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SISV Site Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/16/26
  • END DATE: 5/31/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a SISV Site Supervisor in the Energy from Waste sector on a 3-month contract for a site in the Kent. The SISV Supervisor comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ.
  • Ensure 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.
  • Supports proactively the project team to achieve objectives
  • Engage with erection and sub-contractors’ contractors and relevant client representatives.
  • Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
  • Prepare and follows-up deviations and claims
  • Plan and implementation of the installation testing procedures
  • Keep the Site Manager informed of all sites related activities
  • Specific knowledge required for the role would be pressure parts, machinery and Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Eningeer)
  • Must be an experience Supervisor in construction on an Energy from Waste project either with an EPC or sub-contractor.
  • Must hold an in-date SSSTS.
  • Experience with ALP software will also be highly beneficial.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SISV Site Supervisor role  
  • Kent
  • £550.00 Per Day
  • 3 months
  • Outside IR35

Cladding Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/21/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a Cladding Site Supervisor in the Energy from Waste sector a 12–18-month contract for a site in the West Midlands. The Cladding Site Supervisor role comes with a day rate of £450.00.             Key skills  
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).
  • Ensures risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS.
  • Manage and implement processes and tools within area of responsibility
  • Ensure that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time, budget and HSEQ requirements.
  • Manage reporting site supervision and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of relevant scope, in the required quality and in a safe working ambient
  • Take full ownership of Civil operations in the delegated Area / Section
  • Keep records of all construction activities
  • Ensure proper look ahead regarding design and other relevant drivers and interface with Contract Manager Civil on commercial issues to ensure proper transparency on site execution matters
  • Elaborate and if necessary, revises the Civil Specialized Structure Schedules
  • Hold execution meetings (Kick-off, weekly, monthly internal and external)
  • Must ideally have a University degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • Must have previous experience as Supervisor with either an EPC / Subcontractor Civil company in the Energy from Waste Sector
  • Must have an SMSTS and CSCS/CCNSG or SCC  
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Cladding Site Supervisor role  
  • West Midlands
  • £450.00 Per Day
  • 12-18 months minimum
  • Outside IR35

Document Controller / Administrator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/9/26
  • END DATE: 5/29/26
  • PAY RATE: $240.0 /DAY

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Document Controller to join their fast paced team on a 6 months initial contract basis for their OCGT power plant in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.

The Administrator comes with a day rate from £220.00 to £240.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
  • Act as the primary Document Controller, managing the full lifecycle of project documentation within the ProjectWise system, ensuring accurate storage, version control, and easy retrieval

  • Maintain and administer Health & Safety (H&S) files, ensuring all documentation is compliant, current, and aligned with internal procedures and industry standards

  • Control document workflows including naming conventions, versioning, approvals, and distribution, maintaining document integrity at all times

  • Liaise with project teams, engineers, contractors, and external stakeholders to collect, issue, track, and update required project and H&S documentation

  • Ensure critical H&S documentation (RAMS, permits, certifications, training records, inspection reports, etc.) is complete, correctly filed, and audit-ready

  • Maintain accurate document registers and trackers, providing regular updates and status reports to the project team

  • Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance prior to submission or approval

  • Support internal audits, client audits, and project reviews by collating, preparing, and presenting required documentation

  • Maintain strict confidentiality and data security across all project and H&S records in line with company policies

  • Provide general administrative support to the project team as required, including meeting coordination, data entry, and ad-hoc project administration

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Document Controller position:
  • Stewartby, Bedfordshire (UK wide position, remote working)
  • £220.00 to £240.00 per day
  • Start date - February 2026
  • 6 months initial contract

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Planning Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/23/26
  • END DATE: 8/21/26
  • PAY RATE: $700.0 /DAY

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager to join the Main Contractor on the installation of over 400 overhead lines routes from Fort Augustus to the Isle of Skye. This is a contract position for 6 months Inside IR35.

The Planning Manager position come with a day rate from £650.00 to £700.00 inside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
  • Lead the planning and programming of works for 448 overhead line routes, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.

  • Coordinate planning activities across civils, engineering, and installation teams involved in pylon foundations and line erection.

  • Work closely with design teams to integrate technical outputs into construction programmes.

  • Manage interfaces between civils works (foundations, access roads, crane pads) and overhead line installation teams.

  • Identify and mitigate programme risks, delays, and dependencies, providing regular updates to senior management.

  • Produce and maintain baseline, short-term lookahead, and recovery plans as required.

  • Support contract management through progress reporting, critical path analysis, and earned value tracking.

  • Liaise with stakeholders including contractors, land agents, utilities, and local authorities on planning matters.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements within all planning activities.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Planning Manager position:

  • Fort Augustus
  • Immediate start
  • £650.00 to £700.00 per day (Inside IR35)
  • 6 months (strong possibility for an extension)

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Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/27/24
  • END DATE: 5/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $60.0 /HR
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading marine, wind and offshore engineering consultancy with a commitment to professional development, innovation and sustainability to recruit a Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer on a 12-month contract working from one of its offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Chester or Nottingham. The Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of up to £60 per hour depending on experience.                   Key skills  
  • Engineering degree relevant to Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years engineering experience.
  • Willingness to work in various environments (office, client offices, offshore).
  • Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Understanding of legislation, codes, and standards.
  • Commitment to health, safety, environment, and quality control.
  • Proficiency in executing engineering projects, including design and analysis.
  • Adherence to processes and procedures directed by management.
  • Effective communication for client meetings and reporting.
  • Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role  
  • Outside IR35
  • Up to £60 PH depending on experience.
  • 12-month contract with potential to extend.
 

