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Job Title:              Commercial Manager - Pre-Contract Location:              Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangement  Compensation:    Competitive + Benefits Role Type:           Full time / Permanent  Role ID:               SF59046

 

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Commercial Manager (Pre-Contract) at our Warrington site.

 

The role

As a Commercial Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support business growth across our Nuclear Services and Civil Decommissioning business streams, through the provision of pre-contract commercial support.

 

Day-to-day, you’ll act as Commercial Lead on agreed bids (within the bid team). You'll cover a range of offerings from major projects to service and consultancy within civil nuclear industry, supplementing existing pre-contract capability within the business streams.

 

• Provision of commercial and contractual support and advice across designated projects, working closely with bid teams.
• Ensure the winning of good business – successful tenders which balance risk and reward.
• Lead ensuring that any submissions are compliant with corporate governance procedures.
• Negotiate customer contracts and work closely with Procurement to ensure flow down of key terms.
• Derive commercial solutions to bid requirements such as commercial tender query responses, KPIs, pricing schedules.
• Generate bids showing appropriate margin returns with credible delivery plans.
• Agree arrangements with customers and partners, such as NDAs and MOUs, liaising closely with Legal and taking a leading role in establishing Joint Ventures where applicable
• Support analysis of competitors, customers, and supply chain to ensure winning tenders

 

This position involves occasional travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.

 

This role is full time, thirty-seven hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with three days in our Warrington office and two days working from home. 

 

Essential experience of the Commercial Manager

• Experience of working within highly regulated industries
• Experience of NEC3/4 contracts, preferably the ECC (Engineering & Construction Contract)
• Experience with Government customers / PCRs (Public Contract Regulations)
• Customer facing experience (unable to consider anyone with subcontractor / supplier facing experience only)
• Significant pre-contract experience, capable of autonomously leading bids from a commercial perspective
• Sound understanding of contract terms and conditions / contract law, contract and commercial risk management, and estimating/financial aspects of bids

 

Qualifications for the Commercial Manager (Pre-Contract)

• Quantity Surveying or Business related degree or equivalent qualifications

 

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. 

 

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive ten-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Autonomy to perform the role
• Opportunities to develop your career

 

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together. 

Business Development Manager Southampton / South Coast Up to £40,000 + car allowance Bonus scheme Introduction… Astute are partnered with a highly successful, family-owned luxury hamper business who are on the lookout for a Business Development Manager to join their team. The main purpose of the role is to support the business in its drive for continuous financial growth, in line with their long-term strategic goals. This can be a home-based position, but candidates should be able to get to the office in Dorset when requested and are expected to be on the road as much as possible to optimise the development of new business opportunities. Roles & Responsibilities As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Identify and develop potential business opportunities, following up on leads within the logistics sector over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits.
• Take ownership of the sales funnel across the entire sales process - from lead to close.
• Maintain client relationships and continually develop trusted partnerships to optimise profitability.
• Expand relationships with customers by proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
• Represent and promote the company brand and its values to differentiate the company and it’s services from­ competitors.
• Work alongside the operations team keeping informed of client plans and challenges being faced.
• Full job description available on request

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

• Excellent sales experience, including developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
• Strong desire to succeed and generate business
• Knowledge of logistics / warehouse industry would be an advantage
• A full UK driving licence and flexible approach to work is essential

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

• Up to £40,000 basic salary
• Generous car allowance
• Bonus scheme based on business performance
• Opportunity to join a highly successful family-owned business with exciting long-term expansion goals.

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.  

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with Capula, a leading provider of operational technology and digital transformation solutions, to recruit a VFC Service Engineer to support customers across the UK. The VFC Service Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, flexible working, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, and excellent opportunities for professional development. If you're an experienced Service Engineer with a background in power electronics, UPS, VFC systems, or industrial electrical equipment, and you're looking to join a business delivering critical projects across energy, renewables, water, and manufacturing, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the VFC Service Engineer role Reporting to the Service Manager, you will:  

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis on VFC systems and associated equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive service activities in line with customer requirements and company procedures.
• Carry out live working activities safely and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Produce accurate service reports and complete all required documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers both remotely and on-site.
• Participate in a 24/7 emergency call-out and technical support rota.
• Troubleshoot faults, identify root causes, and escalate complex technical issues where required.
• Deliver a high level of customer service while maintaining strong working relationships with clients.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years' experience as a Service Engineer or Service Technician within power electronics, Variable Frequency Converters (VFC), UPS systems, or a similar industry.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience working within Health & Safety and Quality Management systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Personal Skills The VFC Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• A proactive and customer-focused engineer with a service-first approach.
• An excellent communicator, comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels.
• Organised with strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Calm under pressure and able to work independently when required.
• Committed to delivering high-quality service while meeting performance and cost targets.

Salary and benefits of the VFC Service Engineer role  

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working.
• Company pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Lifestyle screening.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Mental health assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Green car scheme.
• Professional development support, including funded professional memberships and support towards IEng/CEng status.

