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Astute’s Power Servicing team is partnering with a well-established critical power company to recruit a Generator Engineer for North West  field-based role.

The strategically important Generator Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 + Van + Benefits.

If you’re a Generator Engineer 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 Generator Engineer role

Reporting to the Service Coordinator you will:

• Carry out generator installations from delivery through to operational sign-off.
• This candidate will become involved in other aspects of our operations such as generator installation and fabrication work, and UPS battery build installations.
• Perform major and minor servicing on diesel and gas generators.
• Conduct generator load bank testing to verify operational performance.
• Deliver diesel fuel to site using a road tow fuel bowser.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults on generator mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Carry out site surveys and inspections of generator-associated equipment (mechanical and electrical).

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Time-served or apprentice-trained engineer in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline.
• 1+ years’ experience in generator installation, maintenance, and fault finding.
• Strong understanding of diesel and gas generator systems, control panels, and switchgear would be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

 

Personal skills

The Generator Field Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate service documentation.

 

Salary and benefits of the Generator Engineer role

• Salary up to £45,000
• Company van, tools, and PPE provided
• Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
• Training and career progression pathways

 

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Electrical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team tin the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for…

• Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
• Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out electrical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
• Complete electrical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipments required for each project.
• Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
• Survey electrical systems and plans.
• Project budget and programme management.
• Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
• Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

Candidates should have strong CAD expertise as well as

Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

 

Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

 

 

What’s on Offer.

• Basic salary £40,000 DOE
• Competitive Package
• 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

 

 

 

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Integration Engineer- BESS/Solar

Remote working

£60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)

About the role:

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading energy service provider who specialises in providing a range of EPC services including the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants within the renewable industry. They are recruiting for an Integration Engineer to work remotely.

The strategically important Integration Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £70k, pension contribution, and hybrid working option.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager or Project Engineer with previous working knowledge of the solar industry or BESS and are looking to work for an organization that is working to guarantee a clean energy supply for future generations, then upload your CV to apply today.            

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Head of Project Management you will:

Provide the critical link between the delivery and engineering teams to ensure smooth transition of key project information.

Take a significant role in preparing key Solar PV and/or BESS design elements and functional specifications, including: SLD’s, inverter and transformer sizing, cable sizing and routing, communications and networking, interconnection to ICP works etc.

Management of third-party consultants for design review, industry standard guidance and quality management services.

Support the preparation of project tender information. Additionally, prepare subcontractor or suppliers’ specifications and scope of works for contracting including component selection.

Provide support and oversight for project commissioning and completion of contractual performance testing. Identify necessary resources and ensure supplier and subcontractor commissioning is completed in line with contractual requirements.

Contribute to and maintain all required project documentation including as built for operational handover.

Identify and escalate any risks to budget, programme, or quality to Senior Management.

Support Project Managers with preparation of progress reports, project timelines and budget management.

Provide support and mentorship to wider Engineering team to increase familiarity with Solar PV technologies.

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent qualification with demonstratable Solar PV/BESS experience.

Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK is mandatory.

Familiarity with E: Plan, PVSyst, AutoCAD or equivalent software is a plus.

Proficient IT skills. Familiarity with MS Office suite. Experience of MS Project, Jira and Confluence a plus.

Personal skills:

The Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role would suit someone who has:

Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.

Flexible – the role will require some international travel staying overnight or longer.

Desire to work in an international Company.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Submarine Structures Engineer role:

Salary of up to £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE).

Remote working

Car allowance negotiable

Pension contribution

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

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.

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Analytical Chemist

Hazardous Waste

Kings Cliffe - Peterborough

Salary at £22,500

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Analytical Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for taking samples and carrying out analytical testing of the waste on-site to support with method development and validation and ensure safe and compliant waste management across the facility at all times.

 

The Job

Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Performing various analytical tests on waste samples coming onto site.
• Running and maintaining instrumentation within the Laboratory, including GC-MS/FID and ICP-OES.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant HSE, Quality, Regulatory and Accreditation standards (UKAS, ISO 17025).
• Sample preparation, extraction and clean-up using various techniques.
• Calculation of results from testing and data entry into the company system.
• Performing daily checks including balances, pipettes and instruments.
• Sampling of incoming waste streams for compliance.
• Work with senior teams to ensure site and lab KPI’s are met.
• Other tasks as needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds.

