chemical water treatment sector e.g cooling tower management, boiler optimisation.

    Personal skills The Water Treatment Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about working closely with customers and providing a first-class service every time.
• Able to handle challenging conversations with customers, working to find a prompt resolution.
• Strong communication skills both with internal and external teams.

    Salary and benefits of the Water Treatment Engineer role  

• Basic Salary of up to £30,000 DOE
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card for business use
• 25 Days holiday (plus your birthday off)
• Comprehensive pension scheme

   

Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the EDF Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Site Technician to join their Energy team, based from Stone with regular UK site travel. This is a hands-on site role focused on installation, wiring, and testing of protection and control systems across transmission, distribution, and power generation projects. As a Site Technician, you will ensure systems are installed, tested, and ready for commissioning to a high standard, working closely with site and engineering teams.   Responsibilities and duties of the Site Technician role As the Site Technician, you will be:  

• Wiring and assembling protection and control systems on site
• Installing and terminating cables (multicore, paired, copper, fibre)
• Building cubicles, frameworks, and cable management systems
• Supporting build and test of hardware rigs
• Working with Site Managers to prepare materials and deliverables
• Completing electrical testing including:
  • Insulation resistance
  • Earth bond continuity
  • Point-to-point wiring checks
  • HV withstand and safety checks
• Carrying out quality checks and updating ITP documentation
• Logging and resolving site issues with engineering teams
• Supporting commissioning readiness and handover
• Working safely on test rigs and completing isolations
• Travelling and staying away at UK customer sites when required

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 1+ year site wiring or installation experience
• EC&I / electrical installation experience (substations or protection systems preferred)
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring schedules
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and stay away

Desirable:

• Apprenticeship trained
• Mechanical assembly experience
• National Grid site experience
• SSSTS, 18th Edition, PASMA or similar tickets
• LOTO / Arc Flash / Confined Space awareness

Personal Skills The Site Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Hands-on and detail focused
• Safety conscious and reliable
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Good communicator on site
• Organised and methodical
• Flexible with travel and working away

  Salary and benefits of the Site Technician role

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees

#LI-GH1 INDNUC  

Description of the expected service Title: Civil engineering design activities N756 Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC Levels 3 & 4 Context: As part of the replication strategy and according to the engineering sequence, the aim of the activity is to finalize the detailed design on the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC project. Main Activities: • Production of documents relating to input data, justifications and substantiation for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment • Support coordination with internal and external stakeholders including client, designers, and contractors throughout the design phase. • Review and acceptance of documents produced by detailed designer for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment. • Production of final documents (design & construction) to the clients and support the technical discussions. Key Relationships • EPR-E civil teams CLC and CLB • Members of the SZC civil program team • SZC Client organization • SZC Stakeholders Location EPR-E UK offices in Aztec West (Bristol) for a minimum of 3 days per week with the option for 2 days a week working from home. Skill level required Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 Technical Field Civil engineering structures and soil geotechnics study Delivery location UK Bristol Additional information Travel: ? Yes ? No Teleworking: ? Yes ? No* *at least 3 days a week in the office Required technical skills (consistent with the criteria for technical admissibility of tenders) Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC– Levels 3 & 4 Qualifications and experience: • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in civil engineering • Civil engineering design office experience (variable depending on the level of the service required) • Experience in the nuclear sector would be advantageous. Knowledge and technical skills: Essential: • Knowledge and understanding of the Codes & Standards on CW • Knowledge of the Steel • Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety regulations. Desirable: • Knowledge of the UK Projects civil engineering design sequence and/or experience on HPC project would be advantageous. Preferred starting date Service  Skill level  Start date  Duration agreed (months)  Duration optional (months)    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC – Coordination  Engineer 4 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC  Engineers 3 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6   Estimated duration of the service As above Required software skills   Microsoft Word/Excel. Good knowledge of PDMS (or any 3D design software, consultation), TEKLA and/or Navisworks software (consultation).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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  Commercial Director

   

  Based at our Lane End, High Wycombe Office

   

  Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours per week

   

  Comprehensive pension scheme, life assurance cover, company vehicle/car allowance

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  Are you a Commercial Director or an aspiring Commercial Director looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

   

  If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in being responsible for planning, developing and implementing commercial strategy based on company objectives of supporting and accelerating the growth. At ELGA LabWater (ELW), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

   

  The area of responsibilities would require expertise in:

  • Developing, planning and implementing commercial plans and strategies. 

  • Always striving to accelerate and encourage company's  success.

  • Implement new customer acquisition strategies.

  • Manage existing client relationships.

  • Collaborate with  diverse teams such as marketing and R&D.

  • Contribute to the Product Development road map.

  • Establish and manage long-term relationships with stakeholders.

  • Understand the requirements of existing customers. 

  • Track, measure and analyse commercial metrics using KPIs.

  • Lead the Sales team in place.

   

  General requirements for the role:

  • Master degree, Bachelor degree in business development and management 

  • MA in business administration, similar relevant field

  • Equivalent educational background

   

  What’s next?

  If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

   

  Our promise to you

  We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will receive a company vehicle/car allowance and bonus. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell days), our market leading pension and share scheme, a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

   

  Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come!