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Astute's renewable team is partnering exclusively with the world's largest independent renewable energy company. Due to ongoing expansion, we are seeking a Director of Controls and Hardware Products to join the team. This role entails leading the development and delivery of cutting-edge digital and physical products for the renewables sector. The Director of Controls and Hardware Products position offers an attractive package, featuring an increased car allowance, substantial bonus opportunities, private healthcare coverage, and the opportunity to work for a company that prioritises fostering a genuine work-life balance. If you possess a proven track record in the wind O&M sector, particularly in leading product development teams, and are seeking your next opportunity to spearhead innovation and advancement in this dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Director of Controls and Hardware Products you will:

• Lead a diverse team of technical experts, engineers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving environment.
• Partner closely with R&D to integrate novel technologies into site trials and product offerings.
• Engage with the Product Delivery team to ensure the capacity for delivering products on a large scale.
• Supervise both in-house and external resources to meet contractual obligations.
• Forge connections with suppliers and negotiate contracts that facilitate product development.
• Take ownership of the product roadmap, ensuring its timely delivery and driving towards an industry-leading product portfolio.
• Formulate and oversee the budget for the Controls and Hardware Product division, ensuring adherence to budgetary objectives while achieving set goals.
• Foster cross-functional cooperation with Technology/Engineering, Services, Product, Security, Innovation, Quality, Growth, and Program Management teams to expand the product portfolio.
• Analyse financial performance metrics to inform data-driven decisions regarding product investment strategies.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the controls and hardware products division.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven background leading a product development team in digital and physical systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely deliver innovative products with commercial success.
• Possess strong knowledge of renewable technologies, in particular wind turbines.

    Personal skills The Director of Controls and Hardware Products role would suit someone who.  

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication abilities, adept at navigating complex situations and effectively influencing individuals at all organisational levels.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
• Acts as mentor and coach to develop team and build capabilities for present and future.
• Can create and drive a vision with clear guidance on how to accomplish it.

    Salary and benefits of the Director of Controls and Hardware Products role  

• Market-competitive remuneration
• Senior Bonus scheme
• Enhanced Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• 24 days holiday plus buy/sell holiday options.
• Enhanced family leave

 

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a Leading Sub-Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit 2x Riggers on 8 month contracts for their Waste to Energy facility based in Cheshire The Riggers will come with an hourly rate from £25.00 to £27.00.     Key skills and responsibilities:   

• Main responsibility will be to work within a multi-disciplined team carrying out Rigging duties as specified. 
• They are responsible for aligning and anchoring the machinery, attaching loads, controlling the movement of heavy equipment, and ensuring the rigging is safe for use.
• Working closely with the Health and Safety professionals on site to coordinator planned lifting of heavy equipment.
• Assemble temporary equipment such as scaffolding, Pre-cast fascades and other temporary works alongside the TWC coordinator on site.
• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
• Valid CSCS certificate
• OSHA qualification

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Rigger positions:

 

• £25.00 to £27.00 per hour
• Cheshire
• Start date - August 2024

 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading civil Engineering company in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Site Manager on a 6-month minimum contract for its Cheshire site. The Senior Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £400.00.             Key skills  

• Reporting to management with progress updates 
• Attending coordination meetings 
• Coordination with the client’s management team
• Quality Assurance documentation via Fieldview
• Daily briefings via Fieldview
• Health and safety 
• Operational management 
• Must hold Civils / RC background
• Must hold SMSTS
• Must have Fieldview experience
• EfW experience is beneficial

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Site Manager role  

• Cheshire
• £400.00 Per Day
• 6 Months minimum

Site Supervisor  Rate £300 - £350 per day  Location Scarborough  Contract  12 months (potential extension) My client is looking for an experienced site supervisor to be there eyes and ears on the site.  The ideal candidate  Will have all the relevant tickets  SSSTS or SMSTS  CSCS card experience working as site supervisor in an industrial environment.  they will be responsible for day to day activities.  reporting back any issues to the project manager overseeing installation progress. 

We are working in partnership with a global Energy provider. We are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to work across 2 Solar Farms near Dundee and Birmingham.  The Quality Manager role comes with a rate of £500-£600 per day.     Key skills 

• Own and oversee project quality compliance across assigned UK projects, ensuring contractors, suppliers, and partners meet contractual, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Establish and maintain the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) from late development through execution and close-out to ensure consistent application of requirements.
• Develop and review key quality documents such as Quality Plans, ITPs, method statements, and associated records with site subcontractors.
• Lead audits, inspections, and surveillance activities, verifying alignment with approved standards, specifications, and management systems.
• Manage non-conformances and quality risks, ensuring timely resolution, preventing recurrence, and providing transparent reporting to project leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and stakeholder alignment, integrating inputs from engineering, procurement, HSE, construction, and project management, and embedding lessons learned and best practices.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Manager role   

• Dundee & Birmngham
• £500-£600 per day
• 9-12 months

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Electrical Subcontractor on an Energy from Waste project to recruit a QA/QC Engineer on a 9-month contract for its West Midlands site.    The QA/QC Engineer role comes with a day rate of £400 per day.      Key skills    

• Managing all Quality Assurance activities on site
• Writing up ITP’s (Inspection and Test Plan)
• Ensure all snags are cleared on site and all submissions are compliant.
• Work closely with the Principal Contractors Quality Engineer daily.
• Provide operational support to QC checks of incoming materials and support in the management of quality documents of the subcontractors.
• Support to the site quality office for construction and commissioning phases.
• Must have a strong QA/QC background in an Energy from Waste / Oil & Gas / Industrial environment.  

