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Asset Manager Remote working Up to £55,000     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a specialist in utility scale solar operations and maintenance. They are recruiting for an Asset Manager who ideally has experience working within the Solar or Wind industry who work with operations and maintenance.   The strategically important Asset Manager role comes with a salary of up to £55,000, enhanced pension scheme and a generous holiday package.   If you’re an experienced Asset Manager with previous working knowledge of the Solar or Wind industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the renewables industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Commercial you will:

• Managing a comprehensive issues list for each client and actively promoting progress on these matters with the business.
• Compiling regular updates and generating reports for clients.
• Ensuring client retention is a top priority.
• Collaborating with team members to secure additional services and opportunities.
• Conducting thorough contract reviews with clients.
• Ensuring a clear understanding of all contractual obligations.
• Identifying and addressing commercial/financial risks in client accounts.
• Communicating any additional costs to clients and providing relevant reports.
• Introducing new services and innovative ideas to clients.
• Participating in team meetings and advocating for the client's perspective.
• Representing PSH Operations at external meetings.
• Contributing to the development of the overall business marketing strategy.
• Actively participating in client meetings, calls, and site visits.

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

• Previous role as an Asset Manager or Account Manager working within utility scale solar is essential.
• Essential experience in the solar industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling client relationships.
• Proficient in IT, particularly in Excel and Word.
• Competent in contract management.
• Familiarity with technical issues and key performance indicators (KPIs).

    Personal skills: The Asset Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Self-motivated and resilient, possessing strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player.
• “How can I help” attitude to work.

    Salary and benefits of the role:

• Up to £55,000 starting salary (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (1 additional day for every year at the company)
• Life policy – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity package
• Companywide bonus scheme
• Laptop
• Bike to work 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 02393910037 to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.    

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Civil Project Manager on a 24-month minimum contract for its Ireland site. The Civil Project Manager role comes with a competitive day rate.             Key skills  

• Dual role as Project Construction Manager for Civil works, transitioning into more of Site Manager position for remainder of the project.
•  Lead and encourage contractor teams meeting HSEQ requirements.
• Oversee civil project team
• Define and manage Civil Project scope e.g. Design Scope & WBS
• Take ownership of civil change management and cost control.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Must have previous experience as a Civil Construction Manager / Project Manager with either an EPC / Leading Civil Subcontractor
• Must also have experience within Energy from Waste or similar industries.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Project Manager role  

• Ireland
• 24 Months minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading insulation subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Thermal Insulation Labourers on a 10-month contract for its Kent site. The Thermal Insulation Labourer role comes with an hourly rate of £16.95.             Key skills  

• Work closely with Thermal Insulation Engineer on day -to – day basis
• Helping and support engineers on site with materials and general insulation works
• Adhere to all general H&S on site
• Must hold either CSCS / CCNSG
• Site experience in either Oil & Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Waste Management or similar

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Thermal Insulation Labourer role  

• Kent
• £16.95 per hour (Monday – Friday)
• £21.95 per hour (Saturdays)
• 10 Months minimum

Maintenance Planner

Skelmersdale

£25,000 - £27,000 per annum

 

Introduction…

Our client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such they are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join their polymers recycling facility in Skelmersdale. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the creation and execution of the site operations PPM, Work order, equipment failure and maintenance plan, to ensure all tasks are scheduled and issued within agreed timescales.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for:

• The total administration, performance reporting and development of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) on site.
• Managing the spare parts inventory on site and at third party locations, organise parts in and out movements and the raising of purchase orders, administration of contracts related to maintenance.
• Supporting with maintenance labour requirements, review of the maintenance teams holidays to ensure minimum requirements for labour are met (arranging cover as required).
• Sourcing of spares and engineering services for planned and reactive maintenance requirements, including the raising and closing of Purchase orders.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant engineering degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in computer use and the Microsoft Suite of applications

 

This role would suit a recent engineering graduate looking to further their career within the polymers and recycling industry.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Benefits Package
• The opportunity to work on a key Polymers and Recycling Facility
• 10% Bonus

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392288209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

Electrical Technician Waste Management London £45,000  - £47,000   Introduction… Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their Waste Transfer site in London. You will ideally have experience working in a similar environment, in a relevant sector such as Recycling, Waste Management, Water Treatment etc. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business in a stable and everchanging industry.   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Reactive repairs and maintenance on a range of equipment across the site.
• Preventative maintenance on all electrical systems including pumps, motors, PLCs, control panels etc.
• Maintaining and servicing controls and instrumentation across the site (flow meters, temperature gauges etc.)
• Always working to minimise downtime across all equipment site-wide
• Remaining health and safety always focused

  The shift rota for this position is 4 on 4 off including days and nights. Please only apply if this is suitable.   Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 minimum Electrical qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ 3)
• 18th Edition would be desirable
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, anaerobic digestion etc.)
• Previous health and safety training

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

• £45,000- £47,000
• Shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, with a mix of days and nights
• Fantastic pension and holiday allowance
• Retail and leisure discount scheme
• Access to all company benefits

  If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910037 and ask to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more. INDREC  

Software Developer

Ashchurch

£50,000 and Benefits

 

Introduction…

Are you a confident, skilled and experienced Software Engineer with extensive development expertise that is keen on moving into a key role in a high-profile customer-delivery-focussed team? We are looking for a Software Developer to join one of our clients, who is a large defence company based in Ashchurch. As a Software Developer you will work as part of a team to deliver the development of bespoke interfaces to external systems, data proxies and simulation systems that will be used to present high-quality live demonstrations to customers.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Software Developer,

you will be responsible for:

