Astute People

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit P6 Planners on an large and leading, heavy industrial project in South Wales on long-term contract basis for an October/November 2026 start.             Key skills

• Working as part of the project planning and controls team, supporting the delivery of complex industrial installation projects.
• Primarily site-based role, with a strong requirement for the Planner to be comfortable working directly from site and engaging with project teams.
• Monitoring project progress against baseline programmes and identifying areas of delay, slippage and potential impact.
• Strong focus on mechanical installation planning, with some exposure to electrical works and associated scheduling.
• Experience working on heavy industrial, steel, process plant or large-scale installation projects would be highly advantageous.
• Providing planning support throughout the installation and construction phases of projects, ensuring key activities, interfaces and milestones are effectively managed.
• Supporting the project team from a commercial and contractual perspective, particularly around programme impacts, delays and changes.
• Assisting with the preparation and substantiation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, including identifying and demonstrating the programme impact of delays.
• Utilising VisiLean alongside P6 where required. Previous experience with VisiLean would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the P6 Planners roles  

• South Wales
• 12–18-month min contract
• Competitive hourly rate
• Inside / Outside IR35

Role:

O&M Portfolio Manager: Solar PV

Location:

Milton Keynes

Package Details:

£30-35k plus benefits

Introduction…

Astute have proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for an O&M Portfolio Manager to join their Milton Keynes office. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an O&M Portfolio Manager to help support their team.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the O&M Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Take overall ownership for a portfolio of ground mount solar pv plants and ensuring that all O&M works are undertaken in accordance with the agreed contractual scope,
• Monitoring – Use monitoring software to monitor the sites on a daily basis and organise appropriate responses to site and system issues,
• Contract Management – management of preventative maintenance plans, ensuring that all requirements, obligations and warranty provisions are met,
• Operations Management – Liaise with in-house LV and HV teams, subcontractors and third parties to manage the work calendar of the O&M teams, including both corrective and preventative maintenance,
• Fault Analysis – Manage (open/close/update) fault tickets, keeping to contractual obligations and response times,
• Contractor Management – measuring internal performance, ensuring all obligations are met,
• HSEQ – Implement H&S best practices, including raising Work Orders and arranging Site Inductions, and ensure that all activities are carried out under the approved UK HSE system, including CDM regulations
• Performance Calculations – manage and produce monthly, annual and adhoc reports for external stakeholders, including Performance and Availability Calculations
• Internal KPIs – manage and report to the Account Manager the weekly status for contract deliverables, including reporting, performance calculations and maintenance updates.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Education – Degree qualified; consideration will be given to those without but with significant experience in a similar role
• Experience – a minimum of 1 year’s previous experience with Asset Management of solar assets or similar technologies
• Industry Knowledge – understanding of solar technology, solar farm operations, SCADA systems and UK HSE legislation
• Contract Management – Proven track record with managing contracts; able to read, understand and enforce contracts effectively
• Analysis – attention to detail, able to manipulate and assess data to see patterns and trends
• Communication – customer orientated with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate at all levels, both written and verbally
• Personality – Naturally well prepared, logical thinker who is organised and able to deal with competing priorities, manage a diverse workload and meet targets and deadlines
• IT Skills – highly proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office packages with excellent excel skills
• Drivers Licence – due to the natural of the role there is a requirement for a valid licence

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £ 30-35k
• Private Health, Life Assurance, Pension, Discretionary Bonuses
• Hybrid working - 1 day in the office per week

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.

Technical Lead Engineer - Valves

• Employees can work remotely
• Full-time
• ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
• Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
• ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description

Key Responsibility: 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

• Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
• Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
• Lead contract technical and project meetings
• Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
• Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
• Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
• Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures

Qualifications

Profile:

• Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
• Good knowledge of Valves 
• Capable of producing technical specifications
• Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
• Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
• Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC.

Additional Information

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 Strategic Division are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person to join the Health and Safety Specialist on an Operational Power Plant based in Yorkshire for an initial 3 months contract.

The SAP position comes with a day rate of £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) / Safety Team Leader (STL) on an operational Energy from Waste (EfW) power plant, ensuring all HV activities are carried out safely and in accordance with site Safety Rules.

• Responsible for the safe operation, isolation, switching and restoration of HV electrical systems, including preparation and implementation of switching schedules.

• Issue, manage and cancel Safety Documents, including Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test and Limitation of Access, ensuring appropriate isolations and safety precautions are in place.

• Ideally hold current or previous HV authorisation up to 132/133kV and 11kV, or similar high-voltage systems, although equivalent operational power-generation experience will be considered.

• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to safely plan and execute planned and reactive maintenance, outages and electrical works across the plant.

• Ensure full compliance with site Safety Rules, HSE regulations, electrical safety procedures and RAMS, maintaining the highest standards of operational safety.

• Utilise Eclipse software or similar operational/safety management systems, alongside a relevant CMMS, to manage isolations, work orders, maintenance activities and plant records.