 

Candidates would ideally have some experience in Analytical Chemistry and Statistical Analysis as a good understanding of working in an operational laboratory.   

 

This role would suit a recent Chemistry graduate who is looking to utilise their knowledge in a hands-on role in the waste/ hazardous waste industry.

 

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary of £22,500
• 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]

 

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Lead QA /QC Engineer on a 3-month contract basis on an outage in West Yorkshire starting in February 2026.   The Lead QA/QC Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £40-45. Key skills required for the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• Pre-Outage activities will be to Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations.

• Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs.
• Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components.
• Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components.
• Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria.
• Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Support FATs, punch list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment.
• On the outage you will be required to lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts.
• Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems.
• Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks.
• Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports, weld logs, and pressure test packs.
• Raise NCRs, manage quality issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Support final documentation turnover and completion dossiers for outage deliverables.
• Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
• Must have experience on vendor/manufacturing inspections and site outage inspection activities.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead QA/QC Engineer role  

• West Yorkshire
• £40/45 per hour
• Feb 2026
• 3 Months

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass site in Chester on a contract basis for an immediate start.            Key skills  

• Act as the Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Promote and support plant safety initiatives, including participation in Near Miss and Incident Investigations, and implement resulting recommendations.
• Ensure all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) assets comply with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and test software modules and control systems or equivalent platforms.
• Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations for EC&I systems to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, method statements, and technical guidance.
• Implement, maintain, and test SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
• Own and manage the Safety Instrumented System (SIS), including maintenance, proof testing, and performance verification.
• Support outage and maintenance activities, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant completion of all EC&I work, and maintain accurate reporting within the CMMS.
•  Must have experience in a relevant environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical process)
• Must have worked with rotating machinery and Instrumentation.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the EC&I Technicians  

• Ince, Cheshire
• November 2025
• 3-6 Months minimum
• Competitive hourly rate
• Outside IR35

 

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

Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Commissioning Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a project in Kent.            Key skills  

• Support the commissioning team in all mechanical issues (filter cleaning and exchange, dismount pumps, etc.) 
• Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager 
• Maintains all mechanical tools in a clean state and ready to use 
• Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead Engineers and Operations personnel 
• Review and implement maintenance routines and schedules as per supplier OM and plant maintenance and preservation requirements 
• Ensures routines are maintained and recorded on the plant management systems i.e. PAMELA and or CMMS etc 
• Carry out required maintenance tasks in the field and record completion of maintenance tasks in shift books, produce activity progress report on regular basis as required by Commissioning manager 
• Collect samples as required by the commissioning manager or lead engineer i.e. water, oil, waste, IBA etc 
• Must have mid-level experience in a maintenance role in EFW, Power plant and/or heavy industrial setting.
• Beneficial to have strong understanding of mechanical systems i.e pumps, filters, and rotating equipment.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commissioning Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Kent
• December 2025
• 4-month minimum contract
• £500 - £550 per day (Outside IR35)

Site Manager Location – Eastfields/Warwickshire £55,000-£75,000     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 Site Manager to be responsible for providing Site Management services to concurrent turn-key EPC Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK     Roles & Responsibilities You will be responsible for:

• Manage Utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage Projects on site.
• Adhering to HSQE standards ensuring compliance is maintained according to UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Coordinating contractor and subcontractors on site and interface management between stakeholders including: ICP, subcontractors, landowners, DNO’s, Client.
• Preparation of site documentation and delivery of projects and safety or O&M file compilation.
• Management of all logistics and materials on site and identify and escalate any risk budget to project Management team.

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

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
• SMSTS trained.
• Black CSCS card preferable.
• Strong preference for NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).
• First Aid trained a plus.
• Fluent in English. German speaking a plus.
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
• Flexible – the role will require managing a number of sites, staying locally for the construction phase.
• Desire to work in an international Company.

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

• Basic Salary of £55,000 - £75,000
• Car allowance / van (negotiable)
• Bonus 12.5% KPI driven
• Pension ER’s contributions up to 6% - following a successful 3 month probation period
• Full Health cover
• 4 x Life cover- following a successful 3 month probation period
• 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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.     INDREN