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Site Project Engineer Nuclear – Lifting Equipment Bridgwater, UK Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E     Introduction The Site Project Engineer will be responsible for producing all technical solutions, designs and engineering of all onsite lifting operations, receiving transportation, loadouts, marine transportations and load-ins. You will work as part of the team within the Nuclear Business Unit to deliver turnkey logistics solutions to the client throughout the UK and Europe.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Site Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Using your expertise to devise smart engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projects.
• Design and production of engineering drawings for the safe execution of projects methodologies
• Conducting site visits to provide conceptual solutions for lifting operations, as well as assessing and overseeing execution of ongoing jacking/skidding operations
• Developing drawings, calculations, visualisations, manuals, risk assessments and other key documents
• Ensuring high levels of document quality and document control throughout the lifecycle of the project, producing Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other key documents
• Ensuring projects are delivered to outstanding HSEQ requirements
• Preparing and selecting both existing and renewed engineering statements

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

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering discipline or demonstrable industry experience
• CSCS Appointed Person
• Ability to produce well-structured design calculations and reports
• Experience in heavy lift transport, shipping or lifting markets, with evidence of delivering targets and achieving objectives
• Experience in temporary works design, structural design and analysis, problem solving from first principles
• Extensive experience in engineering of hydraulic gantry installations and crane lifting projects

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

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Dedicated training and supported career development

    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 919492 to speak to Mpilo Mkhize who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Civil Engineer Selby £40,000 - £60,000 per annum

We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our client site based in Selby. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Lead Civil Engineer providing support to them to ensure that project work is carried out safely and within budget whilst maintaining quality and standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The delivery of high-level engineering standards and compliances.
• Working closely with external contractors and consultants to ensure compliance is being met throughout the business.
• Contract management which will include negotiations and tendering for contracts.
• Appraisals and assessments for potential projects.
• Working closely with external stakeholders.
• Leading and managing a team when required.
• Managing and co-ordinating civil and structural projects.
• Collating, analysing, reporting and developing concepts from the technical information provided.
• Providing advice and guidance for example project delivery and risk profiles.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in structural design and analysis.
• Knowledge of the execution requirements of complex projects.
• Experience and knowledge of new construction projects, existing structure appraisals back analysis of loads and framing arrangements.
• Experience of writing technical and development specifications, contracts, papers plus other project development documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in the use of 2D & 3D modelling & drawing tools (AutoCAD, NavisWorks etc)
• Experienced in the use of 2D & 3D analysis tools (e.g. REVIT, STAAD, TEDDS etc)
• Knowledge of managing contractors with the skills and ability to lead a team.
• Experience of managing multiple budgets for OPEX and CAPEX.
• Competent with IT systems such as Microsoft Office 365 programmes, document control systems, SharePoint etc.
• Knowledge and/or experience of design & interfaces in industrial process and/or chemical plants
• IOSH or equivalent.
• Permit systems knowledge.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £40,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Bonus
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• 25 days holiday.  

 

If you are interested in this position, then please contact Richard Hambry on [email protected] or call on 02392 919 668.

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading specialist engineering business delivering innovative solutions for nuclear decommissioning, radioactive waste management, and waste treatment. This role will be supporting the safe and efficient decommissioning of Hartlepool Power Station, delivering critical engineering expertise throughout this complex project. The Electrical Engineer role comes with a salary up to £65,000, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a highly regulated environment. If you’re an Electrical Engineer with industrial power distribution experience and are looking to work for an organisation that values safety, technical excellence and professional development then submit your CV to apply today. Both permanent and contract options are considered for this opportunity. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering & Design Manager you will:  

• Lead the design and implementation of industrial power distribution systems, including 11kV and 400V infrastructure.
• Act as the technical lead for electrical engineering activities across assigned projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality objectives.
• Manage the interface with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and support new electrical connections and technical agreements.
• Produce and review engineering documentation including specifications, technical reports, drawings and quality plans.
• Carry out technical reviews of contractor designs, engineering changes and commissioning documentation.
• Support contractor selection, contract management and technical query resolution.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and safe systems of work.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal engineering teams.
• Support business development activities, including technical input into tenders and proposals.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong experience designing industrial power distribution systems (11kV and 400V).
• Experience managing interfaces with DNOs and/or National Grid infrastructure.
• Proven experience delivering electrical engineering projects within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, power generation, defence, oil & gas or other heavy industrial sectors.

Personal skills The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction project delivery.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, technical specifications and design documentation.
• Chartered Engineer status and/or a recognised project management qualification (such as APM PMQ) would be advantageous.
• HV installation and testing experience would be beneficial.
• Must be eligible for SC clearance or hold current SC clearance. 

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role  

• Salary between £60,000 - £65,000, doe.
• Open to either contract or permanent candidates.
• Company benefits to be discussed.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant engineering projects.
• Support towards professional accreditation where applicable.

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Business Development Manager Water Treatment Chemicals. Oxford – Field based around the South. Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their water treatment chemicals business, operating across the North, selling water treatment chemical solutions and services to a number of key industrial clients.                        Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…

• Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
• Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
• Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
• Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
• Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
• Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
• Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speaker or promote the business.

