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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of complex Engineering Solutions and services to the nuclear energy, industrial and petrochemical sector, to recruit a Planning Lead for its Warrington office. The Project Controls Lead position will play a vital role within the project planning team and will manage/oversee the delivery of pre-construction P6 Programme, including constructability. It comes with a salary starting at £50,000 - £75,000 depending on experience. If you’re an experience Primavera 6 software planner who can develop plans from engineering information into a task specific schedule and are looking to work for an organisation that continues to be a pioneer in the nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Planning Lead you will:  

• Develop standardized P6 planning work packages using AIMS SOPs, Client Procedures, and referent knowledge to ensure consistency.
• Create project-specific schedules, integrating activities across multifunctional teams, and iterating them through project stages up to Level 4 for execution.
• Manage cost and resource-loaded P6 programs, monitoring progress and ensuring alignment with Client requirements for pre-construction and project execution.
• Optimize project schedules by coordinating with suppliers, client functions, and stakeholders, providing regular updates to project management.
• Proactively forecast and analyse project activities using EVA techniques, managing variations and maintaining accurate cost, resource, and schedule profiles.
• Foster a collaborative, "best for project" mindset, ensuring open communication, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to AIMS standards and practices.

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

• Time Served Apprentice / NVQ level 2 / C&G - and / or suitable experience in construction engineering
• HNC/HND (or equal) in an engineering or Project Management discipline.
• Proficient in the use of P6 and cost/resource loading scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge and application of construction methodologies across MEH scopes.
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• CCNSG Safety Passport Training / IOSH Managing Safety Certificate (shortform)

    Personal skills: The Planning Lead role would suit someone who has:  

• Ability to achieve SC status readily.
• Minimum of 5 years senior planning lead experience, with direct reports and supplier oversight.
• Commercial awareness, e.g. experience in Variation and Claims management with strong presentation and communication skills.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role:  

• Salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to progress within an international company
• Company benefits

INDNUC

 

Role: Electrical Commission Engineer

Location: Plymouth

Package Details: 3-month contract, £400 - £450 Outside IR35

 

Introduction…

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work on the final stages of a project in Plymouth.

 

As Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will bring demonstrable commissioning experience and practical skills to the commissioning team. Working closely with the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing and documenting of commissioning and handover activities on the project and programme of works in a safe manner, fully in accordance with company processes, systems, procedures and specifications.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience of commissioning in a contracting environment
• Complex commissioning projects
• Experience with process control systems and strategies
• Electrical and instrumentation systems
• Working within a certified quality management system
• HNC/HND/OND Qualified in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Oil & Gas

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• 3-month contract
• Day rate of £400- £450
• Outside IR35

 

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 9222 1600 and ask to speak to James Sneller who can tell you more.

 

BESS Control Engineer Remote working from home £70k / £80k 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, they are looking for a BESS Control Engineer to be responsible for BESS and Solar PV Controller through design to delivery and commissioning.                     Roles & Responsibilities As BESS Control Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Take the lead on preparing BESS (EMS, BCS, SCADA, Visualisation) and PV plant controllers.
• Work and manage with third party plant controller providers to make sure that the delivered product meets the needs of the specific site requirements and allows for a flawless commissioning phase of all components. 
• Review design elements, flow charts and functional specifications, prepare scope of works and make sure requirements are met.
• Make sure that all critical and relevant parameters especially from the battery system are monitored properly and depicted in the operator´s interface.
• Set up communication system architecture, choose of switches and setting up IP-structure (e.g. VLANs).
• A good understanding for state-of-the-art IT/OT security procedures and equipment.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •             Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent qualification with demonstratable Battery Storage experience. •             Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK is preferable. •             Familiarity with PLC systems, programming language and communication protocols. •             Experience and understanding of BESS control systems is desirable.       Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £70k / £80k basic
• Bonus
• Pension/Life Insurance/Healthcare

    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  

MBT Supervisor

Waste & Recycling

Glasgow

Up to £39,620 + Package

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of recycling, renewable energy and waste management solutions, offering a full range of services through a vast and growing network of plants and facilities across the country. As such, they are looking for a strong and experienced MBT Supervisor to join their Mechanical Biological Treatment centre and MRF in Glasgow. This role will see you overseeing a team of experienced operators across the waste processing facility.

 

 

Role & Responsibilities

Working as the MBT Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of a busy waste processing facility. This will include:

• Day to day management of the MRF and the MBT process, managing a team of operators, chargehands and cleaners across the site. This will cover a wet prep area, AD facility and recycling plant.
• Leading the team across the site to ensure operations run in line with production targets and company set KPI’s, maximising the efficiency of the plant.
• Managing all health, safety and compliance across the operations, ensuring best practice is maintained at all times.
• Working in both a supervisory and a hands-on role when needed.
• Other duties as required.

This role is working on a shift basis covering earlies, lates and night shifts across a 24/7 operation. This may include weekend work. Please only apply if this is suitable for you.

 

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates should have previous experience working in a Supervisor/ Management role supervising a team in a busy production / process environment.

 

Previous knowledge and experience covering Waste processing or production/industrial process heavy sectors related to the Waste Management industry such as FMCG, manufacturing, aggregates, water treatment or renewable energy.

 

Candidates should have excellent knowledge of current Health and Safety procedures as well as demonstrable background implementing these across a complex team and should be able to communicate across all levels successfully. An IOSH certificate would be beneficial.

 

 

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary up to £34,620 + Shift Allowance £5000
• Competitive Package

 

 

To Apply

 

To apply for the position please send your CV to Gemma Nixon on [email protected] or call directly on 02392 222 964 for further information on the role.

Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear        

Tadley - Berkshire 12 month contract £45-55.00 per hour (Limited Company) outside IR35

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to undertake all pre and post contract quantity surveying services for multiple nuclear projects in Berkshire.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Liaise with the client regarding any commercial discussions.
• Provide commercial advice to the Project Managers.
• Advising on a procurement strategy.
• Preparation and negotiation of all sub-contract contract documentation.
• Analyse sub-contract tender cost and contract submissions.
• Managing an early warning process with the client and the sub-contractors.
• Managing sub-contract monthly payment.
• Working under NEC4 ECC, TSC and PSC contracts using options A, C &E.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience managing the commercial aspects of nuclear projects from pre to post contract.
• SC clearance needed.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £45 per hour

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected]   or ring 02392 288 289 and ask to speak to Adam Nash who can tell you more.

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a HSE Advisor on a 4 month contract basis for its OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire

 

The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £350.00 to £400.00 per day. 

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

• The ability to establish a rapport with all levels of management and safety representatives if and when required.
• Able to carry out effective investigations, audits, inspections and compile reports and recommendations as appropriate.
• Working closely with the HSE Manager onsite to monitor any findings across the project
• Work through HSE documentation for Sub-contractors across the project.
• PC literate with a good level of spreadsheet knowledge.
• Strong ability to influence others.
• Ability to understand the key issues in complex situations.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritize workload and meet targets.
• NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety Qualification
• Essential for this role if for someone to have vast experience with electrical packages for power stations i.e., overseen electrical scope of works.
• CDM knowledge is an essential requirement for this role. A clear understanding of CDM to be able practically use this knowledge if and when required.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor role:

 

• Stewartby, Bedfordshire
• £350.00 to £400.00 per day
• Start date - April

INDPOW

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit an Electrical Supervisor to oversee the installation and finishing phases of wind farm sites across the UK.    The Electrical Supervisor role comes with a salary of £45,000 plus bonus scheme and a flexible pension scheme.    If you’re a qualified Electrical worker with experience in the wind industry and are looking to work for an organisation that offers great career progressions and benefits, then upload your CV to apply today.    Responsibilities and duties  As the Electrical Supervisor you will: 

•  Inspect and supervise the electrical installation inside and adjacent to the wind turbine generators. 
• Ensure all activities related to the SCADA installation and connection is completed and prepared for commissioning. 
• Follow all industry safety regulations for the site and ensure all works are compliant with HSE. 
• Perform the Quality Gate 23 Process and ensure sign off is complete by the Site Manager. 
• Support when needed during the commissioning and testing phases. 
• Complete any other relevant supportive duties for projects including but not exclusive to Quality Gate 4 and retro performance monitoring. 

Professional qualifications  We are looking for someone with the following:

• Certificate as a qualified electrician or qualified electrical worker.
• Valid First Aid would be an advantage. 
• HV and MV switching operation authorisation. 
• Working and Rescue from Height – from a renewables UK approved provider. 

Personal skills  The Electrical Supervisor would suit someone who is: 

•  Able to work in or lead a team.
• Systematic problem solver. 
• Able to travel on a regular basis both UK and international when needed. 
• Able to demonstrate a practical and technical approach to operations. 

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Supervisor role 

• Salary up to £45,000 
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. 
• 4-week work rotation (3 weeks on, 1 week off) 
• Flexible pension scheme 
• Site vehicle access  

   

  About the role: Astute’s Power team are partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Compliance Engineer on a 12–18-month contract for one of their EFW sites. The Compliance Engineer role comes with competitive rate and will be based on their site in North East of London.                    Key skills:

• Oversee preparation of discharge and compliance with DCO (Development Consent Order)
• Support management of BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
• Assisting the CDM Manager with Engineering and Construction Compliance
• Co ordinate with Building Control authorities
• Maintain Carbon Model for the project.
• Hold experience in compliance management within the energy or construction sector.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:

• London
• Competitive Rate
• 12 Months minimum
• Outside IR35

     

Operations & Maintenance Technician - Solar PV South Scotland £34,000 to £40,000 DOE + excellent benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a an internationally recognised business in the energy sector who operate and maintain solar assets, as well as wind farms to recruit a Operations and Maintenance Technician to cover its south Scotland sites. The strategically important Operations and Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 plus Van and Fuel Card and Private Healthcare. If you’re a Operations and Maintenance Technician 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 Area Supervisor you will:

• Taking primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, optimisation of the site and for maintaining equipment ‘up time’
• If a more Senior Technician, providing technical guidance and day to day training of the more junior Technicians
• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance works across their solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning and HV maintenance if qualified
• Effectively help to resolve work tickers and report issues back to your Manager
• Liaising with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, the grounds team and external subcontractors when required
• Taking part in the company’s on-call rota for non-working hours (including Bank Holidays and weekends
• Other duties as required

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

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations
• Procedure driven with a strong understanding of ISO9001 & ISO140001
• 5 Years+ experience in delivering large scale commercial solar projects (up to 4MW).
• Knowledge of the G99 process and liaising with DNO’s
• A strong awareness around PV products and suppliers
• Experience in managing teams of people.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

    Personal skills: The Operations and Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:

• 18th edition wiring regulations is desired (17th is essential)
• Experience in solar is preferred, but if not, a willingness to learn backed up by all of the necessary electrical qualifications
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)
• HV AP15 or OP40 desirable but not essential
• IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable but not essential
• A full UK driving licence is essential

    Salary and benefits of the Operations and Maintenance Technician role:

• £3 4 ,000 to £40,000
• Private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a benefits portal
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Other benefits to be discussed
• Van and fuel card

    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