Gemma Harfield

Job Posting National Major Projects Sales Manager – Land-based Location: National (UK-wide) Effective: ASAP About Us Roxtec, founded in Sweden in 1990, is the world leader in cable and pipe seals. Our pioneering modular-based seals with Multidiameter™ have driven rapid and sustainable growth, built on committed people, strong values, and a clear customer focus. National Major Projects Sales Manager We are seeking a technical sales professional to lead Roxtec’s engagement with major land-based projects across the UK. This national role is responsible for identifying, targeting, and maximising the potential of 5–10 major projects annually, ensuring Roxtec solutions are specified and adopted in high-value, strategic applications. Job Description

• Major Project Focus: Identify, prioritise, and develop relationships with key stakeholders on major UK projects (across rail, advanced facilities, pharma, telecoms, power generation, onshore chemical and oil & gas, and construction).
• Strategic Engagement: Work closely with owners, operators, engineering design firms, and contractors to ensure Roxtec solutions are specified and adopted in major projects.
• Project Pipeline: Build and manage a pipeline of 5–10 high-impact projects per year, from initial engagement through to specification, approval, and delivery.
• Business Development: Develop new business opportunities nationally, leveraging industry news, project databases, and relationships to identify and engage with major projects.
• Client Management: Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients, focusing on long-term partnerships and repeat business on major projects.
• Technical Promotion: Present Roxtec solutions to specifying engineers (electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, structural) via technical presentations, site visits, installation training, and other appropriate means.
• Sales Planning: Create and execute targeted sales plans for major projects, aligning resources to maximise project success and sales growth.
• Market Intelligence: Provide routine, accurate, and meaningful market information, forecasting, and product planning to management, with a focus on major project trends.
• Pre-sales Support: Deliver technical advice and solution guidance, including design input for bespoke products as required.
• CRM & Reporting: Plan and manage all customer contacts and meetings within Roxtec CRM system, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Core Values: Effectively promote and apply Roxtec Core Values, both internally and within the industry.
• Networking: Attend industry events and forums to network and identify new major project opportunities.

Preferred Job Requirements

• University degree and/or equivalent experience. Consideration given to candidates with significant industry experience in similar roles.
• Proven sales experience, ideally presenting complex technical solutions to decision makers and specifying engineers on major projects.
• Existing relationships within owner/operators, engineering, contracting, and design firms involved in major UK projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial business practices and effective sales techniques, with a consultancy approach.
• Experience in business development, structured planning, and new prospect engagement at a national level.
• Ability to use industry news, project databases, and relationships to develop technical sales opportunities.
• Excellent networking and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).
• Proven ability to manage long-term, complex sales projects to success.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.

Beneficial Skills / Knowledge

• Experience providing technical support and surveying applications.
• Successful track record of selling premium solutions against low-cost competitors.
• Knowledge and experience within power, process, industry, and infrastructure markets preferred.

Senior Building Services Engineer (HVAC)

3-6 month contract

Description of the assignment

Purpose of the job

The Senior Building Services Engineer defines and distributes the scope of work to ensure that the project is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality.  The Senior Building Services Engineer is responsible for the delivery of design and engineering to meet the requirements technical specification.  

Key Accountabilities

·            Development of designs and documentation to satisfy the technical specification,

·            Production of design deliverables throughout the design process,

·            Checking/approval of discipline specific design deliverables,

·            Contribution to design reviews and safety reviews,

·            Ensuring quality and timely delivery of design documentation throughout all phases of the design process,

·            Compliance with safety legislation, industry codes and standards and statutory regulations,

·            Develop cost effective technical solutions,

·            Staff development,

·            Managing safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture,

·            Management of contractors,

·            Provide technical consultancy,

·            Provide support during Site surveys, installation and commissioning.

 

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

·            Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience,

·            Working towards, or already have, Chartership in a discipline specific engineering institution.

Duties and Requirements

Essential

·           Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline,

·            Previous experience in the design of Building Services (inc: Ventilation & Piped Services),

·            Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions,

·            Good understanding of safety legislation and statutory regulations,

·            Strong organisational and interpersonal skills,

·            Good level of commercial awareness,

·            Experience of leading design teams,

·            Experience of managing sub-contracts,

·            Experience of bid preparation.

·            Experience working on design substantiation or period reviews of safety

·            Experience writing Design Assessment Reports (DARs)

Desirable

·            Full membership of a discipline specific engineering institution and CEng status,

·            Knowledge of Design software capability and outputs,

·            Experience of Containment and process ventilation systems,

·            Experience of Design and Engineering substantiation,

·            Construction Site experience,

·            Experience of working in the Nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.

Why us?

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.