• Delivering novel solutions to the expanding current and prospective customer base.
• The delivery of software development tasks in support of the product portfolio.
• The development of bespoke interfaces to external systems, data proxies and simulation systems that will be used to present high-quality live demonstrations to customers.
• Taking ownership of projects – planning, developing and presenting proof of concept solutions to customers with support from the wider team as required.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A solid background of object-oriented software development using either Microsoft .Net Core (C#) and/or Python is.
• Experience of development of systems utilising technologies such as HTTP REST, XML, JSON; Databases such as SQLite, PostgreSQL.
• Be familiar with using and creating APIs, experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and working knowledge of TCP/IP networking including development for data exchange and transmission.
• Sound fundamental knowledge of IP Network and System architecture design, Database architectures, Active Directory, Group Policy, Virtualisation technologies and Serial Communications.
• Hardware integration and configuration – for example integration of communications hardware (modems, radio receivers, cryptographic equipment), Proposing IT hardware such as servers, workstations, storage.
• A knowledge and understanding of defence and government communications networks would be advantageous but not essential.
• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, fundamentals of RF, signals test and measurement.
• RF hardware (signal generation, spectral analysis) would be beneficial for some projects, although not essential for the role.
• You will require a relevant Engineering or IT qualification such as a degree, foundation degree or HND alongside Chartered or Incorporated status with a Professional Body such as The IET or British Computing Society. Alternatively, Membership and evidence of working towards Chartered or Incorporated status.
• Due to the sensitive nature of some of our existing and target projects the successful candidate will be expected to obtain and maintain a Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50,000
• Flexible working (able to work from home 1 day per week)
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Discounts from over 850 retailers.
• Employee Share Plan
• Personal development training an opportunities

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 912 368 and ask to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.

Junior Electrical Design Engineer Solar/Battery Storage UK (Home-based/Remote) Up to £35,000       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 enthusiastic Junior Electrical Engineer to be responsible for ensuring projects are designed to the highest industry standards                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Junior Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for:

• General electrical design activities including SLD preparation, cable sizing calculations, earthing layouts, and cable management solutions for the installation of DC and AC systems in solar farms and energy storage projects
• Ensuring timely completion of engineering designs, reading and interpreting design specifications and technical drawings, and evaluating technical specifications in tender documentation to identify risks and implications for projects.
• Providing engineering expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve project challenges.
• Attending project progress meetings with engineering management and collaborate closely with colleagues in layout design, purchasing, project development, project management, and the subsidiaries.
• Managing relationships, work with Technical Advisor on development sites and ad hoc requirements, and support sales, purchasing, and construction departments in project implementation and realization.
• Preparing accurate as-built calculations, drawings package, and technical documentation for projects.
• Collaborating with the Sales team and other engineering disciplines to seamlessly integrate specifications into the design concept.
• Upholding the company's goals, maintaining a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all Company policies, procedures, and ethical codes, including the anti-bribery policy and QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) policy.

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

• Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy
• HNC/HND or equivalent minimum; BSc, BEng or equivalent desired
• Experience within renewables industry, energy storage either in consultancy, DNO, ICP, renewable energy developer, or alternatively another engineering environment
• Knowledge and understanding of international and UK electrical standards
• Experience with EPlan, AutoCAD (desirable) and simulation software such as PVSyst (desirable) and PV Design (desirable)
• Understanding of workflow between developer, EPC and TA in utility-scale PV project development
• Knowledge of PV industry modelling and simulating assumptions and of Energy Storage Systems (desirable)
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and problem solving

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

• Salary of up to £35,000 +bonus
• Pension contribution up to 6%
• Full health cover
• 33 days annual leave – inclusive of bank holidays
• Company equipment – mobile, laptop and 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 07488885429 to speak to Esther Fan who can tell you more.     INDREN

Astute’s  Team is partnering with a fast growing and ambitious company in the Solar and BESS sector to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for sites based in the Hertfordshire area.   The Senior Quantity Surveyor role comes with a competitive salary and benefits like car allowance and bonus schemes for the right candidate.   If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor and are looking to work for an organisation that invests in it’s people, with an opportunity to grow with the business, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role   Reporting to the Commercial Director you will:    

• Manage their Civils Subcontractor.
• Forecasting.
• Cash Flow.
• Valuations (upstream and downstream).
• Some involvement in procurement.
• Oversee commercial aspects across 3 Solar & BESS sites.

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• Strong Quantity Surveying experience, and experience in a Senior QS position.
• Experience working with civils packages of work.
• Experience in a Solar (desirable).
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant (desirable).

    Personal skills     The Senior Quantity Surveying role would suit someone who is:    

• Happy to be working on site and in the office.
• Is a team player and likes to be emersed in the site teams and the projects.
• Has a strong work ethic.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role    

• Company bonus schemes.
• Car allowance or mileage costs covered.
• Competitive salary which can be flexible based on experience.

Electrical Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Solar Cornwall – With Travel £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits     About the role: Astute are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for an O&M Engineer to join their existing team and assist with the operations and maintenance for their renewable energy assets on various UK sites.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of O&M you will:  

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on all asset managed renewable energy sites.
• Reviewing and monitoring all asset managed renewable energy sites on a rota basis
• Identifying, recording, and responding to faults, with a proactive, problem solving approach.
• Completing analysis of site performance to make improvements to ongoing operation.
• Completing reports

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

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with PV
• Expereince in operations & Maintenance  
• Flexibility for working throughout the UK
• Full UK driving license

    Personal skills: The Electrical Installer role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced in working in solar O&M
• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Computer Literacy.

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role:  

• Starting salary from £30,000 to £40,000 DOE
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years
• Company Van
• Mobile and PPE
• Pension

    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 07441 391924 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN