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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy who are looking to recruit a Structural Engineer to join their busy established team in Birmingham city centre. The strategically important Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000, a competitive company pension, flexible working and a market leading bonus scheme. If you’re a Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is working on some really exciting projects, which are international then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Structural Engineer role   Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  

• Deliver design work for heavy civil structures, this can include; Bridges, Maritime, Tunnels and Nuclear
• Assist senior members of staff with completing projects in a timely manner
• Attend site visits and liaise with clients as and when is needed
• Complete assessment and inspection work of existing structures

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 3-5 years’ experience within Structural Design
• Someone who is actively working towards Chartership (ICE or IStructE)
• Experience with any of the following sectors: Bridges, Rail, Maritime, Tunnelling and or Nuclear

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

• Motivated by progression and personal development
• Keen to work on a wide variety of projects
• Able to work within a team as well as individually

  Salary and benefits of the Structural Engineer role  

• Up to £45,000 dependant on experience
• Competitive company pension
• Generous yearly bonus based from personal and business performance
• Ability to work remotely from abroad

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Astute’s Power Team is exclusively partnered with a well-established Energy company to recruit for a Fleet Electrical Engineer to support with working across the fleet of their Gas Power Stations across the UK.   The Electrical Engineer comes with a competitive basic salary + bonus + private medical + other excellent benefits. This role will be Hybrid where you can work from home and travel to sites when required, mainly during times of outages. If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for a well-established organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Delivery of electrical engineering support and technical documentation in compliance with all applicable legislation, design codes and industry standard
• Prive HV and LV support for the fleet when it comes to planned and unplanned station outages to overcome engineering issues
• Support, perform and advise on HV and LV switching on site
• Participate in and coordinate comprehensive design reviews
• Actively participate in technical due diligence for major maintenance and planned projects
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure repairs, outages or projects are effectively planned within budget and on time
• Maintain and update the fleet’s electrical asset register

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• The ideal candidate will have a HND, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical/Electronic Engineering. This is not a necessity though and industry experience will outweigh a qualification
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

Personal Skills and prior experience The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience with hands-on maintenance experience in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power, Refinery, Paper Mill, COMAH sites, FMCG, etc.
• Experience working with both HV and LV electrical systems
• Good knowledge of relevant electrical legislation and codes
• Experience in managing subcontractors
• Good stakeholder relationship management 
• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity

  Salary and benefits of Electrical Engineer role  

• A competitive basic salary
• Performance related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Other company benefits

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Design Engineer - Solar Remote working £35k basic + Benefits Roles & Responsibilities As the Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• General electrical design activities for the DC and AC installation of solar farms and energy storage projects
• SLD preparation, cable sizing calculations, earthing layouts, cable management solutions, etc.
• Ensure engineering designs are completed to planned timescales
• Reading design specifications and technical drawings
• Evaluating technical specifications in the tender documentation packages and reviewing risks and implications of the requirements

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
• Knowledge of electrical design software (eplan or similar)

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

• £35k Basic
• Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Life Cover, 33 days holiday Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Career Progression

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Project Manager – Renewables Remote £60,000 to £70,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Project Manager. The strategically important Project Manager role comes with a salary of £60,000, pension and remote working. If you’re a Project Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Project Management UK you will:

• Oversee end-to-end EPC Projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and top-quality delivery.
• Conduct site visits for construction feasibility assessments, monitor progress, and assess work against quality and contractual standards to detect deviations from the Scope of Work.
• Supervise Site Acceptance and Commissioning Tests, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Act as the primary representative for the Employer, engaging with various stakeholders such as Clients, ICPs, DNOs, Subcontractors, Landowners, OEMs, and Technical Advisors.
• Manage crucial project resources, including engineering teams, on-site quality managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance, in line with CDM regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of project tender information and develop specifications and scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Generate progress reports and take charge of project budget reporting, ensuring financial accountability.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of essential project documentation.
• Identify and promptly escalate any potential risks to budget, schedule, or quality to the Head of Project Management.

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

• BSc or higher in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Technical understanding of Solar PV
• Demonstrated utility Solar PV experience of 3 to 5 years; additional experience in Battery Storage is advantageous.
• Proven track record of effectively managing multiple projects concurrently, consistently delivering within defined timelines and budgets.
• Proficiency in establishing robust networks with crucial project stakeholders.
• Strong IT aptitude, including proficiency with the MS Office suite; familiarity with MS Project and Jira is beneficial.
• Competence in English, both spoken and written.
• Adaptability and flexibility, as the role involves extensive travel, including overnight stays or longer durations.

    Personal skills: The Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Eager to contribute to an international company environment.
• Self-motivated dedicated to ongoing self-improvement and possessing a deep enthusiasm for renewable energy.
• Adaptable and flexible, the role involves extensive travel, including overnight stays or longer.
• Competent in English, both spoken and written.

    Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role:

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
• Full Health cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension
• Mobile, PC and PPE

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and cover letter to [email protected] or call 02392221600 to speak to Shaniece Gathii who can tell you more.   INDREN

Water Treatment Technician

Guildford

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 Guildford 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 Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber processor to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for its Troon site.  The Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive hourly rate + 30% shift allowance and additional benefits.  If you’re a multiskilled Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a recognised leader in their industry, then submit your CV to apply today.                  Responsibilities and duties  Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will:

• Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance on production plant and equipment.
• Installation of new equipment
• Fault find and resolve problems on equipment.
• Participate in both summer and winter plant overhauls.
• Complete work permits as required. 

Professional qualifications  We are looking for someone with the following:

• Time-served multi skilled maintenance professional
• Experience in similar heavy processing environment. 
• Relevant engineering qualification in either mechanical or electrical. 
• Multiskilled 

   Personal skills The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Excellent with planning and attention to detail
• Able to work individually or part of a team.
• Self-motivated. 

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role 

• Competitive salary
• Shift allowance

Astute’s Renewable Energy Team are proudly  partnered with a company to recruit a couple of Field Service Engineers for them. They’re a global player with a significant presence in the UK, who are also looking for people who would be open to travelling to Ireland. The role will suit someone who is technically strong and who would like to learn more about biogas upgrading (if you don’t already) and are likely from the CHP or gas engine sector. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a fantastic all round package, including a salary of up to £42,000 plus a van, fuel card, overtime, on-call allowance, accommodation and meals for overnight stays and more. You would also receive specific product training on the biomethane upgrading technology. If you’re a Field Service Engineer (or Technician) and looking for a change, please read on and apply below. Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Engineer role Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:  

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of sites, as part of a team, nationwide
• Fault-finding across industrial equipment including valves, pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems and all associated equipment
• Diagnosing electrical faults involving PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, inverters and control systems where possible
• Produce the appropriate maintenance documentation and reporting when required
• Looking for continuous improvement possibilities at all times, proactively looking for improvements
• Assist on installation projects when required
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A strong practical engineering background with proven fault-finding experience
• Experience in a field service role and comfortable with staying away regularly
• A solid understanding of industrial control systems and instrumentation would be hugely beneficial
• A full UK driving licence, huge preference to have no points

Personal skills   The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to travel with a great degree of flexibility and someone who is happy to go across to Ireland too
• Able to work independently and be a strong problem solver
• Someone who is open to overtime as if a problem needs fixing there and then, the job will require finishing prior to leaving
• Strong with HSE awareness

  Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Up to £42,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card (for personal use too)
• On call allowance, overnight allowance, hotels and meals covered
• Overtime paid up to 1.5x hourly rate
• Specialist technical training and ongoing development opportunity

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Astute’s Renewables team is proudly partnered with an international business who provide a variety of services to the global energy storage / battery storage / BESS market. They invest in, manage, develop and originate battery storage projects and we’re looking to add some Field Service Engineers to their team by recruiting the first two people in Sicily, near Catania. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to €50,000, depending on experience, with real potential for personal and professional growth. If you’re a Field Service Engineer / Energy Storage Engineer / BESS Engineer and are looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the O&M Manager you will:  

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on a single BESS site, with more sites likely in the future
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, conduct warranty repairs and commissioning works too
• Perform firmware and software system upgrades
• Provide diagnostic and technical phone support to clients and customers if and when required
• Conduct risk assessments and look to implement any necessary safety measures
• Where applicable, assist the in-house development team with hands on knowledge and advice through the development phases of projects
• Inspect equipment and carry out regular capacity tests
• Log all activity on internal system
• On occasion, but flexible to travel internationally for business need, but this is relatively limited due to them already having an international workforce
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• At least a year in grid scale solar or BESS operations and maintenance
• PAV/PES CEI 78-17 electrical qualification
• MV or HV experience would be preferred
• Experience in servicing or maintaining inverters and transformers is preferred
• Italian driving licence
• A health and safety qualification would be preferred but not essential
• Be able to speak both English and Italian Personal skills  

The Field Service Engineer / Battery Storage Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Committed, diligent and who wants to progress
• Happy to work alone or in a pair
• Looking to affect change in the Renewable Energy industry

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer / Battery Storage Engineer role  

• €45,000 to €50,000 salary depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Tools
• Phone and laptop
• Full company benefits package
• Training and development

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a global EPC contractor, to recruit a Design Development and Project Manager for an industrial waste water treatment project in North London. 

The Design Development and Project Manager role offers a flexible salary of c.£65,000 + benefits. 

If you’re an Project/Design Manager professional looking to work on a major infrastructure project with a company that prioritises safety, sustainability, and professional development, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will:

• Oversee technical project management activities across key work packages.
• Review and approve designs, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Work closely with technical advisors to guarantee engineering excellence.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and contractor performance.
• Ensure adherence to site regulations and client regulations.
• Support construction and design quality assurance processes.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• 5-8 years of experience in project management within large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple workstreams and manage stakeholders.
• Experience with design approvals and construction quality assurance.

Personal skills The Project Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has a dynamic and adaptable approach to project delivery.
• Is confident in managing technical discussions and approving designs.
• Works effectively under pressure and can balance multiple priorities.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates well with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

• Flexible salary of c.£65,000 + benefits