 

Astute are partnered with a long established, reputable company for service, maintenance and repair for waste handling and recycling equipment. Our client is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their team to cover servicing their customers within the North of England and Scotland.  The Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum plus company van, overtime opportunities and performance bonuses. If you’re a Service Engineer with mechanical and fabrication experience, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:  

• Driving around 100 miles per day.
• Servicing waste handling equipment, quotation work and attending breakdowns.
• Delivering a first-time fix when attending breakdowns.
• Occasional requirements to work away and out of hours.
• Strong teamwork skills on site/ remotely via phone calls or video calls.
• Working with compactors, balers, and other waste handling equipment.
• Once trained, working with 3-phase electrics and display excellent safety understanding.

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

• Mechanically strong.
• 3-phase electrics experience (used to working on equipment).
• Background in maintenance.
• Road experience required.
• Open to a variety of skill sets – multi-skilled, competent engineers preferred.
• Ability to follow electrical drawings and provide phone support to other engineers.
• Knowledge of compactors and balers ideal but not essential.
• Ability to do basic stick welding would beneficial.

    Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• A UK driving licence
• Good customer service skills

    Salary and benefits of the Multi-Skilled Service Engineer role

• Salary of up to £40,000 + overtime, performance bonus and zero sickness bonus.
• Performance based pay structure – chance to grow and learn
• Mobile and van supplied.
• 20 days annual leave and Bank Holiday (Increases after 5 years’ service).
• Cash incentives for performance/ attendance and stand-by.
• Full training provided.

INDNUC

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Senior EC&I Engineer to join their design team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in the EC&I discipline at a senior level and hold active security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£60 per hour and will start with a 3-month contract. Suitable candidates are able to work from home with the occasional visit to their Aldermaston site. If you’re a Senior EC&I Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Senior EC&I Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:

• Hands-on delivery of design and engineering solutions.
• Lead on design, specification, procurement, installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, and operator training.
• Check and approve engineering documents and drawings.
• Liaise with clients and multi-discipline managers to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical consultancy and guidance across the UK EC&I design team.
• Manage project quality, progress, cost control, and supporting documentation.
• Drive and maintain compliance with safety culture and regulations (e.g. CDM, CE marking).
• Actively participate in design and safety reviews (HAZOP, risk assessments).

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

• Degree-qualified in a relevant technical/engineering discipline (or demonstrable experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the nuclear industry.
• Proven competence in design/delivery within a project-based environment.
• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Understanding of design requirements supporting nuclear safety cases.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing sub-contractors.

Significant expertise in at least two of the following:

• Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling)
• Process Instrumentation
• Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511)
• Machinery Safety (BS EN 60204, BS EN 13849
• LV Distribution Systems (Trimble Pro-design)

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (or nearing chartership), with membership to a relevant institution (e.g. IET).
• Knowledge of EC&I integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA).
• Experience in Design Substantiation to support safety cases.
• Additional Defence sector experience.
• Involvement in bid preparation.

    Personal skills The Senior EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Strong organisational and collaboration skills.
• Quality and service-driven approach with high commercial awareness.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Active SC clearance.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior EC&I Engineer role

• 3-month contract
• £50 - £60 an hour

INDNUC

Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their Nuclear division, based in Stone with flexible working available. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex, high-value projects within the Nuclear sector, involving full turnkey solutions across PLC/SCADA and safety-critical systems. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while leading and developing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Nuclear Project Manager role As the Senior Project Manager, you will be:  

• Managing a portfolio of projects with cumulative values of several million pounds, from inception through to delivery
• Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed timescales, specifications, budgets and customer satisfaction levels
• Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams including:
  • Project Managers
  • Hardware and Software Engineers
  • Installation Engineers (team sizes up to ~30)
• Taking full financial responsibility for project delivery, including budget control, margin performance and subcontractor management
• Liaising closely with internal production and engineering teams based in Stone
• Managing subcontractors for specialist works and services
• Ensuring all Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) requirements are met across projects
• Holding regular progress and review meetings with clients
• Supporting the development of long-term client relationships and future business opportunities
• Overseeing the full project lifecycle including requirements definition, design and substantiation, implementation and testing, installation and commissioning and ongoing support

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 5–10+ years’ experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) project management within the nuclear industry or a similarly regulated environment
• Strong understanding of PLC/SCADA systems and electrical hardware
• Experience working with NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Experience managing subcontractors and complex supply chains
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional stays away

Desirable:

• Project management qualification (e.g. APM, PMI or similar)
• Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely)
• Experience using CEMAR
• Degree qualified, ideally in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Personal Skills The Senior Nuclear Project Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• A strong leader with proven team management experience
• Commercially astute with a strategic mindset
• An excellent communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple complex projects
• Able to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
• Proactive in identifying risks and driving solutions
• Flexible and adaptable in a highly regulated environment

Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Manager role

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees

#LI-GH1 INDNUC  

Astute’s Engineering team is proudly partnered with a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy who deliver services to a diverse client base across the residential, commercial, industrial, and nuclear sectors. They are looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to support a range of high-profile infrastructure and energy projects, including ongoing work in the UK’s nuclear sector. The Senior Structural Engineer will act as a key leader within the team, providing technical expertise, leadership, and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. This role requires delivering high-quality structural designs while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. If you’re a Structural Engineer looking for work then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role Reporting to the Associate Structural Engineer you will:  

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept to completion, delivering efficient, code-compliant designs in various materials.
• Conduct site inspections and resolve structural issues, representing the company in client and design meetings
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources, providing regular updates and ensuring project milestones are met.
• Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative, learning-focused environment with a strong CPD culture.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support growth through tenders and identifying new opportunities.
• Champion safety and ensure quality standards across all deliverables, staying current with industry best practices.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and/or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) (preferred).
• Proficient in 3D structural analysis and design software, ideally including:

MasterSeries, SCIA, Tekla Structural Designer AutoCAD and Revit

• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques and software (preferred).
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools to streamline design and documentation workflows.
• Proven experience delivering structural engineering projects, particularly within the defence and nuclear sectors.

Personal skills   The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to clients and team members.
• A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused mindset.
• Commitment to professional growth and staying abreast of emerging industry trends and technologies.

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role  

• A salary of up to £60,000 DOE
• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects across key sectors.
• Access to leading software tools and ongoing professional development opportunities.

INDNUC

Astute’s Environmental team is working with a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy delivering high-quality environmental services across the UK to recruit a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant, based in Leeds, London, or Manchester with flexible hybrid working available.

This Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role offers a salary of £30,000–£35,000, along with flexible working, structured development support, and the opportunity to work on nationally significant planning and infrastructure projects.

If you’re a flood risk or drainage professional looking to grow your technical and commercial experience in a supportive and ambitious team, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role

Reporting to the Water Services Lead, you will:

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and other planning support documents

• Contribute to SuDS design and prepare technical drawings and drainage plans

• Assist with due diligence reviews for investors and developers, offering practical risk mitigation advice

• Analyse and present spatial data using GIS tools (e.g., QGIS)

• Collaborate with planning and environmental teams across the business

• Contribute to projects in related areas such as nutrient neutrality and climate risk assessments

• Work towards professional accreditation and broaden your technical capabilities

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a similar field (or equivalent experience)

• Around 2–4 years of experience in flood risk or drainage consultancy

• Familiarity with UK planning policy, SuDS principles, and relevant environmental legislation

• Experience using QGIS or similar GIS software

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

• Eagerness to develop professionally and contribute to a team environment

Personal skills

The Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about delivering sustainable water management solutions

• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable with client interaction

• Interested in a varied role with technical and commercial growth opportunities

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

• Keen to work on meaningful projects that support planning and sustainability goals

Salary and benefits of the Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role

• £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional leave)

• Company-matched pension scheme

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Chartership and CPD support

• Employee wellbeing programme

• Discounts across fitness, travel, retail and entertainment

• Opportunities to volunteer and engage with community initiatives

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist provider of electronic engineering solutions for the nuclear industry, to recruit an Electronic Engineer based near Lancaster. The Electronic Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, in-house training, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects both in the workshop and on-site with major nuclear organisations. If you’re an Electronic Engineer looking to develop your skills in a friendly, growing company that values people, partnerships, and long-term career growth, submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Electronic Engineer role Reporting to the Group Operations Manager you will:  

• Repairing and refurbishing the ageing equipment found in power stations
• Fault finding down to component level
• To build and repair electronic circuit boards
• Some opportunities to design and build test equipment and systems

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Good practical experience and knowledge of electronics repair and design processes
• Ability to aid in cost estimation from a technical level
• Practical ability to repair down to discrete component level
• Working towards or having an electronics qualification, or previous experience of working within the electronics industry
• Ability to read technical documentation with a keen eye for detail
• Knowledge and experience of reverse engineering electronic circuits
• Innovative and creative but with the ability to follow defined processes
• Good analytical, strategic thinking, numeracy, and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and basic office equipment
• Strong written, oral, listening, and diagrammatic communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear concepts

Personal skills   The Electronic Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and use own initiative
• Ability to mentor other less experienced staff members

  Salary and benefits of the Electronic Engineer role  

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 3pm finish on Friday
• Parking on-site
• Flexibility – please ask about alternative patterns during interview