Please note, this role will require travel around the North of the UK and the Scottish boarder.       Skills & Qualifications Candidates should have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with some knowledge of selling technical solutions, chemicals or water treatment services to industrial customers. Due to the technical nature of the role, candidates should hold a Science, Environmental or Engineering Degree or be qualified by experience. Sales experience within the market is not critical, although your personal attributes will need to demonstrate that you are someone who will drive the business forward selling water treatment chemical solutions in this market. Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package

• Basic salary up to £50,000
• Company Vehicle
• Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme.

    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC

Environmental Advisor

Location: Sellafield (Cumbria) Company: Hochtief (supporting the Infrastructure Delivery Partner – IDP Programme)

Role Overview

Hochtief is looking to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of the Infrastructure Delivery Partner (IDP) programme at Sellafield. This role will focus on supporting environmental compliance and performance across a range of infrastructure and construction activities within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to ensure environmental risks are effectively managed and that all works are delivered in line with legal requirements and environmental best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day environmental support to project and site teams

• Assist in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and site requirements

• Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), method statements, and risk assessments

• Identify environmental risks on site and assist in implementing mitigation measures

• Carry out site inspections, monitoring, and environmental audits

• Support environmental incident investigations and reporting

• Maintain accurate environmental records and contribute to performance reporting

• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders on environmental matters

• Promote environmental awareness and good practice across site activities

• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste management and resource efficiency

Key Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline

• Experience in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, or a regulated industry

• Working knowledge of UK environmental legislation

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with site teams

• Proactive approach to environmental management

Desirable

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment (nuclear experience advantageous)

• Awareness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

• Membership of (or working towards) a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA)

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Completions Engineer on a 12 month minimum contract for its West Midlands site. The Completions Engineer role comes with a day rate of £500.00.             Key skills  

• Oversee final stages of the project reporting into Site Manager on site.
• Ensure all systems and components are installed and tested to correct standards.
• Site walks with client and subcontractors to create snagging lists.
• Oversee sub-contractors to ensure issues are resolved and working on time.
• Maintain records of all activities and identify and resolve issues during completion phase.
• Ensure all activities adhere to H&S regulations.
• Must ideally hold EfW experience, working with or hold an understanding of working for a Principal Contractor.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Completions Engineer role  

• West Midlands
• £500.00 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• 12 Months Minimum

Operations Engineer

Water Treatment Chemicals

North London

Competitive Salary + Car

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Engineer to join an international waste treatment business. Working from home you will be tasked with providing a first class corrective / preventative service and offering after sales technical support to clients across the North London area. 

 

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for…

• Supporting existing customers with service, chemical treatment, monitoring and account management activities.
• Providing legionella control to ensure customer compliance with ACOP L8
• Conducting account reviews.
• Compiling customer log books for maintenance and duties. 

• Have previous experience working on low and high-pressure steam boilers, cooling tower control systems, and more

• Provide customer operations training for chemical products.
• Upselling parts, consumables and plant upgrades where needed.

 

The Candidate

Candidates will have the following experience.

• A HNC or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry qualification or similar or qualified by experience.
• A full UK driving license is required.
• Knowledge and experience of chemical water treatment would be an advantage e.g. cooling tower management, boiler optimisation.
• Experience of having worked as an Operations/Service Engineer or in a Technical Support role or laboratory experience would be an advantage.

 

What’s on offer?

• Competitive Salary of up to 
• Company Car / Van
• Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Commission for selling spare parts / consumables.
• 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme

 

How to apply.

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

Production Engineer - ELGA Labwater

• Contract type Full time
• Location High Wycombe

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

 

Where will I be working?

 

You will be based at our Lane End, High Wycombe site.

 

What will I be doing?

 

The Production Engineers' job function is to provide engineering support to specific aspects of ELGA Labwater Manufacturing facilities in both the UK and China.

 

The Production Engineer’s primary focus will be to take lead responsibility for the product integration from the development engineering phase to the manufacturing environment.

 

Key responsibilities;

• Involved in the early development stage of new product development, working closely with the engineering team to help assess new product suitability for mass production. This will also include improvements to existing product portfolios.
• Identify and produce any bespoke tooling, jigs, or fixtures required for testing and mass production for different teams across the manufacturing facility. e.g, Quality Control, Research & Development.
• Able to visualise and plan processes and layout, stage material flow on the production floor and coordinate primarily mechanical and electrical build activities.
• Produce and update work instructions in order to manufacture products in the most efficient way/lean manufacturing. This will include assembly instruction documents and videos. Training of technicians will also be part of this process.
• Manage new parts and BOMs on new products.
• Work closely with Quality Control to investigate and resolve any quality issues with products/parts. This Quality Assurance process ensures control and traceability to all modifications to ELGA-released products.
• Represents the department and provides critical feedback to project leaders.
• Coordinates actions across departments and may check on quality and work progress.
• Tasks will be time-sensitive to overall project delivery dates.

 

Do I have what it takes?

Must-haves;

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (minimum 4/5)
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail organised and able to manage and prioritise work.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Ability to work well with suppliers, customers, and other team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Previous experience coordinating with Suppliers and Customers, both internal and external.
• Ability to work to defined working standards and instructions.
• A methodical approach to work.
• Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Good presentational skills.
• Able to both take instructions and work on own initiative.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, so no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.