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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading marine, wind and offshore engineering consultancy with a commitment to professional development, innovation and sustainability to recruit a Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer on a 12-month contract working from one of its offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Chester or Nottingham. The Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of up to £60 per hour depending on experience.                   Key skills  

• Engineering degree relevant to Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years engineering experience.
• Willingness to work in various environments (office, client offices, offshore).
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Understanding of legislation, codes, and standards.
• Commitment to health, safety, environment, and quality control.
• Proficiency in executing engineering projects, including design and analysis.
• Adherence to processes and procedures directed by management.
• Effective communication for client meetings and reporting.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior/Principal Instrument Engineer role  

• Outside IR35
• Up to £60 PH depending on experience.
• 12-month contract with potential to extend.

 

Grid & BESS Tendering Manager Home Based £65k - £75k basic + Benefits     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. Due to a structured growth plan, a new vacancy now exists for a Grid & BESS Tendering Manager to ensure adequate considerations are taken regarding grid connection and liaison with key stakeholders in the DNO/TSO environment, as well as in the definition and preparation of quotations and estimations for battery storage projects                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• Interact with ICP subcontractors to obtain relevant quotes based on the grid connection offers for projects under tender
• Interrogate subcontractor offers for missing scope, deviations and cost improvements
• Expand the base of civil and electrical subcontractors for battery storage projects
• Develop a supplier database for key equipment
• Support sales team in preparing tendering information for battery storage projects (civil and electrical package)
• Support sales and engineering teams in preparing documentation packages and approach to subcontracted scope on a project-by-project basis

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

• Experience with ICP contractors and ICP-related works (must)
• Experience with battery storage projects (desirable)
• Experience with solar projects (desirable)
• Leadership and ownership on projects taken under control
• Ability to work autonomously as well as with the team

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

• £65k-£75k basic
• Expenses
• Bonus
• Pension/Health cover
• Mobile/PC/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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Payroll & HR Administrator on a 9-month contract on a hybrid working role in Farnborough.             Key skills  

• Deliver transactional HR services locally, aligned with Group P&C processes
• Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll interface
• Ensure local HR compliance with employment laws and Group governance
• Collaborate closely with global P&C colleagues to implement strategies and initiatives
• Must hold strong experience in HR Operations and Payroll Administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with HRIS knowledge as a plus
• IPASS (Irish Payroll Association Qualification) qualification ideal but not essential
• Irish employment Law also beneficial but not essential

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Payroll & HR Administrator position  

• Farnborough
• £20.00 per hour
• 9 months minimum

Quantity Surveyor        Remote Home based £50k - £60k basic + Benefits Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading energy service provider who specialises in providing a range of EPC services including the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants within the renewable industry. They are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to provide Quantity Surveying services to support both the delivery and Operations and Maintenance of new and existing Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK. Roles & Responsibilities As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Measuring, quantifying, estimating and negotiating new & existing contract opportunities, variations or claims.
• Working in partnership with Procurement Manager to draft scope of works, manage tender processes and lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with Contracts Manager to prepare or defend claims and variations with appropriate substantiation.
• Develop and maintain standards and processes for Quantity Surveying across portfolio of EPC and O&M projects including KPIs to monitor performance.

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

• Degree in relevant engineering, commercial or quantity surveying discipline.
• 3+ years as quantity surveyor or similar role
• Demonstratable skill in estimating material quantities and costs, tracking spend, budgeting and forecasting.
• Previous experience of inputting to contractual claims, variations and administration.

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

• £50k - £60k Basic
• Car allowance
• 10% Bonus
• 6% Pension
• Full Health cover
• Life cover
• 25days Holiday + Bank Holidays

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.  

Job Title: Accounts Payable Administrator Reports to: Senior Finance Officer Job Family: Finance Direct Reports:   None Collaborates with: HOCHTIEF Employees Project subcontractors Project suppliers Stakeholders    

1. Purpose of the Role

1.1       To provide clerical support to the Finance function, input and verification of source documents onto the ledgers in line with company procedures and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practise.  