• Provide technical support during fault finding, plant trips and electrical incidents, ensuring safe restoration of plant and equipment while minimising operational downtime.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior Authorised Person position:

• Yorkshire
• £500.00 to £550.00 per day Outside IR35
• Start date - October 2026
• 3 months initially

INDPOW

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Cladding Package Manager on an Energy from Waste Project in London on a 12/24-month minimum contract.             Key skills

• Track design, shop-drawing, sample and material approvals and fabrication and delivery lead times.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps or unclear boundaries with adjacent packages early.
• Confirm that subcontractor RAMS, permits and competence submissions are approved before work starts.
• Receive the updated subcontractor programme each week and review it against the master programme.
• Confirm scope completion in writing, supported by evidence from Supervisor daily reports and photographs.
• Candidates must have experience in supervising cladding subcontractors on building envelope installation on a large construction project.
• Coordinate with other Package Managers on interfaces (structure, civils, building services, mechanical, electrical) and resolve at package level where possible.
• Must have experience supervising working at heights
• Must also ideally hold experience on an Energy from Waste or large industrial building envelope projects.
• Must hold an in-date SMSTS & Black CSCS Card or equivalent CSCS Card  

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Cladding Package Manager role  

• London
• October 2026
• 12/24 months minimum
• Outside IR35

Solar Field Service Engineer – Renewable Energy Salisbury/Wiltshire Up to £39,000     About the role: Astute’s renewables team is partnered with one of the UK leading Solar O&M suppliers to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer. The solar field service engineer will be providing site maintenance across O&M solar farm. This role comes with a salary of up to £39,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company vehicle. If you’re a field service engineer and are looking to work for an organisation committed to a great work culture and career development, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: The solar field service engineer role will have to:  

• Assist with preventive and corrective site maintenance
• Demonstrate fault finding and diagnostic skills to identify and resolve reactive maintenance issues
• Comply with HSE policies outlined by the company
• Build positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Be willing to response to breakdowns in a timely manner
• Communicate with management, including highlighting any risks found
• Complete accurate and timely administrative reports for jobs
• Any other duties as required

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

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification or equivalent
• City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
• 18th edition

    Personal skills: The solar field service role would suit someone who has:

• A UK Driving License
• High Voltage experience, although not essential.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulation Standards
• The willingness to participate in an on-call rota
• Strong Electrical fault-finding skills

    Salary and benefits of the field service role:

• Salary of up to £39,000
• Competitive call out rate
• 25-day holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Companywide bonus scheme

    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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung  who can tell you more.   INDREN

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer London Salary up to £60,000 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 Senior Mechanical Designer for its London based office. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £60,000 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:

• Lead the design of distributed energy schemes, energy centres, District Heating networks up to the point of heat delivery
• Rectify design issues to minimise impact on plant performance
• Design systems in the form of schematics, calculations, equipment selection, detailed drawings and BMS control strategies
• Liaise with internal and external designers, customers and in-house project teams
• Conduct HAZOP Studies, Risk Assessments, DSEAR assessments, and DESOPs
• Provide an understanding of current Building Regulations, industry guidance such as CIBSE, BSRIA, and all pertinent legislation
• Advise with specifying the mechanical aspects for tendering works
• Conduct site inspection reports and provide technical support during construction
• Develop commissioning plans and oversee commissioning activities with internal and external commissioning engineers.

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

• Degree qualified
• Chartered status (desirable)

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

• 5-7 years’ experience within a design environment
• Sound understanding of design principles including heating/cooling distribution, boiler/CHP systems, ventilation systems, flue systems, general HVAC / building services engineering, 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 £60,000
• 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

Roles & Responsibilities: • Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment • Manage staff for the project • Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control • Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress • Check design documents with architects, surveyors and engineers • Promote and maintain Health & Safety and Environmental, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed • Responsibility for the creation, review and amendment of method statements & risk assessments as required • Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project • Comply with site specific plans, policies and procedures • Keep up to date site diary and reports (including client reports) • Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, supply chain and others involved in the project • Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project and make higher management aware. In unexpected situations outside of your control, ensure you always liaise with higher management • Plan and manage project specific traffic management • Carry out all required paperwork and administrative tasks applicable to project Requirements: • Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, professionals and site operatives • Leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work • Planning and organisational skills for monitoring project plans and utilising time and resources effectively • Resilience and problem-solving skills to overcome unexpected challenges • Ability to make decisions under pressure • Strong attention to detail • Awareness of Health and Safety procedures and legislation • Sound commercial awareness • Maths and I.T skills • Knowledge of relevant building methods • Clean Driving Licence • SMSTS Certificate • CSCS Card/HS&E Test • Ability to pass BPSS Vetting Other: • Competitive salary • Hours 7:30-16:00 Monday - Friday (excluding travel) • Additional Leave for Length of Service • Your birthday off, on us! • Employee Benefit Scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Cycle to work scheme • PAYE or contract work available

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for Mechanical Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Scotland through all stages of Commissioning to handover.

The Mechanical Commissioning Technician roles come with a day rate from £475 per day paid monthly (Outside IR35). Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Support the mechanical commissioning of plant systems including boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, and associated balance of plant equipment
• Carry out pre-commissioning activities such as flushing, pressure testing, leak checks, and mechanical completion inspections
• Execute commissioning test procedures in line with method statements, risk assessments, and OEM guidelines
• Assist in the inspection, alignment, and functional testing of rotating equipment (e.g. pumps, fans, conveyors)
• Identify and report mechanical defects, non-conformances, and punch list items, ensuring timely resolution
• Work closely with commissioning engineers and other disciplines to ensure systems are handed over safely and efficiently
• Interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation to support commissioning activities
• Participate in system walkdowns, tagging, and verification of mechanical completion status
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site HSE procedures and permit-to-work systems
• Provide hands-on support during initial plant start-up, troubleshooting mechanical issues and optimising performance

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Mechanical Commissioning Technician positions:

• Scotland
• £475 per day
• Immediate start date
• 9 months initially