Construction Manager - Biogas
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/10/25
  • PAY RATE: $600.0 /DAY

  Astute’s Team is exclusively partnered with a business in the anaerobic digestion sector who are looking for a contractor to assist on an upgrade project on a biogas site. The contract Construction Manager / Site Manager will oversee the implementation of a new CO2 project and upgrade. Please reach out if you’re experienced in completing similar projects in the anaerobic digestion sector and have been a Construction Manager of an anaerobic digestion CAPEX, OPEX or new build project before.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Construction Manager role Reporting to key stakeholders you will:  
  • Ensure the timely and proper completion of a CO2 upgrade on an AD plant
  • Manage external contractors to complete their works as per plan, contractual obligation and to quality standards
  • Oversee HSE of external contractors, reporting on any issues
  • Control key elements of the project
  • Provide oversight and strategic direction of the implementation of the new technology on site
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience managing anaerobic digestion capital projects (or in a very similar environment if not AD)
  • Demonstrable experience in successful construction / project completion
Personal skills   The Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Organised, meticulous and methodical
  • Someone who is detail-oriented
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Construction Manager role  
  • Day rate to Ltd company contractor TBC with Astute, please discuss with us
  • Start date early May 2025
  • End date mid-late September 2025
  • Must be on site in Norfolk

 

Outage QA/QC Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/8/26
  • END DATE: 5/11/26
  • PAY RATE: $35.0 /HR
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit x 4 QA/QC Pressure Parts Engineers on a 4 week outage in West Yorkshire starting in April 2026. There are x 2 positions on days, x 2 positions on nights.   The QA/QC Pressure Parts Engineer roles come with an hourly rate of £30-35. Key skills required for QA/QC Pressure Parts Engineer role  
  • Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
  • Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
  • Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
  • Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
  • Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
  • Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
  • Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
  • Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
  • Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
  • Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
  • Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
  • Must hold strong understanding of pressure part manufacturing and installation practices.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the QA/QC Pressure Parts Engineer role  
  • West Yorkshire
  • £30/35 per hour
  • April 2026 – May 2026
  • Days / Nights
  • 7 days / 12 hrs

Marketing Specialist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Marketing Specialist

Uxbridge £30,000 per annum

Introduction

My client is a leader in the design, manufacture, supply, and support of high-performance fluid control equipment, designed to perform under critical conditions of pressure and cleanliness, to satisfy demanding technical requirements worldwide. A vacancy now exists for a Marketing Specialist to oversee the coordination and implementation of marketing and communication content for the client, helping to support sales and business development in alignment with their strategic growth plan.  

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for:
  • Improving website content and structure
  • Managing and producing market communications, datasheets, brochures, and other marketing materials.
  • Leading product launch activities, implement sales and marketing plans and tracking results to ensure sales commitments are achieved.
  • Conducting market research and analysis to guide marketing and sales decisions.

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Good communication skills at all levels with the ability to build credibility and present
  • An interest in understanding engineered products and related selling strategies
  • MS Office, Adobe Indesign ® and photography experience is beneficial
  • Understanding of search engines and LinkedIn as means of raising awareness
  • BEng Engineering degree or equivalent (preferred) with 1 year in a relevant field.  

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum
  • Pension and healthcare scheme
  • Opportunity to work with global blue-chip client.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

HSF Coordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/5/26
  • END DATE: 5/29/26
  • PAY RATE: $163.0 /DAY

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit an Administrator to join their fast paced team on a 3 months initial contract basis for their OCGT power plant in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.

The Administrator comes with a day rate from £150.00 to £160.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  
  • Manage, upload, review, and maintain project documentation using the ProjectWise platform, ensuring documents are accurately stored and easily retrievable

  • Support the administration and ongoing maintenance of Health & Safety (H&S) files, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and industry standards

  • Control document versioning, naming conventions, and approval workflows to maintain document integrity

  • Liaise with project teams, engineers, and contractors to collect, distribute, and track required documentation

  • Ensure H&S documentation (RAMS, permits, certificates, training records, etc.) is complete, up to date, and correctly filed

  • Monitor document registers and provide regular status updates and reports to the project team

  • Carry out quality checks on documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance prior to submission

  • Assist with audits and internal reviews by preparing and collating required documentation

  • Maintain confidentiality and data security across all project and H&S information

  • Provide general administrative support to the project team as required during the contract period

     
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Administrator position:
  • Stewartby, Bedfordshire (UK wide position, remote working)
  • £150.00 to £160.00 per day
  • Start date - February 2026
  • 3 months initial contract

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Assistant Document Controller
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/17/23
  • PAY RATE: $20.0 /HR
Assistant Document Controller £18-£20 per hour 3-6 month contract (Part Time) Berkshire Astute Technical are working with one of the UK’s leading engineering and construction businesses. Due to the growing project demands, they are looking for an Assistant Document Controller to support the wider administration team. Roles and Responsibilities As the Assistant Document Controller, you will be responsible for:
  • The preparation and creation of project files both online and hard copy.
  • Review and managing of technical drawings and project briefs.
  • Copying, filing and transmitting site documentation.
  • General support with administration tasks.
Skills and Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • At least 2 years’ experience working within a similar role
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
Salary and Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £18 - £20 per hour
  • 3-6 month contract
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 206 and ask to speak to Daniel Don who can tell you more.