1. Guiding Principles

INTEGRITY

• Take pride in your work and that of your team members
• Understand and support others in the achievement of their own goals.
• Encourage a fair culture; empowering and supporting your team or team members to initiate improvements to services by sharing information, questioning constructively, providing honest and open feedback.
• Listen carefully to others – showing that you respect and value their input.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Look for ways to maximise the value of working together by building support, providing focus and given direction to deliver joint outcomes.
• Take accountability for your work and own development needs.
• Challenge and confront sub-standard performance and recognise good performance.

INNOVATION

• Design, innovate and influence solutions to best address inefficiencies.
• Promote and drive continuous improvement
• Balance risk when considering innovative thinking and future possibilities.
• Seek to learn from team members for the benefit of your own self-development.

DELIVER

• Take personal responsibility for delivering services.
• Be willing to go the extra mile for your customers.
• Pursue a “can-do” attitude in all the work you can deliver.
• Learn from and share experiences to ensure improved delivery.
• Be visible and accessible to all your team/service members.
• Work together with colleagues and customers and take the time to build effective and rational working relationships.
• Support others in working together; help each other to develop common focus.
• Work well and appreciate people who have different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.
• Customers are both our clients and team members – recognise different perspectives and goals in order to maximise achievement for all parties.

SUSTAINABILITY

• Work safely to maintain the health of both yourself and others.
• Communicate relevant information regularly and effectively.
• Take the time to build effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, colleagues and partners.
• Embrace change to ensure our business is sustainable

 

1. Role Accountabilities
   1. Receive invoices into email, capture on invoice register and distribute to persons to action.
   2. Input supplier invoices onto SAP system.
   3. Monitor integrity of Office Managers GRN inputs, raise and address queries as appropriate.
   4. Pro-actively assist site personnel with SAP input queries.
   5. Input non purchase order nominal invoices ensuring accurate coding.
   6. Deal with first line supplier queries and resolve or escalate as appropriate.
   7. Scan invoices onto SAP system and ensure they are correctly matched to the posting entry.
   8. Perform statement reconciliations to verify supplier balances.
   9. Accurately code and input the Barclaycard Statement.
   10. Input expense claim forms to SAP system ensuring accuracy and coding.
   11. Process SAP payment runs as requested.
   12. Ability to provide cover for colleagues with duties including but not limited to:

3.12.1   Subcontract payments.

1. Additional Duties
   1. Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company.
2. Key Safety Responsibilities
   1. Please see separate individual responsibilities for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) matters attached.
3. Required Project knowledge
   1. None  
4. Authority Limits
   1. As per HOCHTIEF company policy

 

1. Signatures

Finance Manager   Signature:   Date Signed:   Finance Clerk   Signature:   Date Signed:   Date of Next review: 1 year PERSON SPECIFICATION To be used for recruitment purposes and to analyse training for existing employees     Essential Desirable Relevant Experience     Education and Training     Knowledge     Skills and Abilities     Appearance       Personal Circumstances         Training Required from IMS     Essential Desirable Project IMS     Safety     Environment     Quality     Commercial     Finance and Accounting     HR     IT      

Site Quality Engineer - Civil/Mechanical Onsite/Remote (Travel around UK) £40 - £45k plus benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering 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 to recruit a Site Quality Engineer - Civil/Mechanical for their sites nation wide. The strategically important Site Quality Engineer - Civil/Mechanical role comes with a salary of up to £45k, bonus, pension, full health care, mobile, PC, PPE and remote working. If you’re a Site Quality Engineer - Civil/Mechanical with a real passion for quality assurance and 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 and Head of Quality you will:

• Quality management (on-site) of utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Coordinating with project management team, checking installation works against quality and contractual requirements.
• On site HSQE checks, ensuring highest standards are maintained in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Site quality checks - timely completion, inspections, tests etc.
• Quality plan and implementation for all projects.
• Day to day management of subcontractors with regards to quality control.
• Preparation of site quality documentation for project handover and O&M or safety.
• Identify and escalate any NCR’s or risks to budget, programme, or quality to Project Management team .
• Reporting weekly to Project Quality Manager.