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Astute are partnered with a long established, reputable company for service, maintenance and repair for waste handling and recycling equipment. Our client is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their team to cover servicing their customers within the North of England and Scotland.  The Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum plus company van, overtime opportunities and performance bonuses. If you’re a Service Engineer with mechanical and fabrication experience, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:  

• Driving around 100 miles per day.
• Servicing waste handling equipment, quotation work and attending breakdowns.
• Delivering a first-time fix when attending breakdowns.
• Occasional requirements to work away and out of hours.
• Strong teamwork skills on site/ remotely via phone calls or video calls.
• Working with compactors, balers, and other waste handling equipment.
• Once trained, working with 3-phase electrics and display excellent safety understanding.

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

• Mechanically strong.
• 3-phase electrics experience (used to working on equipment).
• Background in maintenance.
• Road experience required.
• Open to a variety of skill sets – multi-skilled, competent engineers preferred.
• Ability to follow electrical drawings and provide phone support to other engineers.
• Knowledge of compactors and balers ideal but not essential.

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

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• A UK driving licence
• Good customer service skills

    Salary and benefits of the Fabrication Service Engineer role

• Salary of up to £40,000 + overtime, performance bonus and zero sickness bonus.
• Performance based pay structure – chance to grow and learn
• Mobile and van supplied.
• 20 days annual leave and Bank Holiday (Increases after 5 years’ service).
• Cash incentives for performance/ attendance and stand-by.
• Full training provided.

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Electrical Fitter

Water Treatment Waterlooville - Field Based  Up to £35,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join one of the leading providers of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as their Electrician, you will join their small but established team based at their head office in Waterlooville, travelling out to client sites carrying out electrical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site-based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrician, you will be responsible for…

• Preforming electrical installations, refurbishments, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
• Work on client sites across the South, working away and staying where needed.
• Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
• Inspect, survey, identify faults and carry out testing on electrical systems and equipment.
• Working on client sites and within the company workshop as required.
• Installing and Commissioning new systems and package plant covering both clean and dirty water processes.
• Complete required paperwork for each project to demonstrate installation and testing work has been carried out successfully and accurately.
• Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides, utilising design drawings and wiring diagrams to complete assigned projects.
• Survey electrical systems and plans, ensuring compliance with BS7671 requirements and client specific standards.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work and the ability to stay away when needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing Electrical maintenance / installation/ testing, ideally with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants. Control and automation experience would be advantageous.  Candidates are expected to be Electrically qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold 18th edition and 2391 Test and Inspection. A valid CSCS/ECS is preferable as well as confined space training but this is not essential.  Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travel across the South and stay away.

What’s on offer.

• Basic salary up to £32,000
• Company vehicle provided for site work (not sole user)
• 28 Days holiday (including BH)
• Competitive Package

 

How to apply

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

Water Treatment Technician

Northampton

Up to £25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for Water Treatment Technician's to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Water Treatment Technician, this will see you travelling across Northampton and surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Water Treatment Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out inspections on tanks and cooling towers across various sites
• Reporting on the condition of the tanks and cooling towers
• Carrying out small maintenance works and repairs
• Basic sampling, temperature monitoring and recording
• Monitoring of the pre-post chlorination of the cooling towers
• Carrying out TMV servicing
• Ensuring that all documentation is completed and compliant.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A strong background of working within the water treatment industry
• Experience of working with cooling towers
• Knowledge of taking water treatment samples and carrying out inspections
• Previous plumbing experience would be ideal
• A DBS check is required for this position
• A relevant qualification is desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to a £25,000 basic salary + overtime
• Company van, phone, and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Hannah Rymill on 02393 911 227 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy who are looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to join their busy established team in the heart of Birmingham, in a newly refurbished office. The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £60,000, a competitive company pension, flexible working, the opportunity to work abroad and a market leading bonus scheme. If you’re an experienced Structural Engineer, that has a proven background working on complex building structures, which could be Nuclear, Train Stations or Hospitals, and you are looking for a change, hit apply with your most up to date CV today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role   Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  

• Perform design duties on national and international design schemes
• Oversee junior members of staff as and when is needed
• Complete site visits as and when is needed
• Keep track of the project and be able to report back to management as to how things are progressing
• Report into management of future business leads

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally between 5-8 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer
• Experience designing complex structures, which could be nuclear, rail infrastructure, buildings  
• Chartered with the ICE or IStructE is desirable
• Design experience with both Reinforced Concrete and Steel

  Personal skills   The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• An established leader, or keen to grow into the role
• A team player but also able to work independently to time constraints
• Adaptable to change
• Keen to learn other sectors as and when needed (possibility of secondment to other discipline sectors)

Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role  

• Up to £60,000 dependant on experience
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Company matched pension
• Performance bonus, based on the business and individual performance
• Ability to work remotely from abroad

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J Solar Field Service Engineer – Renewable Energy Grantham/Sleaford Up to £35,000     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 £35,000, 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

    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 £35,000
• 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 07488889792 to speak to Molly Artingstall who can tell you more.   INDREN