      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the QA/QC Engineer role    

• West Midlands
• £400 per day
• 9 Month Contract 
• Outside IR35

 

About FLI Structures

FLI Structures is a leader in the design, fabrication, and installation of steel towers, platforms, screw?pile foundations and infrastructure for the telecoms, rail, highways, energy, radar, pipe?bridge and flood?mitigation sectors. We pair cutting?edge engineering with strong QHSE credentials (ISO 45001, RoSPA Gold). Our in?house teams enable fast, high?quality bespoke solutions alongside repeatable standard products

api.occupop.com+2fli.co.uk+2uk.indeed.com+2. Role Overview

We’re looking for a diligent and technically adept Estimator to join our Commercial team. You’ll prepare cost estimates for steel structures, foundations, and associated infrastructure components—from materials and labour to transport, plant, and installation. You’ll work with engineers, project managers, suppliers, and clients to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and commercially sound.

Key Responsibilities

• **Preparation of Estimates**

  • Perform detailed material take?offs from structural drawings and specifications. • Develop comprehensive cost estimates—covering materials, labour, equipment, logistics, subcontractors, and OPE.

• Commercial Analysis & Value Engineering

  • Analyse project scopes to identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality.

• Supplier/Subcontractor Management

  • Source, evaluate and build relationships with suppliers/sub?contractors (e.g. steel fabricators, transporters, piling teams) to secure competitive pricing and lead?times.

• Cross?Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with design, engineering, fabrication, HSEQ and installation teams to ensure alignment on scope, risks, scheduling, and buildability.

• Bid & Tender Support

  • Assist in bid preparation, including commercial documentation, risk registers, and presentation materials. • Participate in pre?bid and post?bid reviews and client pricing negotiations.

• Project Monitoring & Reporting

  • Track and report on cost changes and variations against estimates. • Support continuous improvement of estimating methods and systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Professional Qualification

  • HND (min) in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.

• Relevant Experience

  • Ideally 3–5 years in estimating steel structures, heavy civil or infrastructure projects (e.g. towers, foundations, pipe bridges). • Proven ability to understand structural drawings and produce cost?based take?offs.

• Technical Skills

  • Confident with Microsoft Excel, Word, and ideally estimating software. • Familiarity with structural fabrication and piling processes is a strong plus.

• Core Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external subcontractors. • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and risk awareness. • Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience, including pension, holiday allowance, death?in?service cover, and employee assistance schemes (education/health perks).

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within the Commercial and Project Management streams.

• Supportive Culture: Health & safety oriented, quality-focused, and committed to your growth.

• Hybrid Working: Combination of site/office presence and remote flexibility.

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Contribute to significant UK infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecom projects that underpin national connectivity and sustainability.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to [[email protected]] (or use the contact form on FLI’s careers page). Explain why you’re a great fit for FLI Structures, including any estimating software you’ve used and notable project examples.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be instrumental in shaping bids for high-impact infrastructure that supports telecoms, rail, highways, flood defences, and renewable sectors.

• Join a 70-year?old company known for quality, innovation, and robust in?house engineering and fabrication.

• Work with a diverse and expert team across multi-disciplinary fields, including design, engineering, fabrication, and installation

Our client are the strategic partners for Transmission System Operators, supporting the development and production of transmission grids, and helping to facilitate the bulk movement of electrical energy from the site of generation to electrical substations. Making innovation a cornerstone of our work, and R&D a constant investment, we offer both HVAC and HVDC cable systems for power transmission for both land and submarine connections.

Benefiting from years of experience, our client provide superior turnkey services for new cable projects or the upgrade of existing cable circuits. These projects are delivered by our skilled project and contract managers who manage, install, test and service the entire cable system.

 

Within our UK High Voltage business, we currently have a vacancy for the role of Contract Manager, working as part of our specialist, experienced team.

 

In this role your responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of projects from inception through to completion working in conjunction with the project delivery teams ensuring alignment to business objectives and goals.
• Managing a team of Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors and a Contract Support Administrator and ensuring they fully fulfil their role and responsibilities.
• Development and implementation of procurement and commercial strategies to optimise value for money including negotiation of claims for variations with Clients/Subcontractors where agreement could not be reached at site level.
• Liaise closely with Clients, Subcontractors and all Prysmian internal departments to ensure that all parties are aware of the key contractual requirements for each project including key/completion dates, scope management process, payment schedules etc.
• Providing monthly project progress reports to Senior Management and ensuring timely and accurate cost reporting.
• Provide formal feedback to the Bid and Procurement teams, identifying any cost issues or potential cost saving opportunities for the future.

Key Requirements:

• Strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience delivering a range of projects.
• A good working knowledge of UK construction contracts. Experience of working with the NEC ECC and FIDIC forms of contract with the ability to research, gather and present information both verbally and written
• Experience in estimating, cost and budget management, pre and post contract administration, contract negotiation, claims and commercial programme and risk management
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of all MS office applications
• Short duration travel to other Prysmian plants or customer’s premises or sites in the UK and Europe may occasionally be required.