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

• Electrical engineering qualification or training.
• Experience with Solar PV and or Battery Storage within the UK.
• SMSTS qualification a plus.
• First Aid trained a plus.
• Good knowledge and experience of quality management.

    Personal skills: The Site Quality Engineer - Civil/Mechanical role would suit someone who is:

• Self-starter with commitment to self-development.
• Passionate about quality control and renewable energy.
• Ability to work away and travel to site nationwide.
• Clean UK Drivers Licence.

    Salary and benefits of the Site Quality Engineer - Civil/Mechanical role:

• Salary from £40 - £45k
• Bonus 7.5% KPI Driven
• Pension
• Full Health Cover
• 4x Life cover
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Mobile, PC, 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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Site Quality Engineer - Electrical Onsite/Remote (Travel around UK) £40 - £45k plus benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering 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 to recruit a Site Quality Engineer - Electrical for their sites nation wide. The strategically important Site Quality Engineer - Electrical role comes with a salary of up to £45k, bonus, pension, full health care, mobile, PC, PPE and remote working. If you’re a Site Quality Engineer - Electrical  with a real passion for quality assurance 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 and Head of Quality you will:

• Quality management (on-site) of utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Coordinating with project management team, checking installation works against quality and contractual requirements.
• On site HSQE checks, ensuring highest standards are maintained in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Site quality checks - timely completion, inspections, tests etc.
• Quality plan and implementation for all projects.
• Day to day management of subcontractors with regards to quality control.
• Preparation of site quality documentation for project handover and O&M or safety.
• Identify and escalate any NCR’s or risks to budget, programme, or quality to Project Management team .
• Reporting weekly to Project Quality Manager.

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

• Electrical engineering qualification or training.
• Experience with Solar PV and or Battery Storage within the UK.
• SMSTS qualification a plus.
• First Aid trained a plus.
• Good knowledge and experience of quality management.

    Personal skills: The Site Quality Engineer - Electrical role would suit someone who is:

• Self-starter with commitment to self-development.
• Passionate about quality control and renewable energy.
• Ability to work away and travel to site nationwide.
• Clean UK Drivers Licence.

    Salary and benefits of the Site Quality Engineer - Electrical role:

• Salary from £40 - £45k
• Bonus 7.5% KPI Driven
• Pension
• Full Health Cover
• 4x Life cover
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Mobile, PC, 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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.   INDREN

Technical Lead Engineer - Valves

• Employees can work remotely
• Full-time
• ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
• Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
• ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description

Key Responsibility: 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

• Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
• Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
• Lead contract technical and project meetings
• Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
• Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
• Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
• Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures

Qualifications

Profile:

• Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
• Good knowledge of Valves 
• Capable of producing technical specifications
• Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
• Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
• Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC.

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

EPC Design Engineer - Solar

Remote – Home based

Starting salary up to £55,000 DOE, bonus and car allowance

 

 

About the role:

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a market leader in the development, construction and O&M of renewable energy projects to recruit a Design Engineer.

 

The Design Engineer role comes with a starting salary up to £55,000, KPI based bonus and fully remote working.

 

If you’re a Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a market leader in pioneering renewable technologies and then upload your CV to apply today.

 

 

               

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

·         Carry out electrical systems design for the electrical installation of Solar and BESS projects.

·         Read and review design specification and complete technical drawings to project timelines.

·         Provide technical and engineering advice in elation to project challenges.

·         Attend project meetings with key stakeholders.

·         Support in the winning of projects including tendering, bids, and sales and purchasing.

·         Prepare substation layouts, wiring schematics, cable containment solutions and more.

 

 

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

·         Minimum HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering.

·         Experience within the renewables industry especially within Solar or BESS.

·         Knowledge of grid connections and applications.

 

 

 

Personal skills:

The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

·         Passionate about renewable energy.

·         Thorough and has great attention to detail.

·         Good at problem solving especially to a time limit.

·         Happy to travel as needed.

 

 

 

Salary and benefits of the role:

·         Starting salary up to £55,000 DOE

·         Car allowance

·         KPI based bonus

·         Full health cover and life assurance

 

 

 

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 02392 222961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.

 

INDREN