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• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Enhance parental leave
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Performance-related pay scheme – 15% max on salary
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Support with your career development through our Success Management Process.

 

  Astute’s Team is exclusively partnered with a business in the anaerobic digestion sector who are looking for a contractor to assist on an upgrade project on a biogas site. The contract Construction Manager / Site Manager will oversee the implementation of a new CO2 project and upgrade. Please reach out if you’re experienced in completing similar projects in the anaerobic digestion sector and have been a Construction Manager of an anaerobic digestion CAPEX, OPEX or new build project before.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Construction Manager role Reporting to key stakeholders you will:  

• Ensure the timely and proper completion of a CO2 upgrade on an AD plant
• Manage external contractors to complete their works as per plan, contractual obligation and to quality standards
• Oversee HSE of external contractors, reporting on any issues
• Control key elements of the project
• Provide oversight and strategic direction of the implementation of the new technology on site

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience managing anaerobic digestion capital projects (or in a very similar environment if not AD)
• Demonstrable experience in successful construction / project completion

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

• Organised, meticulous and methodical
• Someone who is detail-oriented

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Construction Manager role  

• Day rate to Ltd company contractor TBC with Astute, please discuss with us
• Start date early May 2025
• End date mid-late September 2025
• Must be on site in Norfolk

 

Role: Quality Engineer

Location:

Fareham, Hampshire

Package Details:

£32500 - £35000k + benefits

 

Introduction

My client is a privately owned global leading supplier of fibre optic measurement systems. We supply strain measurement systems to many leading Wind Turbine manufacturers, as well as customising core technology for applications in Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Marine and other markets.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the

Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for writing technical quality documentation e.g. PPAP, PFMA in accordance with the Quality Management System
• Performing internal process audits, compliance audits & external customer audits
• Collating and presenting KPI quality data identifying quality trends, risks & non conformances
• Acting as the first line of defence in relation to contain problems, using a structured approach to identify root cause, recommend countermeasure and corrective actions.
• Maintain & monitor internal & external quality (customer returns) using a CAPA & 8D processes
• Identify, quantify & propose product & process improvements

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• ISO9001 / ISO45001 experience
• Formal Engineering or Quality qualification, minimum HND (required)
• Fully computer literate and enjoy communicating, report writing and summarising data to present to the team using Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to take the initiative and make sound judgements related to quality
• Must have a desire to learn and understand our company products to a level of technical detail and appreciate the customer applications and how they influence integration and deployment of our products
• Minimum 3 years demonstrable experience applying tools in a manufacturing environment

Desirable:

• Basic Electronic knowledge
• Audit experience
• Green belt or higher lean qualification

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £32500 - £35000 Basic

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days)

• Private healthcare cover (Bupa)

• Enhanced workplace pension

• Life Assurance – 4x salary

• Christmas week shutdown

• Corporate Events

• Employee Assistance Program (Bupa)

• Employee Discount Platform (Perkbox)

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more. INDREN

Demolition Commercial Manager

Berkshire

Salary up to £65,000 + £4,800 car allowance

 

Introduction

Astute are partnered with a long established, independent, family-owned business who offer services from Demolition to Plant Hire and Agricultural Contracting. Our client is looking for a Commercial Manager with experience in Demolition projects, or interest in progressing their career into Demolition.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive business with some exciting projects in the pipeline and continuous investments made.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Demolition Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Manage and complete PQQ‘s for tenders. Visit site to establish site constraints etc, that may affect pricing strategy.
• Responsible for procuring competitive quotations, analysing results, and producing finalisation documents. Explore and present innovative techniques to reduce cost.
• Consolidate individual contract reports into monthly management accounts, working with finance department
• Forecast and manage cash flow through submission and agreement of applications and final accounts. Consider/negotiate material/subcontractor costs, and cost allowances.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or the equivalent is preferable
• Knowledge of relevant demolition (or construction, with a view to developing demolition) health and safety policies and procedures
• Estimator/QS experience
• Must possess excellent organisational skills, meeting deadlines, plan and prioritise workloads
• Prepare commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliations and cash flows
• Experience with pricing and winning work as an Estimator/Bid Manager is desirable

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Very competitive salary & package on offer
• Car allowance
• 20 days holiday plus BH, increasing over two years of service
• Opportunity to work within a family-owned environment

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

As part of Astute’s People Plus retained search, Astute’s Nuclear Team is exclusively partnering with Rodgers Leask, a leading engineering consultancy, to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for its Bristol or Derby site.

The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of £50,000–£55,000+ (flexible for chartered or exceptional candidates), alongside strong development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression.

If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative and technically driven environment, then submit your CV to apply today.

  Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead structural design activities and take ownership of engineering packages from concept through to delivery
• Perform and check detailed hand calculations
• Produce and review engineering drawings
• Lead and mentor a small team (typically a technician and/or junior engineer)
• Liaise directly with clients and key stakeholders
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and security requirements
• Work independently on assigned project deliverables

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A strong  experience in structural engineering design
• A high level of design experience with reinforced concrete and steel
• Experience with timber and masonry (desirable)
• Proficiency in hand calculations and engineering drawing production/review
• Experience with in-situ and precast concrete (highly desirable for Bristol-based candidates)
• Proven track record working independently in design-led roles
• Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is advantageous

Personal skills

The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
• A confident leader with mentoring capability
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Effective in client-facing and stakeholder communication
• Adaptable within highly regulated and security-sensitive environments

Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000+ (flexible for high-calibre candidates)
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact infrastructure and defence projects
• Clear pathway for career progression and chartership support
• Collaborative and technically driven working environment
• Hybrid working potential after initial probation (case-by-case basis)

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance (mandatory)
• SC clearance is advantageous but not required
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste operator to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its Gloucester site.

The Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £44,041 - £66,000 per annum and comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave. 

If you’re a Shift Team Leader and have the relevant experience then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the shift operations team to ensure safe and efficient plant performance

• Take delegated responsibility for site operations outside of standard office hours

• Act as Senior Authorised Person, issuing and cancelling safety documentation in line with site safety rules

• Respond to and manage operational incidents and emergencies in accordance with the site emergency plan

• Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits, planning conditions and statutory requirements

• Monitor plant performance and take proactive steps to optimise availability, reliability and efficiency

• Oversee waste acceptance to ensure only compliant materials are processed

• Maintain accurate shift logs, operational reports and incident documentation

• Deliver structured and effective shift handovers

• Support the development, coaching and performance management of shift personnel

• Promote a strong safety culture and high standards of housekeeping across the site

• Provide shift cover where required to maintain operational continuity

 

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

• Extensive operational experience within a power generation environment such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, biomass, coal or oil-fired plant, or relevant experience as a Royal Navy Marine Engineer

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance and safe systems of work

• Experience operating under formal safety rules and permit to work systems

• Proven ability to make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject such as operations or engineering. 

 

Personal skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• A confident leader with the ability to motivate and guide a team

• Calm and decisive when managing challenging or high-pressure situations

• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively

• Analytical with strong problem-solving capability

• An effective communicator who can engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• £44,041 - £66,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing training and career development

Assistant Document Controller £18-£20 per hour 3-6 month contract (Part Time) Berkshire Astute Technical are working with one of the UK’s leading engineering and construction businesses. Due to the growing project demands, they are looking for an Assistant Document Controller to support the wider administration team. Roles and Responsibilities As the Assistant Document Controller, you will be responsible for:

• The preparation and creation of project files both online and hard copy.
• Review and managing of technical drawings and project briefs.
• Copying, filing and transmitting site documentation.
• General support with administration tasks.

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

• At least 2 years’ experience working within a similar role
• Good communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

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

• £18 - £20 per hour
• 3-6 month contract

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 206 and ask to speak to Daniel Don who can tell you more.